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Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production

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For the next generation of content creators

Screen stories are changing the world. From streaming to virtual reality and global cinema releases, they are shaping the way we think and feel about the world around us. There has never been such demand for screen content, and the AFTRS Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production aims to give you the skills to seize this opportunity.

This course is full-time over three years and is designed for students with a passion and commitment to creating stories that are powerful and distinctively Australian. We’re eager to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are imaginative, collaborative, and keen to develop their voice as Australian storytellers and contribute to the cultural and industrial landscape.

AFTRS’ Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production has been developed in response to the needs of employers across the sector. The film, television and creative industries are looking for multi-skilled, adaptable content creators who are comfortable working in a variety of creative roles and can produce content across platforms.

The course is split into eight interrelated pillars of screen storytelling – Story, Image, Sound, Screen Studies, Character and Performance, Rhythm and Juxtaposition, Screen Business, and Production – each one designed to explore and model current industry practice.

As a Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production student, you will combine theory and practice to explore ideas through your own projects. During the course, you will work on several learning production exercises and conduct regular mini exercises.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

A range of scholarships are available to successful applicants of the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production; you will be prompted to apply for them following your submission.

AFTRS scholarships

Is the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production right for you?

  • Immerse yourself in 18 hours of teaching each week, and 6+ hours of self-directed learning
  • Become a multi-skilled content creator & screen storyteller with skills in all key creative roles
  • Gain hands-on screen production experience, working across platforms
  • Benefit from strong links to the screen and broadcast industries:
  • Courses are taught by current screen industry professionals
  • Work to production briefs from leading creative industry partners
  • Graduate industry-ready with opportunities through Industry work experience placements
  • Develop networks working with students from a diverse range of backgrounds

 

Career opportunities

As a graduate of AFTRS’ Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, you will have a broad skill set and an adaptable, forward-looking approach that puts you at the forefront of industry innovation and practice. You will be prepared for entry-level jobs in the screen, media and creative industries.

 

Potential careers:

  • Entry level roles in professional film and television productions, as well as at production and post-production companies and VFX houses.
  • In-house video content producers
  • Social media producer
  • Screen content entrepreneurs generating sustainable ideas, opportunities and income streams
  • Key creative roles generating and realising screen stories

What you will learn

SCREEN BUSINESS

Explore the links between creative and business imperatives and discover how to market yourself and your stories to employers and audiences

STORY

Discover how stories operate across different platforms, and how to conceive, develop and script them for the screen

IMAGE

Learn about different visual storytelling techniques and their impact on tone, story, character and structure

CHARACTER AND PERFORMANCE

Explore the concepts and skills involved in directing performances to enhance the impact of a story

RHYTHM AND JUXTAPOSITION

Explore the power of images to tell stories when placed in sequences and how editing techniques are used to create meaning and convey emotion

SOUND

Investigate how sound can complement the moving image to captivate and engage audiences

SCREEN STUDIES

Investigate how the history of style and form, genres, national cinema and movements, innovation and change all impact current practice

PRODUCTION

Bring together ideas and skills in collaborative and industry focused production learning activities

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How to apply

To apply you will need to:

1. Answer all mandatory questions marked with an asterisk (*).

2. Upload supporting documentation, which includes certified copies of your:

a) Proof of citizenship/residency
b) Highest educational qualification

3. Upload specific application tasks relevant to the course for which you are applying.

4. Agree to the terms and conditions at the end of the application.

You do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Save your application and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

When uploading application tasks that are media/video files, please be patient as this can take some time.

If you require assistance, please contact applications@aftrs.edu.au or refer to the Application Guidance Notes.

Admission requirements

Places in this course are competitive and are based on merit selection. We do not assess exam scores or ATAR rankings.

1. Prior Educational Criteria

Admission into the course is based on meeting one of the following educational criteria:

(a) Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)

All applicants in this category must be due to complete their Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) by the start of the program.

Applicants are required to provide a certified copy of one of the following:

• For applicants currently enrolled in high school: proof of enrolment in a senior secondary qualification you are due to complete this year (Higher School Certificate, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent).
• For applicants who have completed secondary school: a copy of your Higher School Certificate, International Baccalaureate, or, if applicable, tertiary or vocational qualification.

(b) Applicants with Vocational Educational and Training (VET) Study

If you have a VET certificate (excluding trade certificates), Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification that is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), it may be used as a basis of entry to this course at AFTRS.

Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

(c) Applicants with Higher Educational Study

Applicants with higher education are those who have completed or started a higher education course, such as a university degree. This includes applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to AFTRS. It also includes applicants who have completed past higher education study with AFTRS, a university or non-university higher education provider.

Applicants with higher education also include students who have completed a bridging or enabling course delivered by, or on behalf of, a higher education provider.

(d) Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who do not have a Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or who completed their secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken or completed vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then can apply for admission using work and life experience.

“Experience” could include a combination of factors that demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience.

Applicants who would like to apply on the basis of work and life experience should contact applications@aftrs.edu.au to discuss required documentation to use as part of their application.

