Since the beginning of human society, storytelling has been our way of sharing our knowledge and understanding of what it is to be human.
At the WA Screen Academy, we teach the art and craft of storytelling. We explore the global environment for screen production, the ethics, the dynamics, the opportunities and the challenges of a professional career as a screen storyteller.
Students are introduced to VR and feature film production, and will have the opportunity to professionally produce short dramas and documentaries, client-based projects and a web-series.
Our academy has state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities, and our strong connections with the professional screen industry allows us to engage skilled local and national industry guests and tutors.
We also work closely with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, including their actors, composers, costume, set design and sound students.
As a student, you can choose producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing or sound as a specialisation. Whatever your choice, there will be a focus on developing your professional attributes and employability to help you find, create and sustain m
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience;
Reflect critically on a complex body of screen industry knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of screen storytelling and production.
Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas to create screen projects.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to contribute to professional-level production and screen industry scholarship.
Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute substantial screen projects.
AUD $53,500
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.