University of Derby

RECORD: E 26
INSTITUTE: University of Derby

ADDRESS:
Kedleston Road
DERBY, Derbyshire
DE3 1GB

TELEPHONE: 0332 47181
FAX: 0332 294 861
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Derby School of Art & Design
Photographic Section
CONTACT: John X Berger
POST HELD: Course Leader

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 8
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 4
Bachelor of Arts - Photographic studies
Master of Arts Degree in Photographic Studies
Master of Arts Degree in Film Studies
Biomedical Imaging
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COURSE NAME: Bachelor of Arts - Photographic studies

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts (Hons) [BA (Hons)]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 102 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 44

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Five GCSE passes including 2 at 'A' level or equivalent. Alternatively a lower level course in art or photography plus GCSE passes in 4 subjects including one GCE at 'A' level. Certain other combinations of qualifications are acceptable. Special consideration for mature students. All students must show a folio of work.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study




Advertising and illustrative photography

Multi-image production (tape/slide)

Documentary photography

Holography

Photography as fine art

Documentry film & video production

Industrial & training film & video production

Theatrical film & video production

Animation

Computer studies for generating images

History-of-film

History of Photography (still)

Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)

Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

Languages                                 

Philosophy of Art                         

                                          




COURSE NAME: Master of Arts Degree in Photographic Studies

Final qualification:Master of Arts [MA]

Course level is Higher than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 66 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

The course is designed for part-times students

Minimum age of students at entry is 21

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
For this post - graduate course applicants should normally have acheived a first degree or eqivalent and will need to demonstrate a high level of ability, commitment and potential consistant with the development of their work at higher degree level. Applicants must have own darkroom. One year must have elapsed between application and previous graduate study.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The course leader for the MA course in Photographic Studies is Mr J.X. Berger. Please refer directly to the College for course profile and further details.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study




                                          

                                          

                                          




COURSE NAME: Master of Arts Degree in Film Studies

Final qualification:Master of Arts [MA]

Course level is Higher than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 66 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 21

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Admission requirements similar to the MA in Photographic studies.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The course leader for the MA in Film Studies is Mr J. Fullerton. Please refer to College for course profile and further details.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study




                                          

                                          

                                          




COURSE NAME: Biomedical Imaging

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts [BA (Hons) Medical Imaging]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 90 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 24

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
2 GCE 'A' level passes at grade C or above in a biological subject. Interest/experience in one or more areas of photography, graphics, film or video. Mature students and those who have completed an Arts Foundation Course are invited to apply.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This course is co-ordinated by Mr Russell Beck.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study




Multi-image production (tape/slide)

Biomedical illustration

Holography

Landscape photography

Scientific & technical photography

Documentry film & video production

Industrial & training film & video production

Animation

Computer studies for generating images

Management of photographic business

Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

Wildlife Photography                      

Photo-microscopy                          

Electron-microscopy                       



The percentage of work placement is 10 %


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LINK 1:  NAME OF COURSE: Photographic studies

         CONTACT: Mr T Baird          

         NAME OF INSTITUTION: Maryland Institute - College of Art               

         ADDRESS: 1300 Mount Royal Avenue Baltimore Maryland 

         COUNTRY: USA       

         THE LINK HAS:      Student exchange

         Teacher exchange     

LINK 2:  NAME OF COURSE: Biomedical Arts

         CONTACT: Dr David Brocks     

         NAME OF INSTITUTION: University of Illinois                            

         ADDRESS: Box 4348 Chicargo Illinois 

         COUNTRY: USA       

         THE LINK HAS:      Joint project work

         Student exchange     Teacher exchange

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CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English


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