2. Selection criteria

  • Creative thinking in the form of storytelling
  • A commitment to a career in the creative industries
  • Reflective collaborative learner
  • A capacity for study.
  • Contribution to cohort

Refer to the application rubric for more information.

3. Highest Educational Qualifications

You must provide a certified copy of your highest education level.

4. Proof of Citizenship/Residency

Ensure you submit a certified copy of your birth certificate or passport.

Student Profile

2023 Student Profile

Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production

Applicant Background Semester 1 and 2, 2023
Number of Students Percentage of All Students
(A) Higher Education Study

(includes a bridging or enabling course) 

 8 10%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study  N/P N/P
(C) Recent secondary education 

 i. Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

ii. Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered.

 iii. Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor. 

  

N/A

 

N/A

 

64

  

N/A

 

N/A

 

81%
(D) Work and life experience  <5 <5%
International students  N/A N/A
All students  79 100%

Notes: 

  • “<5” – the number of students is less than 5 
  • N/A – Students not accepted in this category 
  • N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students. 

 

Application tasks

For help and support in completing the following tasks, please see our Application Guidance Notes.

1. Your story

In no more than 3-minutes of audio or video recording (or 1000 words), tell us your story in two parts:

(a) Tell us a story about yourself that demonstrates who you are; what you love to do; your goals, experiences, and values. We are interested in how you see the world and what you want to say as a creative screen storyteller.

(b) Let us know a bit about what you have done so far: include details of any activities, community work, awards or achievements that demonstrate your abilities or commitment to creating screen content, and how you learn and collaborate.

Submit by uploading your PDF doc, video or audio recording.

2. Creative work

Your submission should showcase your best work and demonstrate your ability to tell an engaging and imaginative story. You will not be judged on the technical proficiency of the work or the quality of the equipment you have used, but on your creative storytelling abilities.

Submit your single best piece of work – submissions must not exceed the specified length limit and you should not submit multiple films, a showreel or extra material if your creative work is shorter than specified in the Application Guidance Notes.

For still-image submissions only, provide an explanatory statement, audio or video explaining how your piece helps tell a story.

Changes in circumstances may impact the accuracy or currency of information. While AFTRS takes all due care to ensure that the information is accurate, it reserves the right to vary any information described here without notice.

Fees and scholarships

FEES

The tuition fees shown above are the indicative course tuition fees, expressed as both a total course cost and per annum cost. They are reviewed each year and you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolment.

FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved. Refer to the Study Assist website for details.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A range of scholarships are available to successful applicants of the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production; you will be prompted to apply for them following your submission.

AFTRS scholarships

International students

Unfortunately, AFTRS does not accept applications from international students into this course.

Laptop specifications

A laptop with the following recommended specifications will support the video production requirements for this course:

  • Multicore 64-bit processor (e.g. Intel i5 or i7l® Intel 6thGen or newer CPU – or AMD equivalent)
  • 16GB RAM (8GB RAM minimum)
  • 512GB SSD (512GB HDD minimum)
  • 1920 x 1080 minimum display resolution
  • Sound card (ASIO compatible, if windows computer)
  • Either Windows 10 64 Bit version 2004 or Mac OS 10.15.5 or higher
  • Closed-back headphones
  • GPU: 4GB VRAM (2GB minimum) – (You can find the Recommended Graphics cards for Adobe Premiere here)
  • Standard external mouse
  • External hard drive is recommended for backup

Where to get more information

1. TEQSA National Register

View the School’s listing on:
TEQSA National Register

2. AFTRS Admissions Team

Contact AFTRS Admissions team on applications@aftrs.edu.au.

Get Answers

How to apply

To apply you will need to:

1. Answer all mandatory questions marked with an asterisk (*).

2. Upload supporting documentation, which includes certified copies of your:

a) Proof of citizenship/residency
b) Highest educational qualification

3. Upload specific application tasks relevant to the course for which you are applying.

4. Agree to the terms and conditions at the end of the application.

You do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Save your application and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

When uploading application tasks that are media/video files, please be patient as this can take some time.

If you require assistance, please contact applications@aftrs.edu.au or refer to the Application Guidance Notes.

Admission requirements

Places in this course are competitive and are based on merit selection. We do not assess exam scores or ATAR rankings.

1. Prior Educational Criteria

Admission into the course is based on meeting one of the following educational criteria:

(a) Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)

All applicants in this category must be due to complete their Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) by the start of the program.

Applicants are required to provide a certified copy of one of the following:

• For applicants currently enrolled in high school: proof of enrolment in a senior secondary qualification you are due to complete this year (Higher School Certificate, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent).
• For applicants who have completed secondary school: a copy of your Higher School Certificate, International Baccalaureate, or, if applicable, tertiary or vocational qualification.

(b) Applicants with Vocational Educational and Training (VET) Study

If you have a VET certificate (excluding trade certificates), Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification that is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), it may be used as a basis of entry to this course at AFTRS.

Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

(c) Applicants with Higher Educational Study

Applicants with higher education are those who have completed or started a higher education course, such as a university degree. This includes applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to AFTRS. It also includes applicants who have completed past higher education study with AFTRS, a university or non-university higher education provider.

