Screen Production Major – Bachelor of Communication Studies
Creative Media
A course by
AUT
Develop practical skills in film and screen production in AUT's industry-standard studios. This major prepares students for careers across the rapidly-changing media landscape with a focus on versatile, creative, and technical capabilities.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical skills in screen production
Gain hands-on experience with camera, sound, editing equipment, lighting, and post-production processes to create film and screen content.
Understand screen theory and storytelling
Learn the theoretical underpinnings and key concepts behind moving image and narrative media.
About This Course
The Screen Production major within the Bachelor of Communication Studies at AUT is designed for those passionate about film, moving image, and storytelling. Students gain hands-on experience in pre-production, production, and post-production using industry-standard facilities. The programme emphasises practical skill development and projects, preparing graduates for a range of roles in the screen industries, including film, television, and multimedia. Over three years, the curriculum builds foundational theory, technical proficiency, and professional practice, culminating in major creative projects.
Course Content
- Media world and communication theories
- Text, image, and sound
- Media technology and society
- Media production foundations
- Collaborative practices (Mahitahi)
- Media production studio
- Communication ethics
- Intercultural communication
- Media, politics, and citizenship
- Screen theory in action
- Studio production
- Creative documentary production
- Short film production
- Story lab and creative screenwriting
- Creative screen practice
- Creative screen project (major practical project)
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (or equivalent secondary school qualification)
Build towards these roles
CinematographerContent creatorDirectorEditorMedia presenter or programmerMultimedia specialistProducer/production managerResearcherSound recordist/sound designerScreen writer
