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About film and screen studies

Screen industries, technologies and cultures are changing faster than ever before. Learn how to navigate this rapidly transforming environment. What are the social and technological factors that control the screen media we consume? How is our understanding of current issues shaped by what we see on screens?

We look at historical, textual and critical approaches to film and screen. Studies cover Australian, Asian and European cinemas, Hollywood and its institutions, gender in film and TV, documentary film, Australian television, popular television genres, online screen forms and video practice.

Why choose film and screen studies?

You’ll develop advanced critical and writing skills, and build skills in using audio-visual technologies to convey ideas. You’ll be able to understand and apply screen theory, critically engage with cinema practices, and be able to interpret forms of film and television within the context of digital culture.

What will you study?

Studying film and screen will mean looking into topics such as:

  • Australian, Asian and European film and television cultures
  • Earlier and contemporary popular Hollywood
  • Contemporary television industries and practices
  • Documentary film and television
  • Race, gender and sexuality on screen
  • Video practice.

Career opportunities

Studying film and screen will open employment opportunities in:

  • Film distribution and marketing
  • Festival work
  • Curatorship
  • Film and television production
  • Criticism and reviewing
  • Screen media research and development
  • Archiving and restoration.

Global study

With Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll get the opportunity to venture into new and challenging contexts where you can apply your expertise.

Short term programs:

Screening Europe: Transnational histories, narratives and identities – Italy.

Exchange programs include:

  • Monash University Malaysia
  • University of Warwick – England
  • Queen Mary University of London – England.

Global Immersion Guarantee:

As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.

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Major Note Caulfield, Clayton
Minor Note Caulfield, Clayton

What a week: Film & screen studies

In our Monash Arts 'What a Week' series, two year 12 students hear from industry practitioners about where a Film and screen studies major can take them.

Career opportunities

  • Film distribution and marketing
  • Festival work
  • Curatorship
  • Film and television production
  • Criticism and reviewing
  • Archiving and restoration

Overseas opportunities

Study film and screen studies at universities overseas. You can explore other cultures with units in film and screen studies offered at our Malaysia Sunway campus, as well as a special unit on international aspects of Australian cinema at our centre in Prato, Italy.