The University of Sunderland

RECORD: E 203
INSTITUTE: The University of Sunderland

ADDRESS:
Backhouse Park, Ryhope Road,
SUNDERLAND
SR2 7EE

TELEPHONE: 0191 515 2125
FAX: 0191 515 2132
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DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Art & Design
CONTACT: Andrea Robertson
POST HELD: Programme Leader

NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 14000
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 3
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Art & Design
Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
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Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts (Hons) [BA (Hons)]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 96 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 65

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
GCSE or GCE passes in 5 subjects including 2 at 'A' level (or passes in 4 subjects with 3 at 'A' level) plus the completion of a foundation course or access course in Art & Design. Discretion will be exercised (particularly in the case of mature applicants) to admit a student whose qualifications do not conform to the standard minimum but show evidence of creative ability & potential. All students show a portfolio of work at interview.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
Alt.photo processes                       
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts (Hons) [BA (Hons)]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 150 week(s) or 5 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 35

The course is designed for part-times students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
This course contains 3 parts. CNAA Certificate in Higher Education (years 1-2), a CNAA Diploma in Higher Education (years 3-4), BA Degree (Hons) (year 5). Entry to each part of the course is dependant on passing the previous part. Accessibility and flexibility are the basis of this part-time course and there wll be sympathetic recognition of 'life experience' in the case of mature students. All applicants must show motivation, genuine commitment and an acceptable level of practical accomplishment.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
Alt.photo processes                       
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 15

The course is designed for full-time & part-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applications through the Art and Design Admissions Registry. Required are 3 passes at GCSE grade C or above plus 2 passes at GCE 'A' level at grade C or above. Alternatively successful completion of a recognised Arts Foundation Course. Relevant industrial experience. A strong portfolio with photographs and sketch books etc.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Holography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Photolaboratory & processing work
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Digital Imaging                           
                                          
                                          

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         NAME OF INSTITUTION: Murray State University                           
         ADDRESS: Art Department Murray Kentucky 42071
         COUNTRY: USA       
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