Study Creative Industries (Film and Television) at Flinders

Study Creative Industries (Film and Television) at Flinders

Get ready for a career across the creative industries.

The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film and Television) is aimed at emerging filmmakers and offers a flexible study program, allowing you to pursue your interests and explore film style and history, major filmmakers and industries, and theoretical concepts.

You will also work on student-led productions, learn technical skills and operate filmmaking equipment and become part of the Flinders creative community. Uniquely, we teach you how to make a TV pilot as your final major project. These topics are taught by passionate teachers, research experts and filmmakers who are actively involved in the industry.

Our graduates emerge with skills and knowledge to enable them to work independently and collaboratively.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

65.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244301 (Bedford Park) 284211 (City)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park
– City

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: $14,100

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

Student and ATAR profile

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244301 (Bedford Park)

284211 (City)

Why study Creative Industries
(Film and Television) at Flinders

Provides a comprehensive understanding of film and television studies.
Offers a unique curriculum, combining critical studies with production topics, together with a flexible study plan.
Encouraging opportunities for cross-disciplinary creative practice, and interdisciplinary creative collaboration.
Hands-on learning in small classes, taught by passionate teachers, research experts and filmmakers.
Plan, develop and complete a body of creative work, including a final year TV pilot.
Build your network by collaborating on student-led productions and an industry work placement.

Your career

This degree prepares you for careers across the industry, combining practical filmmaking skills with critical analysis, and a high-level study of film, television, and arts industries.

Potential occupations include:

Marketing or advertising content creator
Independent creative producer in sport, health, science and tourism
Film programmer, exhibition, and distribution roles
Film and television crew.

Potential employers include:

Corporate or government organisations
News and media organisations
Events, galleries, museums
Healthcare and charitable organisations
Sports organisations and broadcasters
Cinemas, arts festivals, and film distributors
Screen production companies and producers
Postproduction studios.

Accreditation / recognition:

Students and graduates can apply to join the Australian Writer's Guild, Australian Directors’ Guild, Australian Cinematographers Society, Australian Production Designers’ Guild, Australia Screen Sound Guild, and Australian Screen Editors.

Crew may join Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and producers Screen Producers Australia

Graduates can apply for grants from Carclew (under 26), Helpmann Academy (up to 5 years post graduation) and The Mercury.

“

I got the opportunity to direct a TV pilot which has always been a dream of mine.

Meeting friends that will move into the same industry as me is the most valuable thing I gained from this degree. I’ve also got to learn about the parts of filmmaking that I am most passionate about. Helen Carter is an incredible example of a woman in the industry and Claire Henry knows her topics so deeply that it's infectious.

Chaase Nigel-Brownlee, Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film & Television)

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Study Film, Screen & Television at Flinders

"I've had the opportunity to work with many ambitious and talented fellow students whilst on set. I've made close friends, practiced essential skills, and created some work I'm very proud of."

Luna Grzan
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film & Television)

Connect with industry

Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) cements Adelaide's place on the international stage as a hub of vibrancy, creativity, and innovation. Over twelve days this world-renowned festival provides a wide range of opportunities for festival-goers to be inspired, entertained, and educated, through a unique program of the best of global and national cinema, forums, collaborations, and special events. AFF celebrates diversity and excellence through creative storytelling and provides a strong platform for new and emerging Australian talent.

Graduates can apply for the Helpmann Academy grants and can apply to join the Australian Cinematographers Society, Australian Screen Editors and Australian Writer's Guild.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

An overview of screen production techniques, the fundamentals of film analysis, and an introduction to major creative artists and media theories
Develop your production skills: camera, sound, lighting, editing and post-production.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

Produce your own short documentary, combining theory and practice.
Study of major media industries (Hollywood, Australian media)
Develop, write and pitch a short video project
Have the opportunity to undertake an international field trip

Third year

A typical third year may include:

Collaborate with peers on a student-led TV pilot.
Undertake a work placement with an industry partner
Study film and television history and contemporary screen culture
Develop and make a short video production

Honours year

A typical Honours year may include:

The Honours year is focused on providing an opportunity for students to complete a year of independent creative work under the supervision of an academic staff member:

Produce your own short film, documentary, web series, feature film or TV pilot
Bring together a team of cast and crew
Showcase your skills and find an audience

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Practical experience

Practical experience is interwoven throughout this degree. You’ll have the opportunity to put your theory into practice with real-world industry opportunities and large-scale student-led productions.

Work Placements are embedded across the degree:

100 hours experience in an industry or professional workplace
Simulated workplace settings on campus
Assessment activities designed to simulate authentic workplaces

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program, and intensive field trips to international film festivals (e.g. a New Colombo Plan trip to Hong Kong) through a limited number of fully-funded student places.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.10	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	79.40	82.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer	53.90	60.85

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	22	38%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	22	38%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	5	9%
International Students	5	9%
All students	58	100%

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

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244301 (Bedford Park)

284211 (City)

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

Explore our pathways

Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen)

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic pathway programs

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film and Television)

Study Creative Industries (Film and Television) at Flinders

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