Photography and Film MDes

In this competitive dynamic sector our MDes Photography and Film programme will give you the edge. It provides excellent professional grounding for future careers in the arts and media, academia or working within a broad range of professional contexts within the creative industries.Students will:•discover a range of skills including how the lens can be used creatively as a tool for storytelling, specialist and experimental camera techniques, lighting for studio and location work, editing and post-production•be encouraged to acquire unique approaches to the photography and film disciplines•develop and research their own ideas in relation to project briefs, learning transferable skills needed to work as an imaginative professional•generate and produce ideas through location and studio work•be guided in making submissions for international galleries, expositions, festivals, drama, documentary, advertising, music media and other forms of digital imagery and visual effects•have the opportunity to study abroad through the Erasmus Scheme •take their qualification to master’s level enabling them to deepen their practice-based skills.•have opportunities to take on ‘live’ briefs and work collaboratively enabling them to learn how to adapt to different ways of working•use their knowledge for problem solving and expressing their ideas•enjoy professional engagement and industrial experience opportunities to help them to establish their career and prepare for pursuing a doctoral programmeKey Course Features:•Students have access to an on-site cutting-edge high definition TV studio with green screen, photographic studio as well as analogue facilities with a dedicated dark room. Small group sizes allow for individual support and experimentation with ideas in a creative environment.•Post-production, 3D workshops, media training and computer editing facilities utilising the latest in HD technology and non-linear editing.•Well-equipped computer labs with both Apple and PC based systems loaded with a wide selection of industry-related software.•Teaching team are research-active practitioners enthusiastic about their subject areas. They exhibit their own work both nationally and internationally as well as writing about art and design practice in books and journals.•Opportunities to study abroad or take part in projects with an international dimension.•Be part of our vibrant community of artists and designers where students are encouraged to exhibit their work and to gain knowledge from high profile visiting artists and designers.•1st in Wales and 10th in the UK for overall satisfaction in the area of Cinematics & Photography. (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data).