Courses:
Foundation Degree Photography (Fashion, Advertising and Editorial)
BA (Hons) Contemporary Photographic Art Practice
Foundation Degree Moving Image
About the Media Arts Programme Area
Media Arts and Journalism is about the creative use of traditional and contemporary media and graphic technologies, processes and ideas. It is about creative innovation combined with technical expertise, addressing the challenge of working in the digital age without sacrificing good practice from traditional means of production. Our integrated theory, practice and teaching philosophy aims to balance these elements within a dynamic learning environment of both structured and independent study.
Successful students will have the knowledge, skills and flexibility to move between traditional practices and the new multimedia and internet technologies. Many of the programmes follow a mixture of set, structured projects and opportunities for students to pursue their own individual lines of enquiry through a negotiated tutorial process.
Above all, the philosophy of our Media Arts programmes is to enable students to gain the confidence and expertise they need to find their own voice and vision.
The Media Arts Department has a range of dedicated studios and digital technology rooms with specialist hardware and software for video editing, image and text, graphic design and animation. Additionally, there are a number of dedicated Flexible Learning Areas that enable students to pursue their work outside of normal teaching time. Exhibition and study trips, visiting lecturers and specialist practitioners form prominent features of many of the programmes. Additionally, many of the regular teaching staff are practising Artists/ Designers in their own right.