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ADA001
Materials, Methods and Media
30 credits
This module will introduce students to various techniques, materials and mediums through practise-based experiments, play and problem solving. You will be introduced to different creative processes and methods of working that will help you to develop your ideas and engage in critical and reflective practice.
100% Coursework
ADA002
Image, Type and Narrative
30 credits
Students will experiment with media, photography and typography to explore the relationship between image and word. This module enables students to gain knowledge within subject areas and explore the importance of developing an independent voice. Projects will become increasingly student driven as they develop their ability to propose ideas and solutions through self-directed inquiry, discovery and production.
100% Coursework
ADA003
Risk and Resolution
30 credits
Students will consolidate their skills, knowledge and understanding in initiating, researching, developing and presenting a final project and exhibition. This module will also enable students to continue to research and develop their strengths as an independent art and design practitioner and prepare them for their next stage of study.
100% Coursework
ADA004
Critical Themes in Art & Design
20 credits
This module introduces students to transformative phases within the historical and contemporary context of art, design, photography and media. Students will learn to ask critical questions and find answers through information gathering, reading and research. Through articulating responses, students will be introduced to academic conventions in preparation for progression to further Higher Education.
100% Coursework
MEDI414
Situating Practice
40 credits
In this module students will be required to critically evaluate the skills and experience gained in previous modules and develop strategies for the future. They will be introduced to key critical approaches to presenting work to the public and engage in practice which explores the dialogue between their work and wider contexts. This module includes group working.
100% Coursework
MEDI415
Industry Brief
Students collaborate in this module to produce a creative response to an industry brief. They are introduced to the roles and responsibilities associated with group working and delivering projects for industry clients. They critically engage with theory, practice and various technical approaches to produce creative assets for the appropriate media context.
MEDI416
Narratives: Still
This module will introduce to students the creative possibilities of working with ideas of still image narrative and meaning construction in creative media. This is a practice-led module which integrates and examines various theories of and approaches to narrative, storytelling and meaning construction.
MEDI417
Narratives: Moving
This module will introduce students to a range of theories and approaches to narrative and meaning construction in moving image and sound, and then apply these to an individual moving image and sound project to be developed during the module. Key to this module is the exploration of how moving image and sound can articulate meaning to an audience. This module will also provide students with an opportunity to develop and extend their technical skills and practical production experience.
MEDI418
Narratives: Experiential
This practice-led module builds on the Still and Moving Image Narrative modules and introduces students to the creative possibilities of Experiential Narratives. Students explore and experiment with various theories and approaches to creating collaborative experiential narrative projects. Having learnt how to document the research and production of their own creative projects, students are now introduced to how to critically evaluate and reflect on their projects.
MEDI514
Experiment
40 credits
The module provides the framework for a student lo take creative risks, broaden their practical skills, enhance their confidence and to develop their own creative voice. It provides a framework in which to research and develop one or more large-scale projects built on a sense of personal practice by means of practical experiments, underpinned by workshops, contextual research and ongoing reflection.
100% Coursework
MEDI516
Common Challenge: Social Context
20 credits
This module offers an opportunity for students to work collaboratively on projects that will develop and enhance their professional and creative skills in working towards a collective outcome. It places creativity at the core of collaboration alongside the facilitation of new ideas and practices.
100% Coursework
MEDI517
Critical Dialogues
Critical Dialogues mixes contemporary debates and media histories in a lively lecture/seminar programme. The module provides exposure to seminal media theory / practice and facilitates students to engage critically with their own work, situated in the context of established practitioners.
MEDI518
Immersive Storytelling
Students experiment with interactive and immersive media to create multimodal storytelling experiences. Iterative project development and playtesting are means to explore theoretical approaches, concepts and practices central to interactive and immersive storytelling.
ADA600
Common Dissertation: Critical Practices
20 credits
The module engages students in situating practice through research, contextualisation and critical reflection, in relation to their final stage study and post University aspirations. Programmes can offer: a traditional dissertation; preparation for an extended dissertation; situating existing practice; or the construction of a new body of work as practice-based research.
100% Coursework
MEDI611
Independent Practice
40 credits
Drawing on a growing sense of practice, underpinned by tutorial support, students will develop a large scale project through an application of practical and critical skills.
100% Coursework
MEDI612
Media Futures
20 credits
This module will support students in their aspirations beyond graduation. Students will identify career/ postgraduate aims and further develop their portfolios and professional profiles to effectively promote themselves and their practice in appropriate contexts.
100% Coursework
MEDI613
Collaborative and Contextual Practice
In this module you will undertake a collaborative project, emphasis will be placed on working processes and methodologies, group interaction, the planning and completion of the project within a defined context. This module provides an important critical context arising from issues relating to collaborative practice, working from a research and development stage through to realisation in order to contribute new objects or forms of cultural production.
UCAS tariff
32 - 48
Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff. A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes into account individual circumstances that are beyond your control, and that can potentially impact your learning and your exam results, or your confidence in applying to university.
2024-2025 | 2025-2026 * | |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,535 |
International | £17,100 | £17,600 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £795 |
*UK Government announcement on tuition fees
Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.
You’ll have opportunities to learn work-ready skills sought by employers.
Experience real-life projects beyond the classroom
Our strong industry links with organisations such as the BBC and ITV give you the opportunity to work on real-life creative collaborations.
Achieve your creative goals with our excellent facilities and resources
From green screens and broadcast studios to animation suites and darkrooms, you'll have access to a wide range of specialist facilities.
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We're part of the ISEP international exchange programme with bespoke exchange agreements across Europe and the USA.
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