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Programme summary for FdA (Foundation Degree) Animation and Creative Video Production

About the programme

Programme structure

This is a two year programme with each year divided into two semesters. You will be required to study for a minimum of 35 hours per week – this will be made up of a mixture of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and independent study, research and project work.

The programme includes two modules from the UEL Skills Curriculum – Skills for Academic Learning and Employability Skills. These units will provide important transferable skills that are relevant to all employment sectors.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities include media, interactive media and image related industries; commercial and independent video, television and film animation, advertising, games industry, music industry and research.

Support

You will be well supported through an effective tutorial system and staff will focus on your individual needs as a learner. A range of professional services are available including: careers advice: learning support: counselling and health advice. The college library provides study skills workshops and in addition to book and non-book resources there is a quiet study area that is prioritised for higher education students. You will have excellent access to ICT equipment including a range of high quality specialist facilities in art, design and interactive media.

Admission

You must be at least 18 years of age and have educational attainment equivalent to 120 UCAS points i.e. at least two A levels (grade D) a pass (PPP) at BTEC National Diploma, or DD in a relevant AVCE. A further requirement is the achievement of GCSE English Language at grade C or above, or equivalent key skills qualification in communications.

If you have been out of education for a few years but have relevant vocational experience in animation or creative media, accreditation of prior experience will be considered as an alternative entry requirement in line with UEL’s policy on Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL).

If you are an overseas applicant then you are required to show certificated evidence of qualifications that have equivalence using the NARIC system. This must include a written English Language qualification at a level equivalent to GCSE English Language Grade C or above.

You will be required to attend an interview and to present a portfolio of your own creative work that demonstrates engagement in at least one of these specialisms: art, graphic design, media, animation, interactive media, model making or video editing.


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