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Specialise in Film Production for your Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours at Massey
You will have regular access to leading industry-standard film production equipment and the opportunity to work in industry specific film crew roles on your own project.
You'll gain practical experience in a wide range of roles, before specialising in your chosen area and collaborating on independently-developed productions. You'll be working on a wide range of creative projects, using both contemporary filmmaking techniques as well as emerging technologies like Virtual Production.
The Film Production Major will train you in the art of developing and producing stories for film, and you'll gain expertise in telling the stories that are important to you and in helping others realise their creative visions as well.
Facilities
Our production facilities include studio space for filming, motion-capture, virtual and green-screen production, recording studios, edit suites and a dubbing theatre, with equipment including a range of cameras, lenses and lighting.
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Planning information
Planning information
Full-time study is recommended. You’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
About this major
The Film Production major in the Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours consists of 180 credits.
Minors
Completing a minor is optional and may be a way for you to show the breadth of your degree.
A minor must be in a different subject from your major and be made up of at least 60 credits.
If you’re interested in doing a minor you should contact us using the Get advice button on this page. Our student advice team will be able to talk you through your options and help you plan your degree.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may be no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Courses you can enrol in
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Core courses for the Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours
As well as the specialisation courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.
Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours core courses
Film Production courses
180 credits from
Course code: 289112 Introduction to Film Production 15 credits
This course introduces students to industry standard video and sound production tools and techniques, equipping them with creative, technical and collaborative skills essential for developing an understanding of film production. Working in teams on practical film projects, students gain experience in planning, collaboration, production and post-production.
View full course detailsCourse code: 289211 Film Foundations 15 credits
In this course students develop intermediate-level skills and experience in the foundational skills of film production. Learning industry-standard processes across production, writing for screen, camera operating, sound, and post-production, students obtain hands-on experience through creative collaboration and exploration.
View full course detailsCourse code: 289222 Film Project 15 credits
This course focuses on learning practical skills and gaining experience through a more substantial film project. Working in collaborative teams using industry-standard tools and production processes, students develop their creative, technical, and project management capabilities working in more specialized roles. The course bridges foundational film studies with more advanced equipment and processes in preparation for final-year projects and professional practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 289303 Advanced Practice Exploration 15 credits
Students engage in creative and technical exploration through the development of role specific skills in preparation for Major Project productions and industry. These specialized, area of practice learning modules include advanced equipment, techniques and processes specific to your chosen field.
View full course detailsCourse code: 289333 Screen Arts Major Project 30 credits
Work to an advanced technical, creative and professional standard in a collaborative production environment to complete a Major Project. Students will put into production the projects developed in the Major Project Development course managing deadlines and schedules to ensure project completion.
View full course detailsCourse code: 289701 Production Planning and Development 30 credits
Students gain a professional knowledge and develop expertise in a range of creative research practices, tools and techniques for organising large scale productions. Students will apply these skills toward planning and communicating an Advanced Production Project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 289803 Advanced Production 60 credits
Students will produce and finalise an advanced work demonstrating highly executed production standards informed by their research. Students will be required to demonstrate and sustain an professional creative and technical level of proficiency together with professional production management of workloads and deadlines.
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Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. Once you have applied and enrolled we encourage you to book a Creative Review to ensure you are on the right track.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
2026 tuition fees
- Domestic students: $9,957
- International students: $45,580
Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $1,164 for on-campus students and $948 for distance students for full-time study (120 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.
There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Course fees
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.
Scholarship and award opportunities
Find more scholarships and awardsFees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
Careers and job opportunities
Producer, director, camera operator, lighting technician, film & TV on-set technician, editor, sound recordist, sound designer, audio producer, virtual producer, content developer, writer for screen.
International students
International students
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated five star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.
As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least three months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.
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