Media Culture and Practice - BA(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why BA(Hons) Media Culture and Practice?
Our challenging BA(Hons) Media Culture and Practice course is for students with a passion for making or writing about contemporary media. We will nurture and challenge your creativity, critical writing and technical abilities, enabling you to develop your own interests and expertise. The combination of producing media and studying will prepare you for a growing range of exciting careers across the communications industries.
Working with staff as co-researchers from the start, you will devise experimental and socially engaged projects, while building practical skills in writing and analysis, blogging, websites and social media, film, photography and events. All of which are underpinned by theoretical enquiry and critique. You will also develop an understanding of the impact of media in its cultural and historical context.
Why study this course?
Our supportive community will nurture your creativity and build your production skills. All staff are active researchers, producers and writers working at the boundaries of contemporary media practice and we rank highly in the National Student Survey (NSS).
Excellent resources are available on and off campus. The course is part of UWE Bristol's Department of Arts and Cultural Industries based at Frenchay campus. You will have access to a range of technical facilities at Frenchay including bespoke computing suites equipped with industry-standard creative software, and areas for moving and still image production and editing.
Bristol is a hub for commercial and artistic media development and you will also benefit from the city's mix of creative experimentation, technological innovation and activism. Inspiration and collaboration are never far away.
Real-world experience
The city plays host to events such as international games conferences, graffiti art and festivals. Our close links with the Pervasive Media Studio and Digital Cultures Research Centre, and with numerous...

Facilities

Location

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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

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About this course

Placements
Bristol has a unique approach to media production, with a rich vein of media arts, innovation and activism. You will be encouraged to engage with the local creative and cultural industries throughout the course and undertake a more formal placement in year three.
Former students have worked with Endemol on the production of Big Brother, at the BBC, the Cannes Film Festival, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta and the Arnolfini art gallery. Informal work experience is available at the Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed.
Fieldwork
You will take a major field trip in year two,...

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  • Media
  • Production
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Course programme

Content

The BA (Hons) Media Culture and Practice is designed to develop your core professional skills while giving you the opportunity to explore and find your own interests and focus.

Year 1

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Contemporary Digital practice
  • Experience and Identity
  • The City, Modernity and Network Culture

Year 2

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Media Culture 1
  • Media Culture 2

Plus modules from the list below according to credit requirements:

  • Photomedia
  • Web Media
  • Video Media
  • Screen Media

Final Year

You will select optional modules from the list below according to credit requirements:

  • Independent Production*
  • Intensive Production*
  • Work Placement and Experience
  • MCS Dissertation
  • Photography and Visual Culture
  • Urban Cultures and Modernity
  • Games, Simulation and Media
  • Youth Culture and Consumption

* These modules are excluded combinations.

This structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

We employ a diverse range of learning and teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, small group discussions, screenings, practical workshops, field trips, student-led research, live briefs, blended learning (mixing classroom learning with online resources, communication and discussion) and individual tutorials.

For more details see our glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

There is a balanced mix of group and individual work, and you will be assessed through a variety of assignments including written work, digital media projects and portfolios, presentations, research reports, picture essays, and extended projects.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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