Provides students with industry-level skills, a show-reel of production work and a strong analytical and theoretical foundation relating to digital screen production. Students are able to pursue a major area of specialization from the following fields: producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound, and editing and production design. Students may also elect a secondary area of specialization. The course includes the professional production of six short dramas and documentaries, a web-series, music and corporate videos and client-based projects. A unique feature of the program is the relationship with the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Students in the WAAPA acting department as well as costume, design, lighting, sound and production management are involved in the production of WA Screen Academy film projects. Course Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a high level of interdependence and individual accountability through the critical evaluation of collaborative and individual processes or roles. Demonstrate and reflect on cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence and its application to screen production. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in contemporary film, television and new media in an Australian and International context. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles, methods and trends required to produce screen projects. Demonstrate mastery of the theories, history, trends, characteristics and methods required to successfully plan and execute screen projects. Design, evaluate, implement and analyze the theories, approaches and strategies of screen production to service clients and key stakeholders. Generate innovative ideas and evaluate complex concepts in the pre-production, production and post-production of screen projects. Investigate analyses and synthesize the theories, information, problems and technologies available during all stages of a screen project. Reflect critically on the problems in the production process, then develop and apply sustainable solutions to overcome them. Research, interpret and communicate the theories and methodologies required to adopt appropriate roles to successfully execute a screen project to specialists and non-specialists. Research, plan, apply and defend ideas, creativity and innovative practice to execute pre-production, production and post-production screen projects. Employment opportunities This Master’s degree prepares graduates for employment in the professional screen industries Possible future job titles Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound