Master of Screen Producing
Master of Screen Producing
The Master of Screen Producing is a practice-based coursework degree that gives you industry-leading knowledge and the skills to work as a professional producer in the rapidly transforming screen industry, and includes pathways for either research or professional experience. You’ll develop expertise across all aspects of screen producing – from…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Screen Producing is a practice-based coursework degree that gives you industry-leading knowledge and the skills to work as a professional producer in the rapidly transforming screen industry, and includes pathways for either research or professional experience.
You’ll develop expertise across all aspects of screen producing – from gaining experience in the creative, practical and business functions of this vital role to exploring emerging trends in contemporary screen culture and storytelling.
This degree creates space for you to build networks for your future career, including the kinds of creative partnerships that could last a lifetime. You’ll benefit from mentoring by our expert staff at the Victorian College of the Arts, insights from industry guest speakers and active engagement across student cohorts.
Alongside your classroom experiences you’ll also collaborate on graduate productions with our masters-level film and television students. Through working in senior production roles you’ll gain experience with the tools and strategies used in the industry, refine your understanding of the diverse talents and aspirations that drive screen productions and hone the interpersonal skills to lead creative projects.
Career outcomes: Our graduates become artistic changemakers and cultural agents in the professional film, television, arts and streaming markets in Australia and overseas. Take the next steps in your career as a screen producer with comprehensive specialist knowledge and a philosophy that’s uniquely yours – as well as a skill base that’s strong, diverse, and offers you the resilience to succeed as media markets continue to transform.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: an undergraduate degree or equivalent; or six years of documented relevant work experience;
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider: prior academic performance; or relevant professional work experience
English language requirements:
TOEFL – you need a score from a minimum of 577+ including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English for a paper-based test. Or a score of at least 79 and scores of at least 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading, 13 for listening for an internet-based test.
IELTS – you need a score from a minimum of 6.5 or more in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English – you need an overall score from a minimum between 58-64 inclusive and achieve no PTE communicative skills score below 50.
Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – you need a Cambridge English Score from a minimum 176 with no skill below 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is renowned worldwide as a leading tertiary institution for artistic invention. The VCA offers a unique selection of programs across the visual and performing arts and media, taught by faculty who are experts in their fields. The VCA has a proven track record of developing future change-makers as evidenced by the notable achievements of its alumni. The VCA is an inclusive community of practicing writers and artists, designers, choreographers, actors, filmmakers and many more creative people. At the VCA, there is strong emphasis on the training of technical skills alongside the development of artistic voice. The college aims to both challenge and support students within a safe but stretching environment. The VCA shares the University of Melbourne’s Southbank campus with valued colleagues and peers from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
