Photography

UCAS code: W990

Here's what Wrexham University says about its Photography course.

Close links to cultural and creative organisations across the Northwest and Wales such as Open Eye Gallery, FfotoGallery Newport, Tate Liverpool, FACT Foundation for Art and Creative Technology. Access to the newly constructed large scale industry standard Infinity-Curve Photographic Studio – a first in North Wales! 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.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Year 1 provides introductory skills in design and critical analysis will be developed. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving and basic research methodologies.

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Contexts 1 Visual Communication Light & Lens Based Media Contemporary Practices Time as Visual Language Introduction to Industry YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Level 5 will focus on advancement in research skills and design methodologies. You will focus on synthesizing theory and practice, with an emphasis on emerging trends.

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Contexts 2 Visual Language and Cultural Contexts Print & Production Specialist Study Creative Futures: Making a Living YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) During level 6 study high-level research skills, critical thinking, and professional practice will be the focus. There will be independent projects and your collaborative work will demonstrate advanced understanding and application.

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Practice as Research: Photography Presenting Practice to Audience: Photography 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.

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 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.