FdA Film, Media and Photography

TRUR1310
Introduction to Contextual Studies

An introduction to the contextual study of photography and moving image texts. Introduces students to a theoretical framework for understanding the history of photography and its relevance to the development of moving image productions. Early developments and debates around the path to modernism will be studied and analysed in order to grasp the importance of understanding the context of their own creative productions.

TRUR1311
Camera Techniques and Skills

This module will focus on establishing practical photography skills. Students will use a range of technologies and apply them to a range of situations both on location and in the photographic studio. The practical experiences will lead to the production of images and supporting work in response to set briefs.

TRUR1312
Narrative Storytelling Techniques

This module introduces essential practical skills for moving image production. Students will be introduced to a wide range of equipment to enable them to record moving image and sound and learn about camera, audio and lighting techniques. They will explore simple editing techniques and produce short video products.

TRUR1313
Visual Design and Motion Graphic Techniques

Introduces students to the principles and practices of graphic design as applied to still and moving image products. This will be achieved through illustration, colour theory, font style and expressive and imaginative manipulation of visual imagery. Students will gain skills that develop their application of the line, layout, texture, space, structure, composition and motion graphics.

TRUR1314
Documentary Production

This module aims to allow students to develop ideas/skills and experience roles within the production of a factual project. Students will conduct research, planning and assume a specific role as part of a production team during the making of a factual production.

TRUR1315
Self-Directed Production

This module brings together all of the creative and organisational skills and techniques developed throughout the course. It provides the opportunity for a self-directed brief to create a production in the medium of your choice.

TRUR2315
Advanced Contextual Studies

Development of critical thinking in relation to art practices will be explored and knowledge, understanding and skills will be developed to analyse, research and discuss contextual art practices in relation to creative productions. Students will develop an understanding of our current digital environment and post-modernism.

TRUR2316
Content Creation Campaign

This module will further develop skills in a range of design and digital technology. It enables the student to explore different approaches to content generation for online zines, books, websites, blogs. The students will work with industry standard software and hardware and produce content of their choice using at least one of these digital platforms.

TRUR2317
Promotion and Exhibitions

This module introduces the opportunity for students present their work to a wider audience. Students will be encouraged to produce a portfolio of images/films that are suitable to present in a professional capacity. Students will also explore potential exhibition opportunities appropriate to their practice.

TRUR2318
Professional Engagement

This module introduces the opportunity for students to produce work for a specific purpose either through a work placement or a simulation of self-employment. This can include working for an employer brief, a competition or for a festival. Students will conduct research for the project, put together a proposal which meets the requirements of the brief and complete the production in their chosen medium.

TRUR2319
Specialist Production

Students will be required to create a self-initiated body of work and prepare for a showcase that can reach a public audience. The work created should reflect the student’s own interests within creative media and photography and demonstrate a self-initiated project in a professional manner. Students will consider how to contribute and promote a group showcase.