Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) at UTS equips students with practical production skills and conceptual knowledge for the creative industries. Through hands-on projects and industry collaborations, students develop a portfolio in short drama, documentary, animation, sound, and media arts. The program provides a strong foundation in storytelling, cinematography, directing, producing, editing, and sound design, preparing graduates for careers in film, television, digital media, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) equips students with the practical production skills and conceptual backing needed to enter the creative industries with a competitive edge.
This hands-on course, designed and taught by leading practitioners in the Australian film and television industry, sees students produce a portfolio of media works encompassing short drama, documentary, animation, sound, and the media arts. Located in the creative precinct of inner-city Sydney, UTS students have access to a wide variety of industry-standard equipment and facilities. Collaborating on a range of projects, students develop life-long creative partnerships from within a cohort of like-minded practitioners, whilst experimenting with their creative vision. They not only learn contemporary facets of media production, but also classic techniques and concepts rooted in the foundation of cinema and storytelling. Using industry-based production models, this course allows students to experience and specialize in a variety of roles such as cinematography, scriptwriting, directing, producing, sound, editing, and more. UTS student productions have been screened internationally, won awards at film festivals, and have been developed further into series.
• Program Description: The Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) is a three-year full-time course.
The course curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of media production. Students will develop skills in storytelling, cinematography, directing, producing, editing, and sound design. They will also gain a critical understanding of the media industry and its role in society. The course is taught by experienced industry professionals and provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Storytelling
• Cinematography
• Directing
• Producing
• Editing
• Sound design
• Media theory and criticism
• Media law and ethics
• Digital media technologies
• Structure: The program is divided into three years of study.
The first year provides students with a foundation in the principles and practices of media production. The second year allows students to specialize in a particular area of media production. The third year is dedicated to the completion of a major project.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Film and television production
• Digital media
• Journalism
• Public relations
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Opportunities: The program provides students with a range of opportunities to develop their skills and experience, including:
• Internships with industry partners
• Participation in student productions
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have a high employment rate and are well-prepared for careers in the media industry.
Many graduates have gone on to work for leading film and television production companies, digital media agencies, and other media organizations.