Bachelor of Film and Television
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
MBME
SATAC Code
444471 (Internal)
444531 (Packaged)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 60.35 (for 2020)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 70.00 (for 2021)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
- Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years full-time relevant work experience, or part-time equivalent*
*More details about how to demonstrate eligibility to meet the work experience criteria are available via the Careers in the Creative Industries web page.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
Aim
The Bachelor of Film and Television provides a specialist program structure to students interested in a career within the film, television and visual effects industries, enabling them to graduate with a portfolio of work and practical industry experience. Students will develop critical analysis and communication skills in a range of media technologies across a variety of platforms to undertake professional work in design and production.
This industry focussed degree will provide students with relevant course content, as well as practical, theoretical, creative and professional skills, designed to provide enhanced graduate outcomes and smooth the transition to employment in the film, television and visual effects industries.
The program also provides pathways for further learning in a standalone one-year Honours degree or industry focussed Graduate Certificates.
This industry focussed degree will provide students with relevant course content, as well as practical, theoretical, creative and professional skills, designed to provide enhanced graduate outcomes and smooth the transition to employment in the film, television and visual effects industries.
The program also provides pathways for further learning in a standalone one-year Honours degree or industry focussed Graduate Certificates.
Content & Structure
Throughout the Bachelor of Film and Television program, students will explore theory and practice combining traditional and digital forms required by industry. Students will gain an understanding in all stages of the professional production cycle from conceptualisation and script writing, through to production and post-production. Students will analyse film and media from around the globe to gain insight into different creative contexts, forms and practices. Students will develop professional knowledge in screenwriting, cinematic design, and the production of documentary, experimental and narrative film and television, and VFX, while understanding different media platforms and the end-user experience.
Students will engage with industry leaders across all disciplines, work on real-world projects and use the latest production software and technologies, graduating career ready with their own portfolio of production work, showcasing practical skills and creativity across a variety of media forms. All students will complete 13 core courses in first and second year, and can either go on to develop an in-depth knowledge of VFX throughout second year or alternatively take a minor and complementary electives in another related discipline. Employment prospects in VFX are strong, and if students choose to take all of the VFX courses available in the second year of the program they will have the opportunity to apply for a placement with Rising Sun Pictures, studying the entire third year of the program at their studio located in Adelaide and working alongside world-class VFX artists. Places are limited and entry is competitive.
Students will work autonomously and collaboratively throughout their program, as in industry, across a range of different roles, preparing them for a move into national and international industries after graduation.
**Students who intend to apply for the Master of Teaching (MMET) (Secondary) program should seek advice from the MBME Program Director in the selection of courses.
***Students who intend to transfer into the Bachelor of Film and Television degree after completing SAIBT Diploma of Arts should seek advice from the MBME Program Director in the selection of courses.
Students will engage with industry leaders across all disciplines, work on real-world projects and use the latest production software and technologies, graduating career ready with their own portfolio of production work, showcasing practical skills and creativity across a variety of media forms. All students will complete 13 core courses in first and second year, and can either go on to develop an in-depth knowledge of VFX throughout second year or alternatively take a minor and complementary electives in another related discipline. Employment prospects in VFX are strong, and if students choose to take all of the VFX courses available in the second year of the program they will have the opportunity to apply for a placement with Rising Sun Pictures, studying the entire third year of the program at their studio located in Adelaide and working alongside world-class VFX artists. Places are limited and entry is competitive.
Students will work autonomously and collaboratively throughout their program, as in industry, across a range of different roles, preparing them for a move into national and international industries after graduation.
**Students who intend to apply for the Master of Teaching (MMET) (Secondary) program should seek advice from the MBME Program Director in the selection of courses.
***Students who intend to transfer into the Bachelor of Film and Television degree after completing SAIBT Diploma of Arts should seek advice from the MBME Program Director in the selection of courses.
