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Subject Overview

Screen Production provides practical experience of film and media making, embedded within a liberal arts programme that explores the history, aesthetics and technologies of film and media.
You will be encouraged to develop traditional and innovative skills for creating cinematic narratives, as well as gaining technical expertise from staff with strong links to the industry.
Screen and Production is not offered as a BA major, but you can take courses at undergraduate level or enrol in the postgraduate programme.

Knowledge and Skills

The MA in Screen Production includes a large-scale production project. You can choose to focus on screenwriting, producing or directing (drama or documentary). The project will usually be a feature film (screenwriting), a short film (drama directing) or a half-hour documentary. You will work closely with a supervisor to realise your vision.
The programme is supplemented by guest speakers from the film industry, who will extend your knowledge of skills such as producing, research and art direction, and discuss the realities of progressing within the screen industry with you.
You will crew on each other's productions, further developing knowledge of the production process, as well as practical and teamwork skills. We support and encourage you to undertake internships with film production companies in your area of interest.

Potential Careers

Films produced by our students have screened at major international film festivals, including Venice, London and New York, and been included in the New Zealand International Film Festival.
We are proud of our close relationship with industry, as evidenced by our Industry Board of Advisors and the number of graduates who have successfully secured work in the industry.

Other information

Master of Arts in Screen Production
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Screen Production with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and submission of a project proposal approved by the Head of School or nominee as suitable for this MA.

180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Screen Production or an approved equivalent. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 180 points comprising:

  • 120 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 60 points for all Dissertation

Compulsory Courses

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Dissertation

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following: