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Global Screen Media Major | 2020
The Global Screen Media major explores how digital screen media is changing in a global context.
You will learn how to produce innovative content for both niche and mainstream audiences and learn how screen and entertainment media are financed, produced and distributed around the world. You will develop expertise in analysing the language of visual media, while you explore the movies, TV shows and newer media forms that are emerging with specific audiences in mind.
At the same time, you will learn a suite of practical skills in screen production and transmedia storytelling that will enable you to express your own ideas creatively and with social impact.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the UOW Course Finder.
Subjects Required for Major Study
Students studying the Global Screen Media major will complete at least 48 credit points as outlined below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| BCM 115 | Introduction to Screen Media | 6 | |
| Year 2 | |||
| BCM 216 | Transmedia Storytelling | 6 | |
| BCM 217 | Documentary | 6 | |
| BCM 289 | Transnational Media and Culture Industries | 6 | |
| Year 3 | |||
| BCM 303 | Collaborative Production Workshop | 6 | |
| BCM 322 | Global Media Interventions | 6 | |
| BCM 304 | Global Screen Project (Capstone) | 6 | |
| Plus a minimum of ONE of the following: | |||
| BCM 320 | Digital Asia | 6 | |
| BCM 331 | Australian Content, Global Context | 6 | |
| BCM 333 | Hollywood and Beyond: Film festival and genre in global context | 6 | |
Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.
Minor Study
A 24 credit point minor in Global Screen Media is available. Information can be found on the 2020 General Schedule of Minors page.
Students cannot study both a major and a minor in Global Screen Media.
Work Integrated Learning
Undertaking a work integrated learning experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.
Theinternship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting.
Students' are also encouraged to consider CRLP200 'Career Ready Learning and Practice' (6cp). CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give you that competitive edge by developing your professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. You will focus on your career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen your resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.
Honours
See Bachelor of Communication and Media (Honours).
Other Information
For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au