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University of Wales College, Newport

RECORD: E 25 Nov.2002
INSTITUTE: University of Wales College, Newport (formerly the Gwent College of Higher Education)

ADDRESS:
Clarence Place
NEWPORT, Gwent
NP9 0UW

TELEPHONE: 01633 432148 (Marketing)
FAX: : 01633 432149
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INSTITUTION WEB SITE: http://www.newport.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Art, Media and Design
CONTACT:
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SCHOOL'S OWN WEB SITE: http://www.amd.newport.ac.uk

NUMBER OF STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 12

THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 3
Documentary Photography
HND Film and Television
BA Hons Photographic Studies
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COURSE NAME: Documentary Photography

Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Diploma [BTEC HND]

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK Wales

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

Course length is 66 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
All students must attend for interview and demonstrate a particular aptitude for this specialist course. Mature candidates with work experience are encouraged. This experience and the portfolio is assessed and may give exemption from the normal minimum qualifications. These are; A BTEC National Diploma or Certificate or one 'A' level GCE pass plus supporting GCSE passes. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals of any nationality. English language is essential.

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:

A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The course is a highly intensive study of documentary photography in the broadest terms. It is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the skills required of a professional photographer who wishes to pursue a career in the industry. The course has excellent links with the industry and is recognise by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The 'INDEPENDENT' newspaper offers an award to a second year student specialising in news photography. The course has an international reputation founded on the success of its students in a variety of fields including photojournalism, the arts and community photography.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME: HND Film and Television

Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Diploma [BTEC HND]

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK Wales

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

Course length is 66 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Minimum of 5 GCSE or equivalent. Alternatively a lower level course in art or photography. Other experiences and equivalent qualifications may be acceptable. Applications from mature students and those from overseas welcomed. English language essential.

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:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This course is designed for students wishing to join the mainstream and independent film & television industry in a variety of roles. There are two strands to the course. 1 Live action (Film & Video) 2 Animation. Students normally select their option before entry to the course. The aim of the course is to produce highly motivated individuals capable of thinking creatively and able to demonstrate technical skills of a very high standard. Course has excellent links with industry.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Documentary photography
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Sound                                     
Editing/post prod.                        
Scripting & Directing

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME: BA Hons Photographic Studies

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

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK Wales

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

Course length is 99 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

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

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent. Alternative qualifications such as a lower level course in art or photography and/or relevant industrial experience may be acceptable. All candidates must show a portfolio of work and may be required to attend for interview. Applications welcomed from mature students and from overseas.

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:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The BA (Hons) photographic studies course is a flexible course which may be studied either part (5 yrs) or full time (3 yrs). Credit is gained for study at all levels of the course and can lead to other awards such as: The certificate of Higher Education (Cert.H.E.) after 2 years, The Diploma of Higher Education (Dip.H.E.) after 3 years and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) after 4 years. The course comprises a balanced mix of practical photographic and theoretical studies. Th syllabus is directed towards 3 principal areas of photography Documentary, Art Practice, Community and Education. The course is structured in three parts designed to offer students flexibility and maximum opportunity for self detemined study and professional direction.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Photog in community                       
Photog in education

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

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CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English French Welsh

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