Bachelor of Screen Production

Summary

This qualification is designed for people who are pursuing a career in film, video or other related screen production industries. Graduates will have specialised skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to operate independently as creative contributors in the screen production industry. This includes the attributes necessary to contribute to a bi-and multi-cultural environment in Aotearoa New Zealand.

AIM

To equip students with advanced industry-led skills and knowledge in filmmaking and screenwriting. To facilitate the development of in-depth, self-reflective creative practice, underpinned by comprehensive transferable skills.

QUALIFICATION

This is an NZQA accredited programme of study that leads to the Level 7 Bachelor's Degree in Screen Production.

SKILLS AND OUTCOMES

• Analyse and generate solutions to unfamiliar and complex problems and issues related to key stages of film production
• Apply an advanced level of generic skills in a range of production activities such as screenwriting, storyboarding, pre-production planning and scheduling, production assisting, directing, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, editing vision and sound, VFX
• Understanding the key pre-production, production and post-production roles, processes and activities, and the ability to apply this understanding effectively to a range of creative and technical situations
• Use a range of production equipment, techniques and technology to achieve complex and challenging creative goals
• Plan and execute complex tasks either as an individual or part of a team
• A capacity for critical, conceptual and reflective thinking, creativity and originality
• Research skills and critical thinking towards specific problems and issues

CAREER OPTIONS IN THE SCREEN INDUSTRIES

What jobs will this course lead to?

Video editor
Producer
Cinematographer
Colourist
Director
Screenwriter
Visual Effects Artist
Camera Assistant