Program overview
There is no better place to study film and television than Queensland’s Gold Coast. Home to the largest studio lot in the southern hemisphere at the Village Roadshow Studios, the whole region is a blockbuster hot spot, producing films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, San Andreas, The Chronicles of Narnia, Thor and Aquaman.
Bond’s Bachelor of Film and Television program draws on the University’s strong connections with the local production industry to provide hands on experience and real-life projects for our film and television students. Gain industry credits and make contacts working on movie sets, television shows, and at broadcast events. You will be taught by the internationally experienced producers, directors, writers, videographers and show runners.
You’ll have unrivalled access to the full suite of multimedia and creative industries technologies. With more than 40 editing stations available, throughout your studies you will have access to Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, Pro-Tools 5.1 HD mixing suites, including a fully equipped three-camera digital television studio. Gain access to Bond’s equipment loan store that gives you the opportunity to use industry standard lighting, camera, and sound equipment for your own film projects.
Within this hands-on, dynamic, creative, and collaborative program, you will be encouraged to explore your own individual creativity and find your artistic voice.
Program code: HS-20021
CRICOS code: 063066E
Program overview
There is no better place to study film and television than Queensland’s Gold Coast. Home to the largest studio lot in the southern hemisphere at the Village Roadshow Studios, the whole region is a blockbuster hot spot, producing films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, San Andreas, The Chronicles of Narnia, Thor and Aquaman.
Bond’s Bachelor of Film and Television program draws on the University’s strong connections with the local production industry to provide hands on experience and real-life projects for our film and television students. Gain industry credits and make contacts working on movie sets, television shows, and at broadcast events. You will be taught by the internationally experienced producers, directors, writers, videographers and show runners.
You’ll have unrivalled access to the full suite of multimedia and creative industries technologies. With more than 40 editing stations available, throughout your studies you will have access to Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, Pro-Tools 5.1 HD mixing suites, including a fully equipped three-camera digital television studio. Gain access to Bond’s equipment loan store that gives you the opportunity to use industry standard lighting, camera, and sound equipment for your own film projects.
Within this hands-on, dynamic, creative, and collaborative program, you will be encouraged to explore your own individual creativity and find your artistic voice.
Program code: HS-20021
CRICOS code: 063066E
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About this program
The Bachelor of Film and Television is a heavily hands-on and project-based degree that allows you to balance practical filmmaking production experience with creative practice theory, enabling you to explore and develop your individual creativity and artistic voice. This comprehensive filmmaking program is focused on visual storytelling through the key creative areas of producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, production design, and television broadcasting. You will be taught by staff with long professional careers in the film, television and screen-based industries, acquiring craft skills in modern production techniques using professional filmmaking equipment and technologies. You will develop strong visual aesthetics and storytelling capabilities and receive insight into the business and industrial aspects of the international film, television and screen-based industries.
Program Specific Scholarship
Bond University Film & Television Awards (BUFTA)
BUFTA is a film competition open to Year 11 and 12 high school students. The Best Overall Filmmaker is awarded a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University.
Program features
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.
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Additional Costs
When planning your budget, there are a number of other costs you'll need to consider in addition to your program fees. The below information is a guide but keep in mind that costs may be different.-
Bond University Student Services and Amenities Fee
The Bond University Student Services and Amenities Fee aims to provide a balanced, practical approach to funding campus services and amenities of a non-academic nature, such as sporting and recreational activities, student advocacy and legal services, employment and career advice, orientation activities, and food services.
The Bond University Student Services and Amenities Fee is due for payment at the start of each semester with all other fees. Continuing students’ access carries over to the next semester. New students can access facilities and services once they are enrolled for their first semester.
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Accommodation and meals
Catering for students who come from all over Australia and all over the world, we offer a range of accommodation and dining options that make it easy to live and study at Bond University. This includes on-campus, off-campus, and home-stay accommodation options.
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Textbooks, software and study materials
The cost of books, stationery, software and other resources tend to be the same at most universities. Allow around $300 per semester.
You may also need to consider the cost of hardware like laptops, tablets, or desktop computers. The vast majority of our students use laptops in class, and for some subjects, it may be an expectation that you have access to one. Bond University has a range of computer facilities available in multiple locations across campus.
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Program-specific costs
Please note that for some programs, there may be additional associated costs to cover items and experiences.
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General living expenses
Other costs to consider as a student include your mobile phone, transport and/or petrol, personal items, social outings, and other miscellaneous living costs. Please note that parking is free on the Bond campus but requires registration to avoid fines.
If you are living off campus in rental accommodation, you will also need to budget for:
- Rental bond: Usually the equivalent of four weeks’ rent, your rental bond is payable at the start of your lease and will be refunded when you move out, provided the premises are left in good condition.
- Meals: You may wish to take advantage of Bond’s convenient dining plans for on-campus meals and snacks, but you will also need to budget for other meals during the week.
- Utilities: As a tenant, you are responsible for payment of your electricity and/or gas. Some landlords also charge for water.
- Household items: Be sure to budget for your wifi, cleaning equipment, laundry costs and other everyday items.
- Insurance: You may also choose to take out insurance cover for your contents and car, and possibly private health cover.
We recommend you use an online budget calculator to assist you with budgeting prior to starting university. Please note that your actual costs will vary greatly depending on your personal choices and circumstances.