Bachelor of Arts (Television Production)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) prepares students for entry to broadcast television and related industries.

CSU is launching new age Communication and Creative Industries programs from 2014. CSU has always been at the forefront of innovative and cutting edge delivery of communication and creative practices in Australia. The new programs recognise the changing industries and prepare students for the 21st Century and beyond. Current students will have the flexibility to graduate with their existing degrees or transfer to the new programs. More information about the new programs will be available online soon, or you can register an expression of interest.

About the course

The Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) provides students with the appropriate vocational, practical and theoretical studies to allow them to pursue careers within the television industry. A strong emphasis on storytelling is present throughout the course, which addresses all facets of production and operations. This course aims to graduate a confident practitioner, well versed in contemporary television production skills, and informed by a strongly developed aesthetic and cultural awareness.

The course is one of the few in Australia with a focus specifically on television production. You will gain intensive hands-on experience with a range of industry standard equipment, making you job-ready upon graduation. The course prides itself on strong industry links, which offer opportunities for internships, scholarships and industry work placements.

Supplementary consultations

One of the unique things about CSU's Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) is that we have small class sizes, which allow intensive learning and interaction with your lecturers and fellow students, as well as the opportunity to work on practical projects and use our industry-standard facilities, not just watch the work being done. This makes our course very competitive. To give you the best opportunity to gain entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Television Production), CSU offers you the opportunity to undertake a supplementary consultation as part of your application process. This gives you the chance to meet with the course lecturers and demonstrate your interest, enthusiasm and talent for this career area, as well as finding out more about the course, our excellent facilities and exception practical opportunities.

Practical experience

The emphasis of the course is on learning through practical experience and training. From their first day, students are 'hands on' with facilities, and this continues throughout the three years. Students continually produce television material for assessment, regular screening events and online broadcast. Assessments are centered around a range of professional tasks aimed at giving students production experiences and challenges equivalent to those in industry. The course enjoys a direct relationship with the television industry through an active internship program where students take part in professional placements as part of their study. This further enhances the practical aspect of their study.

Scholarships

A series of scholarships are available for students, including some that are specific to this course.

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Further details and campus tours are available

Upon request applicants can recieve further details and information packages. A personal tour of the facility and a meeting with members of the lecturing staff and current students are available by request throughout the year.

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