Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication

1 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

La Trobe University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Screen Media and Performance at La Trobe University is a dynamic one-year program perfect for creative students passionate about storytelling through film, theatre, and digital media, building on your undergraduate foundation to launch you into professional roles like filmmaker or content producer. You'll gain hands-on skills in multi-platform production, narrative development, and team collaboration while producing real projects on platforms like upstart, our student media hub.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 (Honours Level):

Dive deep into advanced screen and performance practices with subjects like MEDIA: SCREEN + SOUND HONOURS THESIS (MSS4HNJ), where you'll craft an original research project or creative work under expert guidance, honing your storytelling and critical analysis skills. You'll also tackle SCREEN + SOUND PERFORMANCE (MSS2PER or MSS3PER) to explore live and recorded media experiments, building confidence in public communication and creative problem-solving through collaborative productions. This year emphasises project management and digital literacy, preparing you for industry-standard outputs right from the start.

Focus Areas:
Screen production, sound design, performance arts, digital storytelling, multi-platform media, theatre and film festivals.

Learning Outcomes:
Develop confident public communication, creative collaboration, problem-solving, digital technology literacy, project management, multi-platform production, and narrative development—skills that transfer across creative industries.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
No specific external accreditation, but the program aligns with industry needs through practical placements, upstart media production, and connections to employers in TV, film, theatre, and media networks.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):
Graduates secure roles like filmmakers, screen producers, journalists, stage managers, and digital consultants at top employers including TV studios, theatre organizations, advertising agencies, and government arts bodies—boosted by transferable skills in communication, cultural awareness, and digital tech, as per alumni data from LinkedIn and Burning Glass Technologies.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Screen Media and Performance at La Trobe University, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills like multi-platform production, storytelling, video editing, and creative collaboration—skills that grads like Jess used to land journalism roles right away. You'll work on practical projects in subjects like Screen + Sound Performance and Acting for the Camera, gaining confidence in public communication, project management, and digital technology literacy through team-based creative problem-solving. This isn't just theory; it's about producing screen content, performing, and connecting with industry from day one, all supported by La Trobe's top 1% global ranking and innovative programs.

Here's how you'll get that experiential edge, straight from the program's setup:

- Exclusive studio access and production facilities: Use your own dedicated studio space for exhibitions, performances, and hands-on media creation, plus industry-grade tools like those in the Upstart newsroom with a three-camera television studio for broadcast experience.

- Group projects and creative collaboration: Build professional networks through team-based work in screen criticism, screen + sound performance, and multi-platform production, mirroring real theatre, film, and media roles.

- Digital tools and technical skills: Develop video editing, social media content generation, and digital literacy via subjects like Acting for the Camera and honours thesis projects focused on screen and sound.

- Industry connections and career prep: Gain experience that leads to roles in TV/film studios, theatre orgs, and agencies—think stage management, content production, and festival programming—with transferable skills highlighted by alumni success stories.

Progression & Future Opportunities

In the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Screen Media and Performance at La Trobe University, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills like video editing, multi-platform production, storytelling, and creative collaboration—skills our graduates rave about for landing jobs in film, theatre, and digital media. You'll develop digital technology literacy and project management through practical projects that mirror industry workflows, all while getting support from highly skilled theatre professionals. This program connects you directly to industry via exhibitions, community events, and performance opportunities, giving you the edge employers want.

Here's what makes the experiential learning stand out, with access to top facilities tailored for screen, media, and performance:

- Exclusive studio spaces for your own creative work, plus specialised facilities like painting and drawing studios, digital lighting studios, photographic darkrooms, and sculpture/printmaking workshops to experiment with screen and performance production.

- Hands-on production experience in subjects like *Screen + Sound Performance* (MSS2PER/MSS3PER) and *Acting for the Camera* (DRA3CAM), where you'll create multi-platform content and narratives.

- Industry-grade tools and newsroom, including a purpose-built Upstart newsroom with a three-camera television studio for broadcast and production practice.

- La Trobe Art Institute and its network of galleries for exhibitions, professional networking, and community events that showcase your screen and performance projects.

- Group and collaborative projects focused on creative problem-solving, team collaboration, and public communication, preparing you for roles like stage management, filmmaking, and content production.

Imagine turning your passion into a career—grads like Jess credit video editing and social media skills from this program for their job success, while Kate calls it life-changing. With La Trobe in the top 1% of universities worldwide, this Honours degree sets you up perfectly. Ready to apply? Spots fill fast—let's get your application started today.