Program Overview

Bachelor of Multinational Film Production

This course provides graduates with foundational screen production skills and cross-cultural knowledge to create and distribute filmed content in Asian Pacific markets. It balances theory, practical skills, and project production. Graduates will develop problem-solving abilities for both entertainment and business applications, with potential careers in media production, screenwriting, directing, producing, content creation, and international production management. Graduates may also start their own businesses focused on international markets in the Asia Pacific.

Course Overview

The course equips graduates with foundation screen production skills and critically reflective cross-cultural knowledge to successfully produce and distribute filmed content in Asian Pacific markets. The course provides an even balance of subjects in theoretical foundations, practical skills development, and project production.

Course Information

• CRICOS Course Code: B
• Professional Accreditation: Personalized support from staff to obtain customized credentialing
• Campus: Level 1, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
• AQF Level: Bachelor degree (level 7) (ASCED Field of Education: 1003 - Visual Arts and Crafts)
• Course Duration: Full Time: 3 Years (6 Terms)
• Total Course Fee: A$66,000 (Tuition Fee) + A$300 Enrollment Fee (Non-Tuition Fee)
• Credit Points: Total of 24 subjects delivered across six full-time study terms, amounting to 240 credit points (40 credit points per term)
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face Delivery at UHE campus

Entry Requirements

• Domestic: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
• International: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent with mathematics and one of the subjects successfully completed and an IELTS or equivalent score of 6.0 with no sub-score of less than 5.5

Course Progression

1. Students must earn a minimum Pass or Satisfactory assessment for all subjects to progress through the course.
2. Students who fail any one subject may repeat that subject in or before the following semester in addition to completing any other prescribed subjects.
3. Students who fail two or more subjects will be required to repeat the year, with credit granted for subjects already successfully completed.

Pre-Requisites for Specific Subjects

There are no pre-requisites for Year 1 subjects and Internships. Enrolment in Year 2 and Year 3 subjects except Internship requires satisfactory completion of each preceding year.

Delivery Mode

Face to face for all subjects. Hybrid online assignment submission and assessment with mixed face-to-face lectures and electronic tutorials are used for Screenwriting 2-3, and Film History 1-3.

Academic Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be able to shorten the length of this program by applying to transfer any recognised prior learning credits. The application will be assessed in consistency with the principles of the UHE's Academic Credit Policy and Procedure.

Professional Accreditation

No professional accreditation or registration is required for graduates to practice professionally.

Assessment Method

• All subjects have a minimum attendance hurdle of 80% attendance for scheduled face-to-face components.
• All written materials are to be submitted in English.
• Video productions may include non-English language elements provided they are also subtitled or translated.
• Film History 1-3 group subjects, Screenwriting 1-3 group subjects, and Project 1-5 group subjects are assessed by criteria-referenced scoring to indicative grades subject to moderation of Fail (F: 0-49%), Pass (P: 50-64%), Credit (65-74%), Distinction (75-84%), and High Distinction (85-100%).
• Each 10CP subject will normally require progressive submission of three assignments, of which one may be in video form. Video submissions will normally receive a mixed group and individual performance mark.
• Each 20CP and final 30CP Capstone Project subject will normally require three assessments including submission of a comprehensive project portfolio including: final script, production schedule and budget, crewing and casting lists, and location clearances; an individually assessed skill performance; and a final video project submission that will normally receive a mixed group and individual performance mark.
• Project group subjects are assessed by combined individual and group achievement scores. Individual achievement is assessed by continuous observed performance and participation throughout production. Group achievement is assessed at completed project screening stage with all credited crew receiving the same component score.
• Screenwriting and History group subjects have a majority of individual grading assessments.
• Skills group subjects and the Internship subject have a combined Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory assessment, with graded assessment elements.

Course Learning and Employment Outcomes

Potential careers for graduates include:

• Broadcast Presenter
• Programme Researcher
• Television Camera Operator
• Film Director
• Community Arts Worker
• Television/Film/Video Producer
• Location Manager
• Event Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Advertising Art Director
• Marketing Executive
• TV Production Coordinator

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Advanced media production skills: Graduates demonstrate fundamental skills in screenwriting, realization of complex abstract ideas into coherent visual narratives, applied skills video camera use and lighting, directing actors, web-site design and video postproduction.
2. Cross-cultural capability: Graduates will be able to apply their skills widely including the use of non-specialist communication technologies readily accessible to public and private enterprises in the Asia Pacific.
3. Cross-cultural historical literacy: Graduates will have an introductory knowledge of film histories in Asia and the West, and show critically reflective ability to make thoughtful cross-cultural comparison between regional film industries and cultural practices.
4. Media entrepreneurship: Graduates will show entrepreneurial aptitude in identifying new media communication opportunities in existing and non-traditional communications industries.
5. Multinational technical literacies: Graduates will be able to efficiently produce dramatic and factual video program materials meeting technical and aesthetic standards of broadcast and online networks in the Asia Pacific.
6. Occupational health and safety: Graduates practice operational understanding and compliance with relevant occupational health and safety guidelines in Victoria.
7. Ethical interpersonal skills: Graduates display mature interpersonal communication skills enabling them to work cooperatively with others in teams.
8. Autonomous problem solving: Graduates can autonomously synthesize original communication solutions for novel problems in professional film production and online employment environments.
9. Interculturally resilient: Graduates are personally resilient and ethically aware in their dealings with others and show high levels of inter-cultural awareness.

Fee Structure

• Semester 1: $11,000.00
• Semester 2: $11,000.00
• Semester 3: $11,000.00
• Semester 4: $11,000.00
• Semester 5: $11,000.00
• Semester 6: $11,000.00