Creative Media with Foundation
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: W619 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
32-48 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (Preferably Art and Design or Combined).
Tariff points accepted in combination with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Any subjects considered. English and Maths accepted within this as GCSE equivalence.
32-48 UCAS tariff points from any subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
From any subject
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
From any subject
32 - 48 UCAS tariff points
T Level
Pass overall with D or E on the core. Any subject may be considered.
UCAS Tariff
Tariff points accepted in combination with other qualifications
About this course
The BA (Hons) Creative Media with Foundation is a four-year programme of study that allows you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. During the foundation year, you will have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art and photography.
The course is designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the foundation course, you will join the undergraduate BA (Hons) Creative Media programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
- **Study a range of media practices**, including video, photography, sound, animation and digital media.
- **Enjoy the freedom to experiment**: choose to focus on one medium, develop several or integrate across the range to find your creative voice.
- **Develop projects to suit your creative and career ambitions**, open doors to your future career by showcasing your work to the public and developing a portfolio of work and enhance your professional profile further by engaging with our live briefs.
- **Advance your technical skills** using our outstanding equipment and facilities, including a fully equipped cinema, moving image studio with green screen, photographic and sound studios, computer labs, animation rostrums and much more.
- **Learn from award-winning tutors** from industry, arts practice and academic research. Benefit from strong links with the industry such as the BBC, ITV and Royal Television Society along with regional arts and community groups, giving you the opportunity to develop and realise creative collaborations beyond the University.
This course is an integrated part of the BA (Hons) Creative Media degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of your foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right but provides progression onto Year 1 of
BA (Hons) Creative Media
Or one of the following related degree programmes:
- BA (Hons) Illustration
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
- BA (Hons) Photography
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Typography
- BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
- BSc (Hons) Digital Media Design
- BA (Hons) Game Art and Design.
- BA (Hons) Interior Design
- BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design
Modules
The foundation year allows you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. During the foundation year, you will have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art and photography. The course is designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the Foundation course, you will join the undergraduate BA (Hons) programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
In the first year of your BA, you will explore what creative media means to you by making a series of short, critically framed, practical projects. You will investigate narrative expression and cultural context in disciplines including still and moving image, sound, interaction and animation. You will also work beyond the University on a live industry brief and public exhibition or screening that will introduce professional working methods and audience reception.
In your second year, you will study advanced media practice and explore critical frameworks for your work. Experimentation and developing your creative voice are at the heart of this part of the course. You will collaborate with industry partners on a socially-engaged media project and gain professional confidence. Study of media theory will enhance your academic skills and media creation process. There is also opportunity to study abroad in stage 2.
Your final year is about your passions, interests and ambitions. You complete two major self-directed projects in independent practice and collaborative practice. Hone your research skills in a dissertation and prepare for your future career in our professional module. You have the opportunity to showcase your achievements in a substantial public exhibition. We also provide one-to-one mentoring by industry professionals and the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website
Assessment methods
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
The Uni
University of Plymouth
School of Art, Design and Architecture
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