Overview
About this course
The Master of Film and Screen Arts (MFSA) offers you a hands-on education in contemporary screen production by teaching you how to develop a film project from concept to screen.
Who is it for?
It is ideal for professionals pursuing a career in the film, screen arts and digital media sector, and for anyone wishing to engage with contemporary filmmaking and interactive media.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Master of Film and Screen Arts is a postgraduate coursework degree that combines traditional film production with new directions in the cinematic arts.
You will complete core units covering:
- story development
- scripting
- directing
- art design
- cinematography
- editing
- post-production
You will also complete a capstone unit comprising a major moving image project for public exhibition. You can choose between a research or professional development experience with the option to undertake a placement that interfaces directly with the creative industries.
Additionally, you will complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Film and Screen Arts will:
- hold a bachelor's degree or higher award in visual arts from the University of Sydney or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; and
- present a portfolio* of creative work demonstrating the ability to undertake advanced art practice and coursework.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band