Screen Studies careers
Visual culture and the moving image is emerging as one of the dominant forms of communication as we enter the 21st century. The Screen Studies program at the University of Melbourne deals with moving images from early optical technologies through mainstream cinema and TV to current cutting-edge technologies like computer games and theme parks.
With a degree in Screen Studies you'll develop a broad knowledge of the history of world cinema and have the specific knowledge and skills you need to navigate the rapidly evolving film culture industry as well as the general skills needed to make you flexible in a range of exciting careers.
Acquired skills
Screen Studies graduates will be able to:
- Think critically
- Perform in depth research and analysis
- Administer a variety of programs
- Think creatively and offer innovative solutions
- Understand the nature of the moving image in its social, economic and cultural contexts
- Work with the various film culture bodies, understanding their purpose, structure and functions
- Possess the qualifications needed to pursue advanced study in the field
Career flexibility
A degree in Screen Studies will prepare you for a wide range of employment possibilities, especially important in today's quickly changing world where transferable skills are a necessity. Career opportunities include:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Media professionals
- Editors
- Reviewers and Film Critics
- Archivists
Screen Studies graduates are currently working with:
- Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
- ScreenSound Australia
- ABC Television & ABC Radio
- The Australian Film Institute
- The Age
- The Melbourne International Film Festival
- Senses of Cinema
- The St. Kilda Short Film Festival
- Computer game companies
- Village Roadshow
- Buena Vista/Disney
- Cinemedia