Bachelor of Film and Television

2 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Bond University

Program Overview

If you’ve ever imagined yourself behind the camera, developing stories for the screen, or bringing creative ideas to life through film and television, this degree is designed for you. Combining hands-on production experience with creative storytelling, it helps you build the skills and confidence needed to work in today’s fast-moving screen and media industries.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of filmmaking and television production. Through subjects like screen production, screenwriting, and film analysis, you’ll explore how great stories are created while developing practical skills in filming, editing, and visual storytelling.

Year 2

In your final year, you’ll take on more ambitious creative projects and begin working at a professional level. You'll produce original screen content, collaborate with other creatives, and refine your skills through advanced production and project-based learning that reflects real industry practice.

Focus Areas (string)

Film Production, Television Production, Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Documentary Production, Digital Storytelling

Learning Outcomes (string)

Professional production skills, creative storytelling, screen content development, technical expertise in filming and editing, teamwork and collaboration, industry-ready portfolio

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Built around practical industry experience, the program focuses on the skills, workflows, and creative processes used across film, television, streaming, and digital media production.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Bond University is widely recognised for its outstanding student experience, personalised learning environment, and strong graduate outcomes. Its accelerated academic calendar also allows students to complete their degree in just two years, helping them enter the industry sooner.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

One of the biggest strengths of this degree is how much time you spend actually making films and television content. Rather than waiting until the final year, you'll be developing projects, working in production teams, and using professional equipment throughout the program. The course is designed around hands-on learning, allowing you to experience the creative and technical sides of screen production while building a portfolio of work that reflects real industry practice:

Access to Bond University's purpose-built Film and Television Studio, designed for professional screen production and broadcasting
Train in dedicated editing suites and post-production facilities used for film and television projects
Work with professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment throughout production subjects
Develop skills in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, and editing through practical project work
Collaborate on group productions, taking on different crew roles similar to those found in professional film and television sets
Produce original short films, television content, and digital media projects as part of your coursework
Build a professional showreel and creative portfolio through continuous production-based assessments
Access extensive research materials through the Bond Library, supporting film studies, screen analysis, and production development
Learn in small class environments, allowing for close interaction with lecturers and industry-experienced practitioners
Engage with industry-focused projects that mirror professional production workflows and deadlines

The result is a learning experience that feels much closer to working in the screen industry than simply studying it, helping you graduate with both confidence and a body of creative work you can showcase to future employers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

This degree is designed to help you graduate with more than technical skills—you'll leave with a portfolio of screen projects, practical production experience, and a strong understanding of how the film and television industry operates. Graduates are well positioned for roles such as Film Director, Television Producer, Video Editor, and Screenwriter, while also having the flexibility to pursue careers across digital media and content creation.

To help turn your creative skills into a career, Bond provides a range of industry-focused opportunities and support services:

Access to Bond's Career Development Centre, offering career coaching, resume support, interview preparation, networking events, and employer connections
Learn in Bond's small-class environment, allowing close mentoring from academics and industry-experienced professionals
Benefit from Bond's strong links with the screen, media, and creative industries through guest speakers, industry projects, and professional networking opportunities
Graduate with a professionally developed showreel and portfolio, which are often essential when applying for film, television, and media roles
Earn a qualification from a university known for its high student satisfaction and strong graduate outcomes
Develop transferable skills in storytelling, communication, project management, collaboration, and creative problem-solving that are valued across multiple industries
Complete your degree in just two years through Bond's accelerated trimester system, allowing you to enter the workforce sooner than graduates from many traditional three-year programs

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the Bachelor of Film and Television, you can continue your studies through postgraduate coursework or research degrees in areas such as film, media, communication, creative industries, digital storytelling, or related disciplines. Further study can help you specialise in a particular area of screen production, move into leadership and management roles within the creative sector, or pursue academic and research pathways.