WA Screen Academy, Edith Cowan University
WA Screen Academy, Edith Cowan University
Full member
Basic facts
Complete Name and Acronym (in original language):
WA Screen Academy, Edith Cowan University
Complete Name and Acronym (in English language):
WA Screen Academy, Edith Cowan University
Year of Foundation:
2005
Year of Admission as CILECT Member:
2016
Year of Receiving a State Accreditation:
2005
Agency (-ies) Who Awarded the State Accreditation:
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) – The Au
Name of Director:
Dr. Cathy Henkel
Address :
2 Bradford Street, Mt Lawley WA 6050
Country:
Australia
Website:
Mission & Strategy
The Western Australian Screen Academy (WASA) offers an intensive practical and academically rigorous course in professional screen production at both Bachelor and Masters levels. Entry is competitive with student selection based on portfolios of work in addition to satisfying ECU’s academic entry requirements.
Students pursue a major area of specialisation in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound or editing. Coursework includes professional production of six short dramas, documentaries, a web-series, music videos and client-based projects.
WASA collaborates closely with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). The program has strong links to the professional industry and makes extensive use of experienced industry mentors. WASA also boasts a unique partnership with Nine Network Australia, including sponsorship of 14 Awards for Excellence, screenings at major cinemas, and student work televised on the Nine network, earning students a broadcast credit.
Students graduate well prepared for professional employment, with a diverse show-reel of production work and a theoretical foundation backed by practical skills in the digital screen industries.
Students pursue a major area of specialisation in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound or editing. Coursework includes professional production of six short dramas, documentaries, a web-series, music videos and client-based projects.
WASA collaborates closely with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). The program has strong links to the professional industry and makes extensive use of experienced industry mentors. WASA also boasts a unique partnership with Nine Network Australia, including sponsorship of 14 Awards for Excellence, screenings at major cinemas, and student work televised on the Nine network, earning students a broadcast credit.
Students graduate well prepared for professional employment, with a diverse show-reel of production work and a theoretical foundation backed by practical skills in the digital screen industries.
Financing
Sources of financing
Percentage of the Total
Types of financing
Percentage of the Total
Degree areas
Bachelor of Media and Communications (Bachelor of Media and Communications (Screen Studies), Full-Time)
Master of Screen Studies (Master of Screen Studies, Full-Time)
Master of Screen Studies (Master of Screen Studies, Full-Time)
Non-degree courses
Student incentives
Staff
Full-time
Part-time
Professors (incl. Full, Associate & Adjunct):
1
1
Teaching Assistants:
0
6
Industry Professionals:
0
12
Administrative Staff:
1
1
Technical Staff:
4
1
Key teaching staff (Tenure Staff and/or Industry Professionals)
Key guest lecturers (Visiting for Masterclasses, Seminars, Workshops, etc.)
Facilities, equipment & production
Area:
Total Area of the Institution:
431.17 sq.m.
Total Area of Recreational & Social Facilities (gyms, pools, bars, lounges, restaurants, parks, etc.):
2400 sq.m.
Wi-Fi Access Area:
Free access to U sq.m.
Library & Film/DVD Archive:
Number of Volumes
Specialized Books on Film/TV/Media/Arts/etc. (Total):
26228
Professional Films on DVD, Blu-Ray, etc. (Total):
11444
Student Films (Total):
10 (annual collections)
Technical Facilities:
Number and Square Meters
Example: 2*30 sq.m.
Example: 2*30 sq.m.
Lecture Auditoriums:
4*
Computer Auditoriums:
2*
TV Studios:
2*
Theatre Stages (for work with actors):
by neg with fellow school
Editing Studios:
7*shared 5 *dedicated
Sound Studios (recording, editing, mixing, foley):
1*dedicated protools
Music Recording Studios:
1*specialist mixing suite
Still Photography Studios:
2*
Visual Effects Studios:
2*TV studios with green s
Animation Studios:
1*
Film Labs:
0
Screening Halls (with capacity less than 50 people):
2
Screening Halls (with capacity between 50-350 people):
4
Screening Halls (with capacity more than 350 people):
0
Camera Equipment:
Number and Type
Example: 3*Canon EOS 6D, 5*ARRI D21
Example: 3*Canon EOS 6D, 5*ARRI D21
Film Cameras 35 mm:
0
Film Cameras 16 mm:
1*Arriflex BL
Digital Cinema Cameras:
2*Arri Alexa, 1* Sony PMW F3
HD Cameras:
2*Sondy PMW EX1, 47*Sony HXR-NX70, 15*Panasonic AG-AF102, 2*Cano
Broadcast Cameras:
3*HD Pananasoic Studio Cameras, 3*SD Hitachi Studio Cameras
Editing Stations :
Number and Type
Example: 2*AVID
Example: 2*AVID
Film:
0
Digital:
6*Premier Pro CC Stations, 2*Avid Stations
Sound Equipment:
Number and Type
Example: 2*Sennheiser Mic
Example: 2*Sennheiser Mic
Basic Field Recording Equipment:
2*Zoom H4, 2*Zoom H5
Advanced Film Recording Equipment:
1*744T, 1*442, 1*compact field mixer, 1*compact sound travel kit
Editing Sound Stations:
1*pro-tools
Basic Mixing Tables:
1*pro-tools
Advanced Mixing Tables:
1*pro-tools HD
Visual Effects Stations:
Number and Type
Example: 2*Apple iMac
Example: 2*Apple iMac
Basic:
6*Davinci Resolve LITE
Advanced:
1*dedicated specialist output suite
Production Design Equipment:
Number and Square Meters
Example: 2*20 sq.m.
Example: 2*20 sq.m.
Carpentry:
0
Moulding:
0
Total Annual Production:
Hours
35 mm:
0
16 mm:
0
Video:
0
Digital:
5
International research/creative/pedagogical collaboration
Strategic alliances with the industry
The Academy Short Film Program & Channel 9 Awards
TRG: Theatrical Response Group, part of The Constable Care Child Safety Foundation
Piazza Pics
ARRI Australia
Pather GmbH
Jackman Furness Foundation for the Performing Arts (JFFPA)
TRG: Theatrical Response Group, part of The Constable Care Child Safety Foundation
Piazza Pics
ARRI Australia
Pather GmbH
Jackman Furness Foundation for the Performing Arts (JFFPA)
