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Course Details

Introduction

The essence of TV and Film Design is the fusion of image and sound.

The creator experiments with, and orchestrates their complementary relationships, using the dynamics of time and space to explore and express ideas, contemporary issues and information, and to entertain and stimulate an audience.

This practical course offers a wide range of opportunities for students to examine and develop creative and visual communication issues, processes and products in the two main specialist but interrelated pathways, Visual Story Telling (the art, craft and practice of narrative and experimental film-making), and Moving Image Design (the origination, design, production and post-production of a diverse range of �graphic� products for the television and film industries, advertising, business, commerce and education).

What You Study

The curriculum is designed and informed by the rapidly expanding and ever-developing film, television and visual communication industries, which require a broad range of ideas and innovation from diversely skilled graduates.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on creative origination, problem solving and consideration of industrial products and processes.

In an open, supportive and stimulating learning environment, you will be encouraged to explore and experiment, challenge conventions and break down preconceptions which could inhibit creativity. You will examine, analyse and work on key creative elements which offer a dynamic mix of skills and knowledge, for example visual story telling, experimental film and video making, visual problem solving, narrative construction, directing, production, screenwriting, cinematography, sound design and production, editing & post-production, digital manipulation and effects, visualisation & storyboarding, design forms & functions, branding & identity, typography,presentation, production design, art direction, and project management.

At Level One (experimentation) you are encouraged to consider and explore a very wide range of visual and aural possibilities to understand and resolve visual communication problems. Technical workshops which introduce you to the skills necessary to realise your ideas, provide a foundation for further more specialist development.

At Level Two (orientation) you will develop specialist interests and directions whilst working to become more independent in the origination, development and management of more professionally orientated project work. Students are encouraged to seek work experience and work on live projects.

At Level Three (consolidation) you will work on your self-initiated and managed programme of projects is negotiated with and supported by a close working relationship with tutors and is increasingly informed by your professional contacts in, and knowledge of, industry. Your show reel and portfolio will include the design and preparation of appropriate materials to launch yourself in your chosen profession(s).

How you study

The programme is based around student centred experiential learning and responsive teaching. Key features are multi and inter-disciplinary activities, interactive and collaborative working across all three levels of the course, and self-initiated project work which allows and encourages each student to individually develop her/his personal �voice�.

Where you study

The course is located at our Queens Gardens site, and is studio based with excellent access to a wide range of production facilities.

Progression

Throughout the course students are encouraged to consider and work progressively towards their intended professional directions. A very wide range of employment opportunities are open to graduates. Just a few examples of areas of work are: Graphic Design for TV and Film; Production Design; Directing; Typography; Editing; 2D and 3D Digital Imaging; Art Direction; Storyboarding & Visualisation; Script / Screenwriting, Project Management; Cinematography; Camera work, Sound; Location and Studio Production Crewing; Advertising.

Graduates have found employment at, for example: BBC; Yorkshire Television (Granada); BSkyB; Dream Family Network; ITV Network Centre; Bruce Dunlop Associates; Final Cut Facilities; Channel 4; �Yes� TV.

Some graduates form their own film-production / design companies, for example: First 11; Shrinkwrapped; Viva Vancouver Productions; and Agenda