Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
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.
Aims & 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
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. 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.
Units of Study:
February Intake Semester 1 HDFTV411 Major Film & Television Research Project (25 credit points) And one of the following elective sequences: HDFTV412 Producing and Preproduction of Major Film & TV Project HDFTV413 Advanced Film and Television Production Techniques or HAM415 Media Arts in Australia HAM410 Electronic Writing or HAMM440 Media and Multimedia Research Seminar (25 credit points) Semester 2 HDFTV421 Production of Major Film and Television Project (25 credit points) And one of the following elective sequences: HDFTV422 Film and Television Digital Broadcasting HDFTV423 Advanced Film and Television Post-production Techniques or HAL401 Cultural Convergence HAM422 Creative Writing and New Media
Industry-Based 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 Australia is currently not available to international students. However, international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL manager and appropriate immigration approval.
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 Australia is currently not available to international students. However, international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL manager and appropriate immigration approval.
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 (DIA) 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 This program addresses and maps these attributes, interpreted within a multi-disciplinary context.
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.
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/
Pathways (articulation):
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.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
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.
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Direct application to Swinburne.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Design website
