Bachelor of Screen Production

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Edith Cowan University

Program Overview

At Edith Cowan University (ECU), the Bachelor of Screen Production is a practical, industry-focused degree designed to help you become a skilled filmmaker and screen content creator. It is suited to students who are passionate about storytelling, film, and television production, and who want to build both creative and technical skills in a hands-on learning environment. The course focuses on taking ideas from concept through to finished screen productions, just like in the professional industry.

Curriculum structure:

In the first year, you develop the core foundations of screen production through units such as Introduction to Screen Practice, Screen Evolution, Introduction to Studio Production, and Writing Drama. These subjects introduce you to storytelling techniques, basic production skills, and how screen media has evolved, while giving you early practical experience in creating short screen projects.

In the second year, you move into more advanced and creative production work with units like Screen Practice: Documentary, Screenwriting, Screen Practice: Collaboration, and Experiments in Screen. At this stage, you begin to refine your storytelling style, work closely in teams, and produce more structured documentary and fictional screen projects.

In the third year, you engage in industry-level production through units such as Contemporary Screen Audiences, Production House: Industry Projects, and Production House: Creative Screen Project. These units replicate real production environments, allowing you to develop professional-quality screen content and work on larger collaborative projects.

Focus areas: Screen storytelling, film production, screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, studio production, post-production, collaboration, visual storytelling

Learning outcomes: Students gain strong filmmaking and production skills, creative storytelling ability, technical expertise in screen media, teamwork and collaboration skills, critical understanding of screen content, and the ability to produce professional-level film and video projects.

Professional alignment (accreditation): AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Reputation (employability rankings): Edith Cowan University is well known for strong teaching quality and student satisfaction, with consistently high national ratings for learning experience and graduate outcomes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Experiential learning at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in the Bachelor of Screen Production is strongly hands-on, giving you real experience in filmmaking, studio work, and industry-style production environments. From the beginning of the course, you are actively involved in planning, shooting, editing, and delivering screen projects, working the same way professional film crews operate. The program is designed so that you learn by creating, collaborating, and building a strong production portfolio throughout your studies.

Experiential learning includes practical film production, industry exposure, and access to professional facilities and tools:

ECU screen production studios for filming, studio shoots, and collaborative production work
Industry-standard editing and post-production software used for cinematography, sound design, and visual storytelling
Practical training in key film-making roles such as directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, and production management
Large collaborative “production house” projects that simulate real film and television industry environments
Internship and placement opportunities that provide real-world industry experience and professional networking
Access to dedicated media labs, editing suites, and screen production facilities designed for film students
Library and digital resources supporting script development, research, and production planning
Industry-style production units where students create short films, documentaries, and experimental screen works
Opportunities to work in team-based projects that mirror real production crews in the screen industry
Development of a professional screen portfolio through progressively advanced film projects across the degree

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Edith Cowan University (ECU), the Bachelor of Screen Production prepares you for a creative and fast-paced career in film, television, and digital media. Graduates develop strong practical filmmaking skills and a professional portfolio, making them well suited for work in production companies, broadcast media, advertising agencies, and independent film projects.

Typical career outcomes include director, producer, cinematographer, editor, screenwriter, sound designer, visual effects artist, and content creator. These roles reflect the hands-on, industry-focused training built into the course.

Progression & Future Opportunities: ECU supports your transition into the screen industry through career services and practical learning experiences designed to make you job-ready:

ECU Careers and Employability services support students with resume writing, interview preparation, portfolio development, and industry connections
Strong industry engagement is embedded throughout the course through production-based learning and collaboration with screen professionals
Work Integrated Learning and professional experience units provide opportunities for internships and real production placements
The degree is an AQF Level 7 qualification, recognised nationally and internationally, supporting long-term career mobility in the screen and media industry
ECU is well known for its strong teaching quality and practical learning approach, which helps improve graduate employability in creative fields
Graduates leave with a professional screen portfolio, which is essential for entering film, television, and media production roles

Further Academic Progression: After completing this degree, students can continue into postgraduate study such as a Master of Screen Production, Master of Media and Communication, or other specialised film and media programs to further develop advanced creative, technical, or research skills.

Country Requirements

Canada: General High School Diploma required; specific requirements vary by province, Ontario requires average of 4 best Ontario Academic Courses with final year average of 60–75%, diploma completion required unless medium of instruction is French.
China: National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) or one year of tertiary study required; standard entry minimum 65.6% overall score, higher entry 70% overall score.
France: Completion of Baccalauréat Général or Baccalauréat Technologique (high school leaving certificate) required; standard entry minimum score 10, higher entry minimum score 12.
Germany: Successful completion of Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife or Reifezeugnis required; standard entry overall grade 4, higher entry 3.5, or Abitur 3 or better with English average of 8 points or above.
India: Higher Secondary Certificate (from a recognised board; Punjab and Haryana State Boards not accepted) or equivalent required; standard entry minimum 70%, higher entry minimum 80%.
Nepal: Higher Secondary School Certificate (Grade XII) or School Leaving Certificate (Grade XII) required; standard entry minimum 65% or GPA 2.61, higher entry minimum 78% or GPA 3.13.
Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate Certificate required; standard entry minimum 65%, higher entry minimum 78%.
Saudi Arabia: Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or a recognised completed Diploma at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution
South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) required (excluding Life Orientation); standard entry average 60% in best six subjects, higher entry 70% in best six subjects; English minimum C/60/5 required.
Turkey: Successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution
United States of America: High School Diploma required with ACT (standard 24, higher 29 with no section below 20) or SAT (pre-2016: 1500/2400 standard, 1875 higher; post-2016: 1090/1600 standard, 1330 higher with required section minimums), or AP pathway (minimum 2 AP subjects with 7 points for standard entry or 8 points for higher entry; English AP score 3 required in Language or Literature).