Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
Students must study these core units:
FAV4102 Scriptwriting: Short Films 15
FAV4202 Scriptwriting: Feature Films, Documentary and
Radio
15
FAV4203 Scriptwriting: Television Drama 15
FAV4214 Scriptwriting: Adaptation, Editing and
Commissioned Content
15
Two theory units worth 30CP selected from:
CMM4106 Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Cinema 15
CMM4107 Documentary, Film and Television 15
CMM4118 Case Studies in Communications 2 15
FAV4112 Film and Cinema Studies 15
MST4135 Australian Television 15
MST4151 Media and Identity 15
Plus ONE elective worth 15CP selected from:
CMM4104 Professional Placement * 15
or
An elective worth 15CP from the Faculty of Education & Arts in
consultation with the Course Coordinator
Plus
CMM4137 Project Preparation ** 15
CMM5111 Convergences 20
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 ** 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 ** 20
*Placement with a production company or development agency
**By application, these units can be script projects for production
by the WA Screen Academy
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS (SCREEN STUDIES)
Course Code I08
This one year intensive program prepares graduates for
employment in digital production for the small screen. It
concentrates on the key positions of producer/production
manager, director, scriptwriter, editor, cinematographer and sound
recordist/mixer. Limited numbers of selected applicants will be
accepted into each of these areas. The program provides a strong
theoretical and analytical foundation, the opportunity to take
electives in areas that will enhance the student’s area of
specialisation and an intensive production program in a variety of
formats and genres. These include location drama, studio
multicam drama; documentary, corporate, promotional and
training films; magazine, lifestyle and current affairs programs
and live recording of performances. Student will have the
opportunity to develop skills in digital production and postproduction
techniques as well as associated web-based and
interactive materials. The program will have strong links to
industry professionals, companies and organisations. Extensive
use of professional mentors support the production slate.
This program runs to a three semester calendar, therefore is
subject to different start and end dates to other Master of
Professional Communications programs. Students who are
accepted into this course should ensure they keep in regular
contact with their coordinator.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are two admission paths to the degree:
1. A three year degree in a relevant discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution;
2. Applicants without formal academic qualifications but
with substantial industry experience in either
multimedia or communications may apply for
admission. For the purposes of this degree substantial
industry experience is normally deemed to be a
minimum of five years.
3. Admission to this program is by interview and showreel
or portfolio presentation.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies) is a
180 credit point course.
SCR5101 Production Preparation 20
SCR5102 Project 1: Magazine/ Lifestyle/ Advertisement 25
SCR5103 Project 2: WAAPA Films 25
SCR5104 Project 3: Studio Multicam Drama 25
SCR5105 Project 4: Documentary or Corporate Video 25
MST4135 Australian Television 15
SCR5106 Screen Studies 15
In addition to the units above, students must complete TWO
electives (30CP).
Units offered to Directors and Producers as electives:
SCR5107 Directing Workshops 1 15
SCR5108 Directing Workshops 2 15
SCR5109 Producing Workshops 1 15
SCR5110 Producing Workshops 2 15
Electives for DOPs, Editors and Sound come from already
existing units in the School of Communications and
Contemporary Arts.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Course Code L13
The Doctor of Philosophy (Visual Arts) provides an opportunity
for original, highly accomplished practitioners, performers and
artists who aspire towards a more extensive research and creative
profile. It is available in part-time mode in specific
circumstances. Although a discrete award relating to the visual
arts, opportunities will exist for cross-disciplinary study through
joint supervision of projects.
Candidates will be expected to research, devise and produce
substantial new works of art, and/or develop new approaches to
arts practice. They will also be expected to provide an appropriate
record of their research through a written thesis based on their
research activities, the artistic ideas and the exploratory
processes. Through the thesis, students will be encouraged to
develop models of practical and theoretical enquiry appropriate to
152 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008