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Creative tasks and timeline
To be considered for selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), you need to submit a course application and prepare a creative task. If shortlisted, applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Start year intake 2027 timeline
What to prepare
Short story
Applicants are required to submit a written short story (maximum 800 words) in response to a provided prompt.
The short story assesses an applicant's ability to create an original and engaging story that would be suitable to develop into a screenplay for a five- to ten-minute screen production. We are looking for stories that, although written in prose, are imagined with the screen in mind, and are therefore driven by action. Devise distinctive characters, settings, and action to engage an audience. The style of the story is up to you, be it comic, naturalistic, or dramatic. You may include dialogue, but bear in mind that film is a visual medium that benefits from action.
Please note that the creative prompts will be available in the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom) once applications have opened.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly prohibited in the creation of the short story.
Pitch your ideas
Briefly write two original story ideas you have for short productions (200 words each). Please tell the story of your idea, not just the concept. This may include its world, characters, theme, action, etc. Begin at the start, outline its main story beats, and end at its conclusion. If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will ask you to discuss your story ideas.
The interview will run for approximately 25 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom. Due to time restrictions, the panel will not read scripts or writing samples during or after the interview.
Shortlisted applicants should prepare to discuss:
- Two original screen ideas that may be developed during their studies.
How to submit your selection tasks
Your creative task must be uploaded and submitted via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom). There is a small fee associated with submitting your task which must be paid at the time of application unless you are eligible for a waiver. We recommend allowing plenty of time to prepare and submit your creative task. Applications after the published closing day cannot be accepted.
How you'll be assessed
All applicants will be ranked according to the outlined criteria, up to the capacity of places in the course.
The creative task will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Written storytelling ability
- Coherence of story
The interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Potential to engage with feedback
- Interest in screen story and production
- Interest in reading and writing
- Clarity of communication
Additional information
Conditions of enrolment
Successful applicants will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (Volunteer), and this must remain valid for the duration of the course.
Terms and conditions
As part of your supplementary application submission, you will be required to read and accept the Terms and Conditions on which the offer of a place is made.