About Screen Arts
Screen Arts at Murdoch University encompasses the disciplines of,
Screen Production
The Bachelor of Creative Media in Screen Production at Murdoch University will give you real-life world learning experiences straight from industry professionals. Join our international award-winning teachers and get the skills and experience to work behind the camera. Key skills you will learn are,
- scriptwriting
- producing
- directing
- cinematography
- production design
- digital video editing
- sound recording
- sound design
Screen Alumni Testimonial
“After completing a degree in
Creative Media I now get to harness my passion for filmmaking and I’m in a unique situation where I get to do what I love, while also learning about
important issues currently facing our world first-hand from some of the top researchers in the world.“
Dannon Wu
Video Production Officer
Harry Butler Institute Murdoch University
“Murdoch is more than just a place to me. It’s not about the buildings; it’s about the people who nurtured my love for film and made me even more passionate about it.”
Jessica Bailey
True Voice Productions and Mentoring
“>“The academics get to know you personally – they keep an eye out and highlight opportunities that fit your skillset. They really help to bridge that gap between the academic and real-world experience; which can really give you an edge when you enter the workforce.“
Carmel Fox
Freelance Filmmaker
64′ Productions
Screen Production Staff
Dr Glen Stasiuk is a award-winning filmmaker, lecturer & senior Indigenous researcher at Murdoch University and a maternal descendent of the Minang-Wadjari Nyungars (Aboriginal peoples) of the South-West of Western Australia. Glen’s documentary The Forgotten & Wadjemup: Black Prison – was voted Best Documentary at the 2003 WA Screen Awards, and the more recent documentary Survivors of Wadjemup has won over 13 national and international film awards.
Dr Damian Fasolo is a lecturer and researcher in the Screen Production programme at Murdoch University and a multi-award-winning cinematographer and filmmaker. His short film work has earned him numerous awards including 4 ACS Awards and 4 WASA nominations. He has worked on numerous music videos, TVCs, documentaries and television productions for clients including BBC UK, BBC Australia, Seven Perth, ABC, FFC, Invasion Films, Market United, Sonshine, Black Russian Productions, Ribosome, the Dirty Secrets, the Fergusons, McDonalds, the Cancer Foundation and Homestart.
Media Arts Centre
You’ll get to learn hands-on skills in our Media Arts Centre, using our sound stage, green screen and TV production studios, editing and podcasting suites and sound recording studios.
Games Art and Design
The Games Art and Design course concentrates on three main production roles: 3D Modelling and Animation, Concept Artist, and Games Designer. Each role has very different job requirements and the Games Art and Design major deals with all three.
Showcase your games projects in real world events like the Perth Games Festival!
Photography
Enrolling in the Photography course at Murdoch University provides hands-on, practical experience in producing images for commercial, artistic, and editorial use. You’ll also gain essential skills in freelancing and consulting, preparing you for a successful career in the industry.
As a student, you’ll build a professional portfolio under the guidance of renowned photographers, and industry professionals. Key competencies you’ll develop include:
- Photographic techniques
- Digital imaging and design
- Studio lighting
- Documentary photography
- Commercial photography
Sound Design
In this audio production course, you’ll be encouraged to think innovatively and explore all aspects of sound engineering, acoustic environments, and the visual and narrative structure of audio. Sound plays a crucial role in screen production, enhancing the overall experience and storytelling in several ways. It can evoke emotions and set the mood for a scene, with music, sound effects, and dialogue working together to create an emotional connection with the audience. Sound helps to convey the story and provide context, with dialogue delivering the plot and sound effects and background music hinting at unseen elements or foreshadowing events. Sound design creates a sense of place and environment, making scenes feel more realistic and immersive through ambient sounds and background noise. In summary, sound is an integral part of screen production that enhances the visual elements, supports the narrative, and creates a more engaging and immersive experience for the audience
For more informaton on Screen Production at Murdoch, visit:
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/course/undergraduate/mj-scp
For more informtion about Photography at Murdoch, visit:
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/courses/undergraduate/mj-pht
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