Screen Production Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
Creative Media
A course by
AUT
Develop practical and creative skills in film and screen production, preparing for a career in the fast-evolving screen industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop screen production skills
Gain practical skills to produce content for large, medium, or small screens using industry-standard equipment.
Understand media theory & practice
Build a foundation in communication theory, ethics, intercultural understanding and the broader media environment.
Create short films and documentaries
Learn to research, plan, and execute short film and documentary productions from concept to completion.
What You're Signing Up For
This major within AUT's Bachelor of Communication Studies is designed for students fascinated by film, moving images, and storytelling. It provides hands-on experience in industry-standard studio facilities, covering pre-production, production, and post-production. Across three years, students engage with theory and practice—learning camera, sound and editing techniques, screenwriting, documentary production, and working in diverse screen media roles. The programme prepares graduates to be adaptable, creative, and technically competent screen professionals.
Course Content
- Media and communication theory
- Text, image and sound in media
- Media technology and society
- Collaborative practices
- Communication ethics
- Intercultural communication
- Media politics and citizenship
- Media production foundations and studios
- Creative documentary production
- Screen theory in action
- Studio and short film production
- Story lab and screenwriting
- Creative screen practice and project
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Screen Production
Film and Television
Media
Creative Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Cinematographer
Content creator