Film & TV courses

The exact topics you study will depend on the film and TV course you choose, but you may explore: 

• The history of cinema 

• Film and television production  

• Editing and post-production  

• Cinematography 

• Screenwriting  

• Sound design 

If you’d like to upskill in a single area only, you can study standalone film and TV subjects.

Studying film and TV will give you the chance to do what you love. You’ll gain a greater appreciation for the craft of film and TV production. You’ll also learn the technical skills you need to make your own way in the industry.  

Many film and television courses offer a good mix theory and practice and show you what it takes to perform various roles across the whole production process.

While it may seem strange to study such a people-driven profession online, it’s very possible.  

There are two main ingredients that make you successful in the screen industry—storytelling skills and technical production skills. You can learn both online, with the support of your teachers and classmates.  

Your university will give you plenty of chances to develop your creativity and build a portfolio. Your assessments will involve writing scripts, cutting together short videos, and analysing iconic films—work you can take with you into the industry.

It depends on the course you choose to study. Your university will give you licenses so you can download the software you need for free.  

You can generally expect access to: 

• Office365, for writing, presenting and collaborating 

• Adobe Creative Cloud, for video editing and design 

• EndNote, for citation and reference management 

The video production courses available through us allow you to shoot footage using your smartphone. This means you won’t need to purchase a video camera if you don’t want to.

It varies, so make sure you read the course page carefully for all the details. If you don’t meet the specified entry requirements, Open Universities Australia can help you apply for certain film and TV courses without an ATAR.  

You can also study single subjects in film and TV, without meeting entry requirements. Book a call with us today to learn more.

You could go on to become a:  

• Director  

• Producer 

• Editor  

• Cinematographer  

• Screenwriter 

• Colourist  

• Content producer  

• Film critic 

• Cinema studies academic

Enrolling online is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your course

• Browse the options on this page.

• Use our comparison tool to explore the different choices.

• Need help? Book a free phone consultation with a student advisor for personalised guidance.

2. Start your enrolment

• When you’re ready, click ‘Start studying now’ on the course page.

• Follow the prompts to begin your enrolment.

• You’ll need to provide supporting documents, such as:

  • Proof of identity

  • Your tax file number

  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI)

3. Wait for confirmation

Your chosen university will email you to confirm if your enrolment has been successful.

Note: Some courses have enquiries and applications handled directly by the university. If this applies, it will be clearly stated on the course listing page.

For more details, check our online self-service enrolment guide. And if you need help at any stage, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

If the film and TV courses available here aren’t quite what you’re looking for, consider checking out these related study areas. They’re broken down by interest, so you can quickly find what appeals to you the most: 

Still not sure what path you’d like to take? You can book a chat with us to get personalised advice on your options.