About Screen Production (BMedia)

Lights, camera, action! Yes, it’s clichéd but that’s what it’s all about!
Practically, our Screen Production degree seeks to teach you the practical elements of film and TV production – we even have a TV production studio to help you learn in a real-life environment. The degree not only sees you out and about filming, up to all hours of the night editing, writing and producing your own scripts, but we also provide you with an understanding of the industry, both within UAE and internationally. You will also learn about new media applications that have an impact on screen – think about animation, special effects and so on.

What can I do with my Media degree?

Wow, think about the diversity of options, do you want to see work in TV, film, radio, media communications, public relations, marketing, advertising…the list goes on. Depending on your area of specialisation and the unit mix you choose to take, your Murdoch studies can prepare you for a range of roles within the media industries.

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How to apply

To apply for one of our programs you must submit all the required documentation outlined in the checklists below.

You can submit documentation via post, email, facsimile or in person. Please be aware that in order to gain a full offer you must meet our minimum entry requirements and all your original transcripts will need to be sighted by one of our Admissions Officers.

Please use the checklist below and submit all documentation before the relevant due date.

UG/MUPC Application Checklist:

1. Complete the undergraduate application form.
2. Submit all of your completed qualifications and the transcripts of your results.
   • This will help the university to properly assess your application.
   • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
3. Enclose certified copies of your English test score (IELTS or TOEFL) if applicable.
4. An application fee should be included along with the application. Applications sent without this fee will not be processed.
   • Undergraduate application fee – AED 250
5. Submit two passport size photographs.
6. Submit your passport copy with visa page.

Student applications

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Course Details

Length of course	3 years full time internal study
Fee information	2009 fees-AED 60,000 per annum
Location	Dubai International Academic City
Murdoch course code	B1234

Course structure:

Course Structure - 72 points

Part I - 24 points

Foundation Unit - 3 points

Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section.

Core Units - 9 points

MCC116 - Introduction to the Screen
MCC124 - Photography
MCC128 - Screen Production I

General Electives - 12 points

Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Part II - 48 points

Core Units - 24 points

MCC226 - Screen Production II
MCC333 - Documentary
MCC201 - Professional Development in Screen Production
MCC248 - Screen Texts
OR MCC2481 - Screen Texts
MCC302 - Advanced Screen Production
MCC312 - Media Projects

General Electives - 24 points

Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by MUISCD, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Suggested double majors:

To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units.

What are my career options?

As a Murdoch Media Studies graduate, your employment outlook is excellent, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider.

Professions	What they do
Media Planner	Media Planners gather information on the public’s viewing and reading habits, and evaluate editorial content and programming to determine the potential use of media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or the Internet. The media staff calculates the numbers and types of people reached by different media, and how often they are reached.
Media Buyers	Media Buyers track the media space and times available for purchase, negotiate and purchase time and space for ads, and make sure ads appear exactly as scheduled. Additionally, they calculate rates, usage, and budgets.
Advertising Sales Agents	Advertising Sales Agents sell air time on radio and television, and page space in print media. They generally work in firms representing radio stations, television stations, and publications.
Producer / Director	Producers look for ideas that they believe can be turned into lucrative film projects or television shows. They may see many films, read hundreds of manuscripts, and maintain numerous contacts with literary agents and publishers. Producers are also responsible for all of the financial aspects of a film, including finding financing for its production. The Producer works closely with the director on the selection of the script, the principal members of the cast, and the filming locations, because these decisions greatly affect the cost of a film. Directors interpret the script and develop its thematic and visual images for the film. They direct the entire cast and crew during shooting.
Production / Set Designers / Art Directors	Production Designers design the physical environment of the film or television set to create the mood called for by the script. Television art directors may design elaborate sets for use in situation comedies or commercials. They supervise many different people, including illustrators, scenic designers, model makers, carpenters, painters, electricians, labourers, set decorators, costume designers, and makeup and hairstyling artists. These positions can provide an entry into the motion picture industry. Many start in such jobs in live theatre productions and then move back and forth between the stage, film, and television. Art Directors and their assistants develop the visual concepts and designs of advertisements. They prepare paste-ups and layouts for print ads and television storyboards, cartoon-style summaries of how an advertisement will appear. They also oversee the filming of television commercials and photo sessions.
Desktop Publisher	Using computer software, Desktop Publishers format and combine text, numerical data, photographs, charts, and other visual graphic elements to produce publication-ready material. Depending on the nature of a particular project, desktop publishers may write and edit text, create graphics to accompany text, convert photographs and drawings into digital images and then manipulate those images, design page layouts, create proposals, develop presentations and advertising campaigns, typeset and do colour separation, and translate electronic information onto film or other traditional forms. Materials produced by desktop publishers include books, business cards, calendars, magazines, newsletters and newspapers, packaging, slides, and tickets. As companies have brought the production of marketing, promotional, and other kinds of materials in-house, they increasingly have employed people who can produce such materials.