Screen and Cultural Studies embraces a range of theories, methodologies and areas formerly taught by Cinema Studies and Cultural Studies. The combined program covers the fields of film and popular media; screen histories; Australian, Hollywood, Art House and Asian cinemas; everyday life; television and entertainment; ethnographic and documentary cinema; computer games; the internet and representation of global cultures. Theories include film and screen aesthetics; identity and gender; sexuality and spectatorship; narrative structures and class ideologies. Students encounter a variety of screen media, net-based and popular cultures in order to consider their histories, significance and theories that help make sense of how they relate to power, commerce and lived culture today. Through innovative teaching, students in Screen and Cultural Studies encounter new ways of interpreting and analysing contemporary screen media and culture. Academic staff in the discipline is specialists in screen cultures and media histories; entertainment cultures; gender and sexuality; post colonialism; European and Asian cinemas; cultural policy; and media archaeology. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES Students who complete a specialization in Screen and Cultural Studies should: develop broad critical knowledge about the domains of screen and cultural studies; acquire competency in key concepts developed in the disciplines of screen and cultural studies; develop the confidence to produce conceptually and empirically informed accounts of screen and contemporary culture; and develop analytical and creative skills in relation to screen and cultural studies. The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialization requires: one compulsory subject (12.5 points) two core subjects (25 points) elective subjects (62.5 points) Total 100 points Please note: students can only take 12.5 points of elective subjects at first-year level WHO IS IT FOR? The Graduate Diploma in Arts is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area of study. If you're keen for further study, or want to gain new skills, you'll be introduced to a specialized area and emerge with a fresh body of knowledge. The 12-month structure gives you an opportunity to explore a new discipline before deciding on a longer period of study - it's an ideal program because there's no assumed knowledge in your chosen area. Mix and match your subjects in the Graduate Diploma in Arts and improve your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. After graduating, you may be eligible for a postgraduate diploma in Arts or a range of Masters by coursework. WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME? Depending on the area of study you specialize in, with a Graduate Diploma in Arts you can expect to advance in areas including: Higher research and academia Public service Private enterprise Entry-level positions. Graduates from this degree have worked as: Secondary school teacher Senior policy advisor Librarian Solicitor.