(Award available for year: Master of Arts)
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
* Explain and critique the history of film, photography and media industries, including the intricate, global relationships between cultural production, representation, and audiences.
* Apply critical and theoretical models to analyse and explore these fields.
* Produce creative-critical material both individually that communicates ideas and concepts across convergent lens-based practices and showcases an awareness of relevant ethical considerations, self-direction and reflexivity in creative practice
* Solve creative problems individually and as part of a team, showcasing familiarity with contemporary production and editing tools and processes
Skills Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to acquire the following skills as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
* Effectively convey complex concepts and ideas through written, verbal, and lens-based media, and in accordance with academic standards.
* Employ advanced research skills to gather and synthesise relevant literature, resources and data to support arguments.
* Apply creative problem-solving skills to address challenges encountered in the production and execution of projects.
* Demonstrate technical proficiency in using relevant equipment, editing software, digital media, and other relevant tools in film and photography production.
Competence Standards
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how film, photography and media production and representation contribute to work in economic, political, and social systems, both nationally and globally.
2. Evaluate relevant information and analyse complex issues in the media and society while considering critical, ethical, and analytical viewpoints from different perspectives.
3. Apply technological expertise to produce critically informed and creative practical film, photography and media outputs.
4. Effectively communicate ideas in a variety of ways, working independently and in teams using appropriate support as necessary.
Assessment during the programme is designed to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in their chosen fields. A diverse range of assessment methods are used, including practical e-portfolios, short films, group and individual projects, reflective and critical essays, literature reviews, case studies, presentations, scripts, and commentaries. Creative-critical assessments foster innovation and experimentation, while providing opportunities to practice transferable skills such as project management, effective communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Feedback is provided throughout each module, allowing for continued improvement and growth.
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