Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Screen Production

    Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Screen Production

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 31,018 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Screen Production

    About

    Understand how media influences society and culture. Screen production, through films and documentaries, is a powerful tool. It raises awareness, sparks conversations and advocates for change.

    In the Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Screen Production cultivate your creativity as you create short films. Working solo, or in productions teams, you’ll plan and carry out every stage of screen production.

    Examine masterpieces from the past to pinpoint what made them so great for their time. Build on their ideas in your own work to give it the flavour of today. You’ll learn the ‘rules’, and then break them with your own creative experiments.

    Direct narrative fiction for film and television. Deepen your understanding of genre. Nurture your storytelling ability to get the message through with nuance and artistry. Test the boundaries of non-narrative short films. Learn how to pitch for a professional production and apply your skills in an industry placement.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    With a Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Screen Production, the world’s biggest film hubs are within reach. Picture yourself in Los Angeles, London, New York, Toronto, or Sydney, where you could take your screen production skills to global audiences. 

    The entertainment and digital media sectors are thriving and demand for skilled screen production professionals is on the rise. From writers and directors to editors and special effects artists, the screen production industry relies on collaboration to bring stories to life. 

    Graduates are finding new opportunities in digital content creation, with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram opening careers that didn’t exist a decade ago. Many discover the freedom and financial rewards of working as freelancers or building personal brands in this space. 

    You could become a director, producer, videographer, content creator, sound designer or screenwriter. Whether you’re shaping advertising campaigns, marketing strategies, or social media content for corporate clients, this degree prepares you for a future full of creativity and potential. 

    Industry Trends 

    Analysts expect the global film and video production industry to grow at a rate of 6.1%, reaching a value of $318 billion by 2026 (IBISWorld, Market Research Report). 

    Overseas producers are increasingly using Australia as their base for big budget productions such as Aquaman and Pacific Rim Uprising. The need for video post-production providers has also increased in Australia due to high demand from international film studios.  

    Graduates of this degree at Adelaide University are well prepared for careers in a booming film and video production industry, with demand for skilled professionals rising as global production values climb and international studios increasingly choose Australia as a production base. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,018 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Screen Production
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide