BA (Hons) Creative Practice: Moving Image (top-up) | Level 6 | P12232
How to study
Full Time, Part Time - Day
Days & Times
Thursday / Friday, 9am-4:30pm
There are part time study options available for this course.
Duration
1 or 2 Years
Location
Burton Town Centre Campus
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Course overview
Perfect your skills in planning, producing and editing moving images to take to the creative industries. This top-up course will allow you to turn your existing qualification into a full BA (hons), proving your skills in moving image in media.
You will also learn to perfect your research, communication and teamwork skills which will give you a strong foundation for employment in the media and other industries.
As a Level 6 student you will learn relevant industry skills and processes, and graduate with a refined and professional portfolio of work. You will work practically through client-led and negotiated briefs that require the recognition and application of professional practice. You will also be aware of professional expectations and be able to develop an independent route towards your individual career or postgraduate goals.
As you progress and your confidence grows, you will undertake increasingly complex, challenging and exciting projects. You will also receive advice and guidance on applying to jobs and masters level study.
Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.
This qualification is awarded by University of Staffordshire. For more detailed course information, go to our University of Staffordshire partner page.
Please note: Specified course fee is full time and per year. A part time option is available at £52.50 per credit.
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Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info n/a Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info £6350.00Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £6350.00 Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £6350.00Course fee n/a Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £6350.00Course fee n/a Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £6350.00Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash / Employer Sponsored) accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners
Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk
Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472
Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub
Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.Disclaimer
Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
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Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have achieved a Level 5 (e.g. Foundation Degree FD or Higher National Diploma HND) in the relevant vocational area.
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What modules will I study?
- Creative Futures - Life After University
- Creative Enterprise
- Industry Investigation
- Final Major Project: Moving Image
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Days and times
Thursday / Friday, 9am-4:30pm
There are part time study options available for this course.
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How will I be assessed?
You will receive formal feedback at key intervals but will also benefit from supportive verbal feedback and guidance on a daily basis. Assessment methods are varied and will include essays, reports, group presentations, self-assessment, journals, portfolio of artwork, individual presentations and exhibitions.
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What can I do next?
Upon successful completion of this you could pursue a career in your chosen specialism. For example you could seek a career in areas such as Fine Art, Surface Pattern, Fashion, Textiles, Ceramics, Illustration, Graphic Design and 3D Design.
Your degree isn't just about securing that all-important academic qualification. It’s about gaining life and work skills to help you get ahead in the job market and gain employers’ respect. As a graduate of awarding body University of Staffordshire, you'll gain skills and attributes that will help you stand out from the crowd, and become an employable, enterprising and entrepreneurial individual.

“During my studies, I did a work placement with GSP Media, creating films for Motocross. This led to me setting up my own media company, Cheaney Media, as a freelance videographer. I have worked on global projects as far afield as Spain, Germany and Dubai."
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