Bachelor of Film and Television (Screen Industries)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Flinders University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Film and Television (Screen Industries) at Flinders University is ideal for students who want to turn their passion for filmmaking and storytelling into a career. The course combines hands-on production with creative and critical studies, helping students build practical skills and a strong portfolio for the screen industry.

Curriculum structure

Year 1:
Students build the basics of filmmaking and screen production through subjects such as Film Form, Postproduction, Television Skills and Screen Production Techniques. The focus is on understanding how stories work while gaining practical production experience.

Year 2:
Students develop more specialised creative and industry skills through Screenwriting, Documentary Media, The Hollywood Industry and Screen and Media Production. There is greater emphasis on developing ideas, working collaboratively and understanding how the screen industry operates.

Year 3:
The final year focuses on bringing everything together through subjects such as TV Production, Contemporary Screen Cultures and History of Film Style. Students also have the opportunity to develop a TV pilot, creating a substantial piece of work for their professional portfolio.

Focus areas

Film and television production, screenwriting, documentary, television, postproduction, film studies, screen cultures, multimedia and screen industries.

Learning outcomes

Students graduate with practical filmmaking and storytelling skills, experience working on screen productions, an understanding of the wider industry and a portfolio of creative work.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The course is strongly industry-focused, with practical production work, industry placements and opportunities to work with screen professionals. While it is not a professionally accredited degree, it is designed to prepare students for employment across film, television and digital media.

Reputation (employability rankings)

Flinders reports that its Creative Arts offering ranks #1 in South Australia for full-time employment, student support and teaching quality, according to The Good Universities Guide. The university also highlights strong graduate employment outcomes and industry-focused learning in its Film and Television programs.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This is a very hands-on degree, with students learning filmmaking by actually creating screen projects. They get experience with professional production equipment, editing and sound facilities, while working collaboratively on productions and building a portfolio of work. Students can also gain industry experience through placements and bring their skills together by developing a TV pilot in the final year:

Professional filmmaking equipment: Access to video cameras, 16mm cameras, gimbals, lighting, sound equipment, tracks, dollies and green screens.
Post-production facilities: 20 post-production suites for editing, colour grading and post-production sound, along with a dedicated screening room.
Sound production: A Foley studio allows students to experiment with recording and creating sound for screen.
The Void: Flinders’ motion capture and virtual reality facility supports areas such as digital storytelling, performance capture and virtual production.
Industry placements: Opportunities to gain practical experience with industry organisations in South Australia, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Collaborative productions: Students work together on screen projects, gaining experience of the teamwork and different production roles involved in professional filmmaking.
Specialist pathways: Minors in Visual Effects, Sound Production and Performance allow students to explore areas such as CGI, motion capture, immersive sound and performance.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates leave Flinders with practical production experience, a creative portfolio and a solid understanding of the screen industry. The degree can lead to careers such as Film Producer, Video Editor, Cinematographer, Content Creator and other roles across film, television and digital media.

The course also helps students take the next step into the industry through:

Industry placements: Students can gain hands-on experience, build professional contacts and get a better understanding of potential career paths.
Industry connections: Flinders has connections with screen and media organisations, with placement opportunities available across South Australia, Australia and overseas.
Employment outcomes: Flinders reports that its Creative Arts offering ranks #1 in South Australia for full-time employment, student support and teaching quality according to The Good Universities Guide.
Salary potential: Flinders cites $1,862 median weekly earnings for Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors, based on Jobs and Skills Australia data.
Professional portfolio: Students graduate with a body of creative work and can develop a TV pilot, giving them something tangible to present to employers and industry contacts.
Alumni network: Graduates can continue to benefit from Flinders' wider alumni community and professional connections after completing their degree.

Further Academic Progression: After the bachelor's degree, students can progress to Honours in Creative Arts to undertake a substantial creative project alongside research. Postgraduate study in the creative arts can also provide opportunities to specialise further or move towards advanced creative practice and research.