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Bachelor of Arts (Film Production) (ARB004.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
095564M | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Produce and direct your career in film
Throughout this course you’ll leverage your interest in filmmaking as you expand your creative thinking, explore the craft of storytelling and, ultimately, transform into a professional film practitioner. You’ll understand the ins and outs of making a film and, most importantly, the answer to the question: “What film are you going to make?”
You’ll make full use of our digital cinema workflow to put your theoretical knowledge into practice, with access to industry-standard resources including: digital cinematography cameras and lenses; professional tripods and dollies; lighting equipment; location sound recording mixers, microphones and booms; studio and set construction facilities; green screen studio and compositing software; and professional editing and colour grading software. You’ll have the opportunity to develop creative practice in filmmaking and specialise in a technical crew role. Internship units allow you to form industry relationships and engage with the social and professional world of film production.
Study a Bachelor of Arts (Film Production) at UC and you will:
- discover the answer to the question: What film do I want to make?
- use technical knowledge to analyse and evaluate a screenplay for story, narrative, theme and character
- assess, plan and work with the hardware and software of film production to engage metanarrative devices for cinematic storytelling
- use an understanding of acting and the acting process to form creative collaborations for film production
- both lead and work in small teams to produce creative storytelling solutions for film production
- use industry-standard procedures for managing hazards and safety within film production.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of the Bachelor of Arts (Film Production), with the course content and structure developed with ongoing input and feedback from the Australian film production industry. You’ll learn from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and will work and study in real-world situations through project work, internships, professional experience, mentorships, and international study opportunities.
Students are required to undertake 100 WIL hours, which can be mixed across multiple sources, including editing experience with a production company, marketing with a film festival or a camera traineeship with a television station. Past student placements have included Wildbear, Channel 9, Canberra Short Film Festival, Stronger Than Fiction, National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra International Film Festival, By George!, Screen Canberra and the ABC TV/Playmaker Media drama series ‘The Code’.
Career opportunities
- Filmmaker
- Creative producer
- Director
- Documentary filmmaker
- Screenwriter
- First assistant director
- Director of photography
- Editor
- Continuity supervisor
- Sound designer
- Production designer
- Costume designer
- Production manager
- Camera operator
- Camera assistant (clapper loader, focus puller, data wrangler)
- Gaffer
- Grip
- Sound recorder
- Boom operator
- Props master
- Assistant editor
- Special effects supervisor
- Digital imaging technician
Course-specific information
Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a portfolio entry is also possible.
High-achieving students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours).
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Arts (Film Production) (ARB004) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2022 units 11017 and 11018 are no longer available. Students must select two units from 11829, 11830, 11832 and 11833.
Open Electives - 24 credit points as follows
- - Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Arts Core Major Unit
Arts Core Major Unit OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Arts Core Major Unit OR Open Elective Unit
One Open Elective Unit
Arts Core Major Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Arts Core Major Unit OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 3
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 4
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 3
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
One Open Elective Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Use technical knowledge to analyse and evaluate a screenplay for understanding of story, narrative, theme and character. | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; 2.5 UC graduates are global citizens: make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and 3.1 UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development;. |
| Identify and apply a visual cinematic language. | 2.3 UC graduates are global citizens: understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures. |
| To lead and work in small teams to produce creative storytelling solutions for film production. | 1.2 UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; 1.4 UC graduates are professional: work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; 2.3 UC graduates are global citizens: understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and 2.4 UC graduates are global citizens: communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. |
| Use an understanding of acting and the acting process to form creative collaborations for film production. | - |
| Reflect and propose an answer to the question, 'what film do I want to make?'. | 1.3 UC graduates are professional: use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; 2.3 UC graduates are global citizens: understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and 3.2 UC graduates are lifelong learners: be self-aware. |
| Use industry standard procedure for managing hazards and safety within a film production. | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; 1.3 UC graduates are professional: use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; 2.6 UC graduates are global citizens: behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives; 3.1 UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and 3.3 UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Assess, plan and work with the hardware and software of film production tools to engage metanarrative devices for cinematic storytelling | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; 1.2 UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; 1.5 UC graduates are professional: display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; 3.1 UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; 3.3 UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and 3.4 UC graduates are lifelong learners: evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Film Production) | BA (FilmProd) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students: | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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