Bachelor of Film Production - 301JA
| Course Code: | 301JA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 1 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Discipline(s): | School of Arts and Communications |
| UAC Code: | 363078 |
| CRICOS Code: | 085806C |
| Selection Rank: | 60 |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Follow your passion for film
The Bachelor of Film Production develops student’s interest in digital film making with the intention of establishing creative thinkers and practitioners. Our course provides students with the opportunity to develop a creative practice in filmmaking and to specialise in a technical crew role.
Study a Bachelor of Film Production at UC and you will:
- develop skills through a blend of technical units such as cinematography, sound design and editing
- mature your understanding of the key creative roles of the producer, director and screenwriter
- enhance your team-work skills via an emphasis on film making as a creative collaboration
- learn how to present work to industry and audiences via application to funding organisations and festival distribution
- acquire skills in analysis, problem solving, communication and team projects.
Work-integrated learning
You will be able to make full use of our digital cinema work flow to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. Resources include: full HD cameras and lenses, professional tripods and dollies, lighting equipment, location sound recording mixers microphones and booms, studio and set construction facilities, blue screen studio and compositing software, professional editing and colour grading software.
Career opportunities
- producing
- screenwriting
- directing
- product management
- cinematography
- sound design and recording
- editing
- arts administration
Course specific information
Standard entry to this course is by ATAR score however you can also apply via portfolio entry: canberra.edu.au/arts-design/portfolio-entry.
Enquiries
- 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
Admission Requirements
In addition to normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course the Bachelor of Film Production will allow for portfolio entry in the form of an admissions essay.
Additional Admission Requirements
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Film Production | B FilmProd |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CSP |
$27,900 |
The fees detailed above 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.
Professional Accreditation
None.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| Cultural and critical understanding of film production in the digital age, in the national and international contexts | 1. Communication 2. Analysis and inquiry 5. Professionalism and social responsibility |
| Ability to identify key creative and technical film crew roles, and work independently and collaboratively as part of a team | 1. Communication 3. Problem solving 4. Working independently and with others 5. Professionalism and social responsibility |
| Ability to evaluate and analyse film theory concepts, and to use and adapt these theories to creative practice | 1. Communication 2. Analysis and inquiry 3. Problem solving 4. Working independently and with others |
| Ability to identify and work with current and emerging digital film-related technologies for a variety of contexts as part of a creative practice | 2. Analysis and inquiry 3. Problem solving 4. Working independently and with others |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours).
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
None.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.