Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)
Undergraduate course
Overview
The Film and Television honours program provides comprehensive education for digital outcomes in broadcast film and video post-production, computer/video game development and mobile network telecommunications - particularly in relation to advanced production skills, creative direction and project management.
The program aims to address the complexity of the film and digital video making processes and optimise learning by breaking down production components into distinct elements. The relationship between film/digital video-making principles, industry-based practice and creative development forms the basis of the curriculum. Through the program’s strong links with industry, graduates are well placed to seek employment in many areas of the film and television profession.
Information sessions
For further information on this course, please review the faculty web page at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design/courses/film-television-course.html
| Duration | 1 year full-time. Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time. | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time | ||
| Course code | FTV20 | ||
| Fees | For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website. |
Course in detail
Course description
The Film and Television honours program provides comprehensive education for digital outcomes in broadcast film and video post-production, computer/video game development and mobile network telecommunications - particularly in relation to advanced production skills, creative direction and project management.
The program aims to address the complexity of the film and digital video making processes and optimise learning by breaking down production components into distinct elements. The relationship between film/digital video-making principles, industry-based practice and creative development forms the basis of the curriculum. Through the program’s strong links with industry, graduates are well placed to seek employment in many areas of the film and television profession.
Course structure
This Honours program consists of all coursework units of study and requires students to complete 100 credit point units of study, 50 per semester.
Industry Placement - Students accepted into the Industry Placement program in the third year of the bachelor degree are required to complete the coursework program in their honours year.
Students in honours programs at Swinburne University of Technology will be awarded Honours Grades in the following categories:
H1 (first class honours) - if their overall grade is 80% or above
H2A - if their overall grade is 70 to 79%
H2B - if their overall grade is 60 to 69%
H3 - if their overall grade is 50 to 59%
N - if their overall grade is below 50%
Note: the Pass grade (P) is not utilised.
H1 (first class honours) - if their overall grade is 80% or above
H2A - if their overall grade is 70 to 79%
H2B - if their overall grade is 60 to 69%
H3 - if their overall grade is 50 to 59%
N - if their overall grade is below 50%
Note: the Pass grade (P) is not utilised.
Work expected outside normal timetabled contact hours, in keeping with related design courses, will usually be no less than a minimum of two hours independent study for each contact hour.
* Please note that international students on a student visa must study full-time as part of their visa requirements.
Units of study
February Intake
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The Bachelor of Film and Television degree conforms to the AQF Guidelines for a bachelor degree by allowing students to:
- acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts, and the associated communication and problem-solving skills
- develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake film and television research, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
- develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt, including in a professional context
- gain a foundation for self-directed and life-long learning
- gain interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study
Career opportunities
Broadcast film and video post-production, computer/video game development and movie network telecommunications, scriptwriting.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the program are eligible for membership of the following industry bodies:
- Australian Screen Editors Guild
- Screenservices Association of Victoria
- Australian Graphic Designers Association (AGDA)
- Design Institute of Australia (
- Melbourne Art Directors Club (MADC)
- Australian Cinematographers Society
Graduate attributes
Swinburne produces graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context it is the intent of Swinburne that its graduates exhibit certain graduate attributes.
Swinburne expects that its graduates:
- are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
- are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- operate effectively in work and community situations
- are adaptable and manage change
- are aware of environments in which they will be contributing
Course experience
Industry learning
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Swinburne students undertaking a Bachelor of Film and Television degree who are accepted into the Industry Placement program must complete the coursework honours year.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Film and Television degree with Swinburne, or equivalent program, with a credit average, may be required to attend an interview with folio/showreel for entrance into the coursework honours year.
Pathways
You may be able to gain credit in this course for your prior studies. If you have studied at another institution, either here in Australia or in your home country, check our Credit Transfer Database to see how many exemptions you may be entitled to. If you are studying a Swinburne TAFE course, or are considering apply for one, take a look at our Pathways page to see how many credits you may gain in a Swinburne bachelor degree.
Credit transfer
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide' at: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/credit/
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which your prior work history, life experience and previous study are measured against the course you are undertaking. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits in accordance with Swinburne policies.
Apply
How to apply
Apply direct to Swinburne by following the step-by-step process at: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply/undergraduate/honours/index.html
Scholarships
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships