Screen Production Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

As a screen production student, you work on practical TV and screen production projects, using AUT’s industry standard TV studio facilities. There's a strong focus on developing practical skills throughout your studies so you'll be well-prepared for your future career in film, TV and screen production.

Year 1

This year you take eight core courses that give you an overview of the media world and communication theories:

• COMM505 Text, Image and Sound
• COMM512 Communication Ethics
• COMM513 Media Technology and Society
• COMM514 Intercultural Communication
• COMM515 Media, Politics and Citizenship
• COMM516 Media Production Foundations
• COMM517 Media Production Studio
• DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices

Year 2

You take four courses related to screen production, focusing on screen theory, studio production, short films and documentaries. You develop the creative and professional skills to assist on productions and sets, manage schedules and understand the varied roles in this thriving industry.

You study the following courses:

• TVSP601 Creative Documentary Production
• TVSP602 Studio Production
• TVSP603 Screen Theory in Action
• TVSP604 Short Film Production

You also take courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.

Year 3

You become more familiar with professional practices using camera, sound and editing equipment, lighting and post-production. You also develop your screenwriting skills, developing an original idea from concept to final script.

You study the following courses:

• TVSP701 Creative Screen Project
• TVSP709 Story Lab
• TVSP710 Creative Screen Practice

You also continue to take courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.