Programme summary for BA (Hons) Moving Image
About the programme
Moving Image embraces a creative, practical approach to all aspects of time-based media for the graphic arts, including 2D and 3D animation, film-making, digital video, documentary, motion graphics, video art installation and video disk jockeying for live moving image performance.
2-subject degrees
You can combine this programme with a range of other subjects as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Moving Image with Illustration, Moving Image with Graphic Design and Moving Image with Photography.
Programme structure
The programme can be studied full-time for 3 years or for 5 years in part-time mode. It has a modular structure that enables students to study it as a Single or Major honours programme. This allows combinations to be built with its sister programmes in Digital Arts and Visual Communication and also other programmes in the School of Architecture and The Visual Arts or within UEL as part of our Combined Honours menu.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities are available in the TV and film industries, advertising, commercial and independent projects, software development, motion graphics, animation or as a digital video jockey.
Support
The programme provides strong personal tutor guidance and professional advice related to the practice. Visiting artists, designers and other professional practitioners regularly visit the programme and study trips to working environments are an important component. UEL provides a comprehensive range of support services for students which includes: residential/student finance advice/careers advice/study skills development/IT/learning resources.
Admission
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio interview. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme. Students with other relevant professional or life experience will also be considered.
