Why Study Documentary and Factual – Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours)?

This programme prepares students to create professional documentaries and factual storytelling content for global audiences.

Key Benefits:

• Hands-on training in film production and storytelling
• Learn documentary directing, producing, and editing
• Explore real-world issues through film
• Graduate with an Honours degree + strong portfolio

 

Programme Structure / Subjects

This programme combines creative storytelling with technical filmmaking skills.

Early Years:

• Introduction to screen production
• Visual storytelling and narrative
• Camera, lighting, and sound

Specialisation (Documentary & Factual):

• Documentary directing
• Factual storytelling techniques
• Interviewing and research methods

Advanced Topics:

• Editing and post-production
• Producing and project management
• Ethics in documentary filmmaking

Final Year:

• Major film project / documentary production (Honours project)

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

Within Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours):

• Documentary and Factual (specialisation)
• Other possible pathways (general programme):
  • Filmmaking
  • Animation
  • Game development

 

Highlights

• Industry-level film production training
• Strong focus on real-world storytelling
• Access to professional film studios and editing suites
• Opportunities to showcase work in film festivals
• Honours degree with major portfolio project

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

• Film and television industry
• Digital media companies
• Production houses
• Freelance creative sector

Job Roles:

• Documentary Filmmaker
• Video Producer
• Content Creator
• Editor / Post-production specialist

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Growing demand for documentary and digital content globally
• Rise of platforms like streaming services and online media
• Increasing importance of real-world storytelling and factual content