Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen Production)
Creative Media
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A three-year, practice-oriented degree equipping students with the skills and expertise to create engaging screen-based content and launch a career in screen production and broadcasting.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
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Create Professional Screen-Based Content
Develop the ability to produce engaging screen productions such as short films, music videos, documentaries, and live broadcasts using industry-standard equipment and software.
Demonstrate Professional Competencies
Gain professional-level skills in key screen production roles, including camera operation, sound, post-production, directing, production management, and collaborating in a studio environment.
Understand Media Business and Legal Environments
Develop knowledge of the business, legal, and societal context of media production and broadcasting.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen Production) combines two years of immersive on-campus learning with a third year spent working in industry. Students develop professional screen production competencies through hands-on experience filming, editing, and producing a range of media including short films, documentaries, music videos, and live broadcasts. The degree features up-to-date, industry-aligned training in both technical and collaborative skills before students complete a substantial, paid 24-week industry placement. Graduates are prepared to enter the screen industry in creative or technical roles.
Course Content
- Immersive on-campus training in screen-based content creation
- Collaboration in filming, live multi-camera studio broadcasting, and editing
- Production of narrative short films, documentaries, music videos, news stories
- Professional workplace skills for media environments
- Hands-on experience with industry standard equipment and software
- 24-week paid industry placement
- Relevant core and elective courses, e.g. Media Ecology, Essential/Advanced Screen, Post Production, Business & Legal, Marketing & Sales, Group and Independent Projects, Photography, Videography, Content Management, 3D Motion Graphics
What you need to know first
University Entrance as specified by NZQA
Certificate in University Preparation (CUP)
Equivalent qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) as assessed by Ara
Alternative entry: evidence of equivalent skills through study, work or life experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Broadcast media
Screen production
Television
Film
Media and Communications
Future employment opportunities might be
Producer
Director
Researcher
Screenwriter
Technical roles such as camera, sound, or post-production
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