Course Summary

Creative Media brings together a range of emerging and established media practices in recognition that in contemporary culture they have well and truly converged. Media platforms are content hungry and our students produce content to an award-winning standard. On Creative Media you will experiment, refine and grow your own unique creative voice. Alongside creative production, you will develop the critical and collaborative skills required to succeed in this rapidly evolving sector. Creative Media offers a unique opportunity to creatively explore multiple media and the exciting range of contexts they sit within; from the internet and mobile devices, immersive installations and video-mapping to more traditional forms of documentary and drama. While you can choose to specialise, you have the opportunity to work across the full range of technologies and processes we offer. Working with our award winning staff, you will develop expertise using our outstanding facilities including a fully equipped public cinema, moving image studio with infinity cove, TV studio, photographic and sound studios, computer labs, animation rostrums and much more. You will also benefit from our strong links with industry such as the BBC, ITV and Royal Television Society along with regional arts and community groups. You will have the opportunity to develop and realise creative collaborations and professional live briefs beyond the University. The University of Plymouth is No.1 overall Young University for Art, Design and Architecture in the UK (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018)

Course Details - Modules

In your first year, you will explore what Creative Media means to you through a series of short, critically framed, practical projects. You will explore narrative, composition and context in still and moving image, sound, interaction and animation. You will start to work beyond the University, exploring professional working methods in a documentary and explore audience address in a public exhibition or screening. In your second year, you will explore advanced practical techniques and develop a critical framework for your practice. Creativity, experimentation and developing your own creative voice will be at the heart of this part of the course. You will explore socially engaged media working in collaboration our industry partners. A module exploring media theory will enhance your academic skills. An international fieldtrip is part of stage two, as is the option to study abroad. In your final year, you will complete two major self-directed projects in independent practice and collaborative practice. All our students do a written dissertation on a subject of their choice. You will prepare for your future career in our professional module and showcase your achievements in a substantial public exhibition or screening. In stage three, we offer one to one mentoring by industry professionals and the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment is 100% coursework

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W614

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

96-112 tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels, General Studies accepted

Including a minimum of 2 A Levels, General Studies accepted.

In combination with Advanced Highers

Considered in combination

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.

96-112 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

In any subject

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

In any subject

96-112 tariff points overall. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Provider information

Drake Circus
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Plymouth
PL4 8AA

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