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156 weeks
On campus
Full-time
February
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) - government-subsidised place
Duration
3 years full-time
Intakes
February
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Year 1-2 core practice
Immersive studio and production-based training across all stages of filmmaking: direction, cinematography, sound recording, editing, production management
Screen culture studies
Theoretical study of cinema and screen-based storytelling alongside practical work
Capstone
Year 3 capstone subject - development and realisation of a substantial short film at a professional level
Breadth subjects
Elective subjects each year from VCA fine arts disciplines or the wider University
Common Questions
You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including fully equipped production studios, animation studios, and 90 and 220-seat cinemas; analogue and digital cinema cameras and audio recording kits; and HD digital vision and audio post-production facilities.
You will develop advanced, practical filmmaking skills including direction of actors, cinematography, sound recording and editing, production management, assistant directing and other fundamental principles of filmmaking, as well as learn to research, develop, write and design a narrative short film.
Yes, you will collaborate with VCA Theatre, Film and Television, and Production students throughout the course, and breadth subjects at each year level enable you to explore cross-disciplinary studies from the wider University community.
Yes, upon completion of the course you may choose to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree, which provides an intensive mode of study allowing you to master your specialisation and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options.
Yes, students and graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) at the Victorian College of the Arts continue to win numerous industry awards on the national and international stages, including festivals such as Berlin International, Cannes, and through to the Academy Awards.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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