Develop your skills as an innovative content creator to set yourself up for success

With access to state-of-the-art facilities, you'll benefit from our deep industry connections and engagement opportunities embedded throughout your degree. In the Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production you'll learn how to work in a team to bring your vision to life for the screen, while gaining a thorough grounding in the history, practice and critical analysis of film and new technologies, including virtual production.

This hands-on, production-focused degree will equip you with the skills and practical experiences to thrive in this dynamic, competitive, constantly evolving field. You'll gain essential knowledge and studio experience in areas like:

Film Production : Prepare for the modern production landscape by developing advanced skills in cameras, lighting, sound and editing tools, enabling you to transform scripts into captivating visual narratives.

Streaming Television : Gain experience in the dynamic landscape of digital streaming and television, learning how to leverage various platforms, analyse industry trends and audiences, and develop content, while refining skills in single and multi-camera studio and location productions.

Writing and development : Write and develop ideas for any screen medium-from linear screenplays to narrative design.

Virtual Production and VFX : Discover how to create content with virtual production and its innovative methods, including motion capture, LED wall technology, photogrammetry, camera tracking, and virtual lighting through real-time game engines.

3D Art and Environments : Learn to interpret visual concepts and artistic styles to create appealing 3D characters, props, vehicles, and environments for games, film and animation.

Post-production : Develop skills in the creative application of advanced compositing techniques including animated typography, motion graphics and green screen concepts, as well as mastering compositing workflows, color correction, and node-based compositing tools.

Industry focus

Take advantage of our workshop, seminar, and master class programs delivered by local and international experts including multi-Oscar award-winning producer, Lord David Puttnam CBE and renowned Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford.

Griffith Film School is an active member of, and has a strong reputation within the World Film School Association (CILECT), a group of 160 International Film Schools, as well as other international partners including:

• APSA
• NEP Group
• World Congress of Science and Factual Producers
• Gobelins L'école De L'image
• BFA.

These industry links and international connections mean you'll have the opportunity to practise the art of filmmaking under the guidance of the best in the world and make critical contacts that you'll draw upon at university and beyond.

Our on-campus film production facilities foster a professional learning environment, enabling you to graduate with the skills and experience to create innovative screen content. You'll have access to high-end digital cinema cameras and dollies, LED lighting and sound recording equipment consistent with current local and international industry practice.

Studio facilities allow you to work on sound stage, multi-camera, motion capture and virtual production projects, then complete them in our post-production suites, recording studios and 95-seat cinema.

Screen your work, submit to film festivals and awards, and collaborate with Griffith Film School animators and games designers, as well as Queensland College of Art and Design artists and designers, and musicians from Griffith University's Queensland Conservatorium.

You'll also have the opportunity to travel if you take advantage of our various domestic and international study tours.

Portfolio requirements

International applicants are required to submit a portfolio together with their application for this program and further admission information is available in the following brochure:

• Portfolio Requirements for International Applicants

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

Film and Screen Media Production graduates have a strong skillset that can adapt to the changing needs of the film industry, preparing you for a successful and sustainable creative career.

Depending on your areas of specialisation, your career options could include roles in:

• mainstream film and television industries
• commercials
• music videos
• corporate videos
• streamed online content
• film festivals and awards
• video/digital art practice.