
Contemporary Creative Practice Top up (BA Hons): Moving Image | 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
This qualification is awarded by Staffordshire University. To apply for this course, please apply directly to Staffordshire University:
This course allows students who have completed a foundation degree (or equivalent) to progress to a full honours degree.
As a Level 6 student, you will learn relevant industry skills and processes and graduate with a refined and professional portfolio of work.
There are a variety of different pathways available in order to gain your top-up qualification:
• Graphic design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Moving image
• Fine art
• Fashion
• Surface pattern and textiles
• Dance and theatre arts
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.
Your tutors will act as facilitators, encouraging discussion and debate on subjects of social and cultural relevance, so that you can identify options and develop effective solutions to meet agreed objectives. Our staff maintain strong links with industry through membership and association with professional organisations. They are practitioners in their field and their aim will be to assist you to pursue new approaches to your subject, as well as develop the transferable and technological skills necessary for you to compete in the changing global environment of contemporary creative practice.
Lecturers use a range of teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, seminars, small group work and one-to-one mentoring. You will have access to specialist facilities which will enable you to experiment with a broad range of media, including digital, print, photographic, textiles, wood, metal, plastics, ceramics and glass. Furthermore, you will have access to our industry equipped Sign and Print Academy, featuring laser cutting, 3D printing, vinyl printing and cutting and fabric printing. You will have the opportunity to undertake real world work experience, live briefs and projects.
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.
Please note: Specified course fee is full time and per year. A part time option is available at £52.50 per credit.
For more details about this course, go to the Staffordshire University course page.
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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 IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £6350.00 Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £6350.00Course fee Included Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £6350.00Course fee Included Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £6350.00Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash) accepted
- 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 Enterprise in your chosen specialism
- Industry Investigation
- Negotiated Final Major Project
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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 Staffordshire University, 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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