Applicants with higher education also include students who have completed a bridging or enabling course delivered by, or on behalf of, a higher education provider.

(d) Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who do not have a Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or who completed their secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken or completed vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then can apply for admission using work and life experience.

“Experience” could include a combination of factors that demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience.

Applicants who would like to apply on the basis of work and life experience should contact applications@aftrs.edu.au to discuss required documentation to use as part of their application.

2. Selection criteria

  • Creative thinking in the form of storytelling
  • A commitment to a career in the creative industries
  • Reflective collaborative learner
  • A capacity for study.
  • Contribution to cohort

Refer to the application rubric for more information.

3. Highest Educational Qualifications

You must provide a certified copy of your highest education level.

4. Proof of Citizenship/Residency

Ensure you submit a certified copy of your birth certificate or passport.

Student Profile

2023 Student Profile

Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production

Applicant Background Semester 1 and 2, 2023
Number of Students Percentage of All Students
(A) Higher Education Study

(includes a bridging or enabling course) 

 8 10%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study  N/P N/P
(C) Recent secondary education 

 i. Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

ii. Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered.

 iii. Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor. 

  

N/A

 

N/A

 

64

  

N/A

 

N/A

 

81%
(D) Work and life experience  <5 <5%
International students  N/A N/A
All students  79 100%

Notes: 

  • “<5” – the number of students is less than 5 
  • N/A – Students not accepted in this category 
  • N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students. 

 

Application tasks

For help and support in completing the following tasks, please see our Application Guidance Notes.

1. Your story

In no more than 3-minutes of audio or video recording (or 1000 words), tell us your story in two parts:

(a) Tell us a story about yourself that demonstrates who you are; what you love to do; your goals, experiences, and values. We are interested in how you see the world and what you want to say as a creative screen storyteller.

(b) Let us know a bit about what you have done so far: include details of any activities, community work, awards or achievements that demonstrate your abilities or commitment to creating screen content, and how you learn and collaborate.

Submit by uploading your PDF doc, video or audio recording.

2. Creative work

Your submission should showcase your best work and demonstrate your ability to tell an engaging and imaginative story. You will not be judged on the technical proficiency of the work or the quality of the equipment you have used, but on your creative storytelling abilities.

Submit your single best piece of work – submissions must not exceed the specified length limit and you should not submit multiple films, a showreel or extra material if your creative work is shorter than specified in the Application Guidance Notes.

For still-image submissions only, provide an explanatory statement, audio or video explaining how your piece helps tell a story.

Changes in circumstances may impact the accuracy or currency of information. While AFTRS takes all due care to ensure that the information is accurate, it reserves the right to vary any information described here without notice.

Fees and scholarships

FEES

The tuition fees shown above are the indicative course tuition fees, expressed as both a total course cost and per annum cost. They are reviewed each year and you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolment.

FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved. Refer to the Study Assist website for details.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A range of scholarships are available to successful applicants of the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production; you will be prompted to apply for them following your submission.

AFTRS scholarships

International students

Unfortunately, AFTRS does not accept applications from international students into this course.

Laptop specifications

A laptop with the following recommended specifications will support the video production requirements for this course:

  • Multicore 64-bit processor (e.g. Intel i5 or i7l® Intel 6thGen or newer CPU – or AMD equivalent)
  • 16GB RAM (8GB RAM minimum)
  • 512GB SSD (512GB HDD minimum)
  • 1920 x 1080 minimum display resolution
  • Sound card (ASIO compatible, if windows computer)
  • Either Windows 10 64 Bit version 2004 or Mac OS 10.15.5 or higher
  • Closed-back headphones
  • GPU: 4GB VRAM (2GB minimum) – (You can find the Recommended Graphics cards for Adobe Premiere here)
  • Standard external mouse
  • External hard drive is recommended for backup

Where to get more information

1. TEQSA National Register

View the School’s listing on:
TEQSA National Register

2. AFTRS Admissions Team

Contact AFTRS Admissions team on applications@aftrs.edu.au.

Application Guidance Notes

(PDF)

Application Rubric

(PDF)

AFTRS graduates are

Storytellers

Practitioners

Creators

Cultural leaders

Storytellers who possess the courage and integrity to embrace and reflect Australian perspectives.

Practitioners skilled for the screen and audio.

Creators who can effectively communicate ideas, problem-solve and collaborate inclusively.

Cultural leaders able to apply positionality and ethics in their practice.

Storytellers

Storytellers who possess the courage and integrity to embrace and reflect Australian perspectives.

Practitioners

Practitioners skilled for the screen and audio.

Creators

Creators who can effectively communicate ideas, problem-solve and collaborate inclusively.

Cultural leaders

Cultural leaders able to apply positionality and ethics in their practice.

Disclaimer: Changes in circumstances may impact upon the accuracy or currency of information. While AFTRS takes all due care to ensure that the information is accurate, it reserves the right to vary any information described here without notice.

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