昆士兰科技大学

You will graduate not only with advanced technical and creative skills, but also with highly developed legal knowledge you can apply within the film, screen and new media industries. You can also pursue a career as a barrister or solicitor in private practice, or to practise with large companies, in government agencies, or as a policy adviser. Through the combination of film, screen and new media with law, you will enhance your employability in your chosen field, whether in the legal fraternity or as a creative practitioner.

This film course for the digital age provides flexibility and a broad range of practical industry skills while encouraging you to develop your skills in producing, writing, editing, sound, cinematography or directing. You will learn skills used in audio-visual media, gain business and leadership skills, and knowledge of how the entertainment industry works. Regardless of your chosen specialisation, this broad base of skills will make you attractive to employers, or set you up to better take control of your freelance career.

You will be industry ready for the career path you choose to pursue. You will gain experience in your specialisation by working with other students to produce creative works for external clients and may have your works showcased to the industry at public screenings in your final year.

Highlights

Develop skills in cinematography, editing, sound or directing, or learn how to be a producer or scriptwriter.
Showcase your work to industry professionals and external clients at public screenings.
Choose from a range of genres including documentary, drama, television, experimental film while exploring digital and mobile platforms.
Gain a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience.
Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned law experts.
Complete 2 separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
Complement your film, screen and new media skills with a law degree.

Career outcomes

Graduates work in the film, television and screen industries in entry-level positions on film sets, for production companies or screen media outlets, and as freelance professionals. Career outcomes include cinematography, vision and sound editing, directing, script-writing, producing or production management. Your Law degree will provide additional career opportunities within the film and entertainment industry, such as media lawyers involved in copyright disputes, negotiation of licences and talent agreements. Alternatively, law can enhance your skills as a film producer to draft contracts, and develop and manage deals. Or you could work as a film maker specialising in crime or legal content within film, TV or online media.

Possible careers

Advertising and New Media Professional
Artist
Barrister
Crown Law Officer
Film Composer
Film/Television Producer
Government Officer
Internet Professional
Lawyer
Media Producer
Multimedia Designer
Producer
Solicitor
Technical Officer
media lawyer