Master of Film and Screen Arts
A hands-on education in contemporary screen production.
What you’ll study
The Master of Film and Screen Arts is a postgraduate coursework degree that combines traditional film production with new directions in the cinematic arts.
You will complete core units covering:
- story development
- scripting
- directing
- art design
- cinematography
- editing
- post-production
You will also complete a capstone unit comprising a major moving image project for public exhibition. You can choose between a research or professional development experience with the option to undertake a placement that interfaces directly with the creative industries.
Additionally, you will complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course.
For more information on the program structure, content, and units of study, please refer to the Master of Film and Screen Arts section of the Arts and Social Sciences Handbook.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
Additional information
* Portfolio requirements:
Submit a single PDF STATEMENT, labelled with your name, containing the following:
- LINK (Vimeo or YouTube) to a 1-2 minute personal video, introducing yourself, your filmmaking interests and why you want to do the MFSA degree. This is an informal, conversational piece-to-camera; please do not read out a statement.
- LINKS (Vimeo or YouTube) to two or more screen works on which you have performed a Key Creative Role (Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Production Design, Special Effects, Sound Recording/Sound Design, Animation, one or more of the above). If your film is in a language other than English, please include English subtitles. Make sure all credits are correct.
- ONE PARAGRAPH STATEMENT for each of the screen works listed above, explaining what the work is about, the Key Creative Role you performed on the work, the challenges you faced making the work, and what you learned in the process.
