Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Screen Production is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed in the film industry. The program is offered by SAE New Zealand and is available to students who complete a pathway program at SAE Indonesia.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Screen Production program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Camera Operator
• Videographer
• Film Post Production
• Online Content Creator
• Director
• Executive Producer
• Film Exhibition
• Media Lecturer
• Film Critic
• Video Editor
• Scriptwriter
• Line Producer
• Film/TV Publicist
• Event Manager
• Media Researcher

Program Structure

The program consists of a combination of theoretical and practical courses, including:

• Communication Skills
• Film Studies
• Introduction to Film Post Production
• Fundamentals of Filmmaking
• Scriptwriting
• Principles of Photography and Digital Video
• Compositing and Colour Grading

The program is offered in two options:

Option 1: Standard 22 Months

• Trimester 1:
  • Rashomon
  • Zeitgeist
  • Professional Practice 2
• Trimester 2:
  • Screen Collaboration Aotearoa 1
  • Futurist/Anarchist
  • Professional Practice 2
• Trimester 3:
  • Ko Te Ao Whanui Screen
  • Production Profile
  • Professional Practice 2

Option 2: Intensives 20 Months

• Trimester 1:
  • Kaupapa Maori
  • Creative Screen Specialization
  • Professional Practice 3
• Trimester 2:
  • Screen Collaboration Aotearoa 2
  • Fundamental Project Design
  • Professional Practice 3
• Trimester 3:
  • Fundamental Project Production
  • Professional Practice 3

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a 2-semester pathway program at SAE Indonesia
• Achieve an IELTS score of 6.0
• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid passport
• Obtain a New Zealand student visa

Program Duration and Type

The program duration is 12 months at SAE Indonesia and 16-22 months at SAE Auckland. The program type is a Bachelor of Arts in Screen Production, issued by SAE New Zealand.

Important Facts

• The program starts in September 2024, with a deadline for applications in August 2024.
• The qualification awarded is a Bachelor of Arts in Screen Production, issued by SAE New Zealand.
• Students must meet the admission requirements for both SAE Indonesia and SAE New Zealand.