C04460v1 Master of Screen Arts and Production
Award(s): Master of Screen Arts and Production (MScreenAProd)CRICOS code: 116224J
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course will be available from Autumn 2025.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Master of Screen Arts and Production is for anyone looking to deepen, enhance or reframe their skills as a screen industry practitioner.
In this course students engage in hands-on and practical training, develop a network of creative collaborators, and create a portfolio of original films and other screen works. Core subjects introduce students to a set of common foundational skills, whilst a broad range of industry-aligned electives allow students to specialise in a chosen aspect of screen production craft. All students will be exposed to subjects fostering excellence and innovation in scripted and non-scripted production, and cutting-edge media art.
Working with professional film equipment and software, students are continually challenged by learning that is research-inspired and integrated with professional practice; all in our unique studio based classroom environment designed to help students explore, experiment with, and further define their creative voice. By immersing themselves in their creative practice, and spending time developing projects that they can present to industry at the conclusion of the course, a Master of Screen Arts and Production at UTS enables students to find and develop the skills and ideas that will set them apart.
Taught by industry practitioners who have mentored award-wining graduates, the UTS Master of Screen Arts and Production has been designed to meet the demands of this dynamic and fast changing industry.
Course aims
The course aims to equip students with a strong foundation in the creative and industrial practices of the contemporary screen industry. Graduates emerge as highly motivated problem solvers with a sophisticated understanding of the processes involved in producing and distributing screen content to audiences. The program employs an innovative, audience-focused, and ethical approach to all phases of production. By combining practice-oriented learning with a focus on broader industry issues, graduates are able to adapt to and influence their own opportunities, positioning them as agile screen industry practitioners of the future.
Career options
Upon completion of the program, graduates emerge as creative and cultural producers capable of incubating, producing, and post-producing content for screen, digital media, and emerging platforms.
Career possibilities include roles such as directors, producers, multi-platform storytellers, advertising creatives, festival and digital channel curators, and post-production specialists in screen and immersive media. Graduates emerge with the ability to generate and deliver sophisticated prototypes, portfolios, and projects for the screen industry.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| 1.0 | Professional Readiness |
| 1.1 | Analyse, develop or produce creative media projects within a framework of specialised practice-oriented knowledge and skills. |
| 2.0 | Critical and Creative Inquiry |
| 2.1 | Engage critically with your creative practice research through the application of established theory. |
| 3.0 | International and Intercultural Engagement |
| 3.1 | Apply collaborative practice, research, and entrepreneurial skills to business, curation and understanding audiences |
| 4.0 | Indigenous Competencies |
| 4.1 | Critically reflect on ethical practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous peoples and communities as professional screen arts practitioners. |
| 5.0 | Active Citizenship |
| 5.1 | Engage screen audiences and communities for impact and change. |
| 6.0 | Effective Communication |
| 6.1 | Demonstrate high-level abilities and self-awareness as an oral, written and audio-visual communicator. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in Society and Culture or Creative Arts
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11378 Graduate Certificate in in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary or C11379 Graduate Certificate in in Screen Arts and Production: Drama.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
For applicants who need to demonstrate their interest in the course:
- Personal statement outlining:
- how the applicant’s experience and skills could be applied to the course
- evidence of any post-secondary achievements such as the satisfactory completion of any non-award courses in Screen Arts and Production fields or adjacent areas
- evidence of recognition of any works completed in screen arts and production, such as the acceptance of works created by the applicant into domestic or international festivals
- a statement about the applicant’s understanding of the opportunities and careers that exist within the screen industries, and what kinds of work they see themselves doing upon completion of the course
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have successfully completed subjects from the Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary (C11378) or the Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Drama(C11379) are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one and a half (1.5) years, full-time basis, or three (3) years, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students complete 72 credit points of study. All students are required to complete four core subjects. Students also select four elective subjects from a list of choices.
Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points per session. Part-time students should undertake 12 credit points per session.
Course completion requirements
| STM91920 Core Subjects (Screen Arts) | 48cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Total | 72cp |
Course program
Typical course programs are shown below for full-time and part-time students, commencing in Autumn or Spring sessions.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57684 Studio: Unscripted | 12cp | |
| 57685 Studio: Scripted | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57686 Studio: Screen Experiences | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57687 Studio:Screen Arts Project | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 57684 Studio: Unscripted | 12cp | |
| 57685 Studio: Scripted | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57686 Studio: Screen Experiences | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57687 Studio:Screen Arts Project | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57684 Studio: Unscripted | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57685 Studio: Scripted | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57686 Studio: Screen Experiences | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57687 Studio:Screen Arts Project | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 57684 Studio: Unscripted | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57685 Studio: Scripted | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57686 Studio: Screen Experiences | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92344 Elective Subjects (Screen Arts) | 24cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57687 Studio:Screen Arts Project | 12cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
The Screen Arts and Production courses are part of an articulated program comprising of the Graduate Certificate Screen Arts and Production: Drama, Graduate Certificate Screen Arts and Production: Documentary, Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts and Production (exit-only course), Master of Screen Arts and Production and the Master of Screen Arts and Production (Extension).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222