Undergraduate Courses

BA (Hons) Creative Industries

Module Description for Level 1, Semester 1

Critical Perspectives on Creativity (20 Credits)

In this module students will develop their understanding of creativity and how original artistic material is originated and developed. This is done by exploring 'image' and 'representation' and examine the creative processes of a range of art forms.

This module sets up an appreciation and understanding of creativity which will assist students in assessing and treating the creative work they will encounter and produce during their own working lives.

Business for the Creative Producer (20 Credits)

Here students learn the basic functions and structures of businesses and the global environment, as well as the effects of politics, economics, the law, social and environmental factors on the media industry arena.

Introduction to Study and IT Skills (20 Credits)

This module provides students with highly developed skills essential for learning, including:

Note taking
Assimilation of new information
Adaptation to study
Mastering new computer applications

The course also explores the potential range of presentation techniques, and helps students develop the ability and confidence to present material in a convincing, professional manner.

This module is also designed to consolidate any previously acquired study skills and as an introduction to the more advanced techniques required on a BA programme of study.

The above Year One modules are taken simultaneously in Semester One.

Page last updated 7/26/2010

"Production is a profoundly collaborative team process and any model that forces (people) to form a team and work together to make a film has to be good. I really think this practical element, even if just making a very simple short piece, is a huge plus to the course."

Steve Matthews, Size 9 Productions