OpenBachelor degreeCreative Arts

Bachelor of Screen Media

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4301010651UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Step into the future of film, television, and digital content creation with the Bachelor of Screen Media. This dynamic course prepares you for success in one of the world’s fastest-changing industries. The innovative degree combines hands-on production experience with critical theoretical insight, equipping you to thrive across traditional and emerging media landscapes. You’ll gain practical skills working on real-world projects, crafting compelling content for diverse platforms including streaming, video-on-demand, social media, and more. Training covers cinematography, virtual production, and post-production, mastering technical and creative aspects from concept to final cut. You’ll explore the rich theoretical foundations of screen media, develop critical thinking and analytical skills, navigate legal and commercial industry sides, examine shifting industry trends, evolving technologies, and global storytelling traditions. All preparing you to lead in a rapidly transforming field.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Bridging and enabling courses

Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.

Foundation course or equivalent.

Domestic applicants who have completed Foundations at VU (JYAC) will be guaranteed entry into this course.

Higher Education studies

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent), or completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies.

Applicants with VET study

VET studies

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), or completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with work and life experience

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement.

Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc.

Work/Life Experience

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts or similar, or applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.