Screen Media, Minor
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0268
Previous Code: SM1143.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
The Screen Media minor enables students to develop basic skills in screen media, to complement a diverse range of careers. Areas of study include practical hands-on content creation, camera- and sound-recording, and editing. Students also have the option to develop skills in narrative or documentary content production, animation and visual effects, or immersive (AR/VR) screen media
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Jacki Montgomery |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points.
Creative Industries Students
Note: Creative Industries students must complete either COMM 1015 Foundations of Media Arts and Production or COMM 1039 Introduction to Screen Media prior to enrolling in the Screen Media major.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | ||
| COMM 1041 | Screen Media Fundamentals | 10 |
| Spring session | ||
| COMM 1037 | Digital Narrative | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Narrative: Fictional Screen Media | ||
| Documentary: Factual Screen Media | ||
| Spring session | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Animation and Visual Effects | ||
| Episodic Screen Media | ||
| Immersive Screen Technologies | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |