With the rise of streaming giants like Netflix, jobs in film and television are at an all time high. Your specialised skillset could take you all over the world working on million-dollar movie sets, small indie films, television sets, production houses, in advertising and media agencies, in government or virtual reality studios, to name a few.
You could use your creative storytelling skills to work in the industry as a cinematographer, director, producer, editor, scriptwriter or showrunner, amongst others. You may work in the lighting, camera or sound departments, or behind the scenes as a generalist.
Throughout your career you’ll build a portfolio of work which could be full of commercials, music videos, films, online content and corporate videos; content that will showcase your creative ability and talent.
You’ll combine your creative and technical skills to tell stories, express emotion and convey messages to an audience.
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11%
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors
*National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026
Ranked No.1 in SA
in Creative Arts for learner engagement, skills development, student support and teaching quality.
(The Good Universities Guide 2023 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)
Five Stars
in Creative Arts for learner engagement, learning resources, skills development and teaching quality.
(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate))
With a focus on practical filmmaking, the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) prepares you for a career in the screen industry and covers 10 core filmmaking topics.
Find your niche in the film and television industry in Australia. With the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film and Television) you can do anything from film production to film distribution.
*Available at Festival Plaza from 2024.
The Bachelor of Arts (Screen) and Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film and Television) are industry-focused degrees that prepare you for employment in a variety of positions in an ever evolving industry.
Studying Screen, Film and Television can lead to a variety of jobs. These include cinematographer, production assistant, video editor, multimedia designer, film festival programmer and film/television critic.
Whether you are looking for local, interstate or international employment, your skills will be highly sought after by screen production companies, media organisations, post-production studios, film festivals and film distributors.
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I have a passion for film and television because they are such incredible mediums for creative storytelling. You can move people, change minds and explore new universes in a way that can be totally absorbing to your audience. I chose Flinders because I was seeking a combination of both hands-on practical production as well as theory and analysis, plus they have a reputation for producing great graduates. I’m so glad I did because I’ve had really great lectures who have real experience in the industry and a commitment to adapting and updating based on current trends and technology.
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Discover what it's like to study screen, film and television at Flinders..
Learn about Creative Arts, Industries & Media at Flinders with Senior Lecturer Dr Tom Young
Dr Tom Young’s extensive experience in documentary, television commercial and client video production has given him a highly practical approach to his teaching. Tom understands exactly what the industry requires of graduates, and as head of video production company Frankie Films, he practices exactly what he preaches.
In partnership with Channel 44, and sponsored by Banks and Brown, Flinders students have created an exciting new television series.
Our incredible teaching and research staff within the screen, film and TV sector are experts in their professions and well-connected to industry.
Dr Claire Henry (Discipline Lead)
Dr Claire Henry is an award-winning university educator and HEA Fellow, specialising in contemporary cinema, the representation and regulation of sex and violence on screen, and genre and auteur studies.
Associate Professor Julia Erhart
Associate Professor Julia Erhart is an internationally recognised feminist film scholar and expert in the fields of feminist, LGBTQ, and documentary media.
Dr Cameron Nelson is an award-winning writer/director whose first feature, Some Beasts, was chosen to participate at the IFP Narrative Labs, the U.S. in Progress-Wroclaw, and received an Austin Film Society post-production grant. The film went on to screen at both national and international festivals and received a physical and streaming release via Turn Key Films.
Dr Tom Young’s extensive experience in documentary, television commercial and client video production has given him a highly practical approach to his teaching.
As well as being a lecturer in screen and media at Flinders University, Dr Matt Hawkins is also the artistic director of the South Australian Playwrights Theatre writing, producing and directing plays, podcasts and audio series and a producer at Frankie Films creating video content for the government and private sectors.
Dr Nicholas Godfrey’s research and teaching interests are comprehensive, including Hollywood cinema, film aesthetics, the history of film distribution, Australian national cinema and Asian cinema.
Helen Carter is an award-winning, masters-educated, cinematographer with 20 years' experience in the film and television industry and is currently researching a PhD in cinematography in Australia.
Living and studying overseas presents you with the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture while continuing your tertiary study at one of Flinders University’s 70+ overseas partner universities.
Why wait until you graduate to see the world? Let our program offer you the educational adventure of a lifetime.
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