Course summary
Why choose this course? Developed for students with a passion for independent photography, film and cinema, this innovative multi-genre programme combines practice, theory and professionalism. Whether you prefer to work with the still or moving image, you can creatively and conceptually explore film and photography on our inspiring, challenging and rewarding degree. Students will:
- Discover a range of skills including how the lens can be used creatively as a tool for storytelling, specialist and experimental camera techniques, lighting for studio and location work, editing and post-production.
- Be encouraged to acquire unique approaches to the photography and film disciplines.
- Develop and research their own ideas in relation to project briefs, learning transferable skills needed to work as an imaginative professional.
- Generate and produce ideas through location and studio work.
- Be guided in making submissions for international galleries, expositions, festivals, drama, documentary, advertising, music media and other forms of digital imagery and visual effects.
- Close industry connections with supporting guest lecturers
- Links with the leading galleries and arts organizations from around the North West offering support and advise, tours and talks as well as portfolio reviews.
- Regular field trips to studios, galleries as well as photography and film festivals.
- Be part of an end of year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed.
Modules
What you will study YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Year 1 introduces you to a wide variety of creative image making techniques and disciplines in both digital and analogue approaches. This includes training in digital editing software for both the still and moving image, studio training, as well as traditional film and darkroom experience. You will also be introduced to the key elements of art and design and cultural significance. MODULES History and Context Creative Futures 1 Visual Communication Creative Lens-Based Media Contemporary Themes Time and Language YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Entering year 2, you will be asked to apply a wide range of approaches to lens based media from year 1 to professional project briefs including documentary films and extensive bodies of stills photography. These practical briefs are supported by in-depth software and technical training. You will also be introduced and supported in academic discourse as well as professional practice. MODULES Critical Thinking Creative Futures 2 Post Production Techniques Visual Communications Across Cultures Specialist Study (Photography & Film) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) You will be supported in structuring and project managing your own pathways in your desired area of creativity through 2 self-directed and tutorial led modules. These are intended to aid you in building the very strongest portfolio of individual creative work for your final exhibition before graduation. This is critically underpinned by a choice in traditional dissertation or research paper option to academic writing. This is delivered alongside professional practice readying you to enter the world of work. MODULES Dissertation Creative Futures 3 Negotiated Practice Photography and Film Degree Project The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment To enable students to develop creatively, formative and summative feedbacks are given. Formative assessment offering advice on how to improve your work occurs at key points before Christmas and before Easter. This provides time for students to reflect on their progress prior to a final or summative assessment. Assessment is designed to enable students to participate in the measurement of their own progress. Students will submit a range of coursework including an online reflective journal/blog, sketchbooks, design sheets, finished artworks, screen-based work, installations, technical/production files, essays and audio-visual presentations. Teaching and Learning The majority of the active teaching and learning is studio/workshop based and practical in nature supported with lectures, demonstrations (both onsite and on location), tutorials, seminars and critiques. There is also a programme of talks by specialist guest speakers as well as field trips. Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our Student Support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W990
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
A level - CDD - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Glyndwr University, Wrexham
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW