Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film Major
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
Develop practical filmmaking and storytelling skills in a collaborative environment with the Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film Major at SIT. Gain hands-on experience from script to release and prepare for a creative career in film, television, and screen industries.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Invercargill / Hyflex, Invercargill
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical filmmaking skills
Gain hands-on experience in cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and the full film production workflow.
Master screenwriting and storytelling techniques
Learn to create and critically evaluate scripts, story structure, and narrative-driven content for film.
Understand and apply editing and post-production tools
Acquire knowledge in film editing concepts, software, and narrative-driven editing techniques.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film Major is a three-year degree designed for those passionate about film and storytelling. Learn practical filmmaking skills including production, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and visual effects in a community-driven environment. This programme supports both solo and collaborative projects, encouraging technical skill development, creativity, and innovation. Delivered in a flexible HyFlex format (onsite & online), it prepares you for various roles in the ever-evolving screen industries.
Course Content
- Production and film crew skills
- Cinematography and camera techniques
- Screenwriting (Levels 1 and 2)
- Editing and post-production
- Directing and leadership
- Digital Filmmaking (Levels 1 and 2)
- Pre-production planning and budgeting
- Audio techniques and sound production
- Visual effects and compositing
- Studio digital art and design
- Cross-disciplinary workshops
- Major studio project work (Year 3)
What you need to know first
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3, three subjects at Level 3 (14 credits per subject in approved NZQA subjects)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Film Production
Screen & Digital Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Video editor
Screenwriter
Director