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Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Radio Film and Media BA (Hons) Film and Media

This course covers a diverse range of topics including different national cinemas; animated film; the study of mass media; cultural theory and popular culture; popular tv genres and representations of gender and sexuality. You will gain a critical undestanding of film and media as well as advanced skills in analysis, communication and teamwork.

BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication

This fascinating course focuses on the increasing prominence of the media in modern society and parallel developments in contemporary culture. You will focus on investigate how the media reflects and constructs social meanings and personal identities.

BA (Hons) Mass Communications

This course will teach you a mixture of practical and theoretical modules to ensure you know the 'why' as well as the 'how' when writing for the media. Our modles will reflect professional practices in the media industry, where working as part of a team is vital to success, so you will be encouraged to develop good comminication skills, diplomacy and a dedication to both your team and your production. You will be taught by a lively and enthusiastic team, in fact, you will find some are authors of the key textbooks in their field.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 65% of our research was ranked world leading or internationally excellent, making ours the most highly rated Film, Media and Cultural studies teem in the North of England. " It was a pleasure going into University everyday knowing that the people who were teaching you really cared about their subjects. Very, very passionate." Ben France - BA (Hons) Film and Media Journalism and PR (BA Hons) Journalism

(BA Hons) Magazine Journalism

(BA Hons) Fashion Journalism

(BA Hons) Sport Journalism

(BA Hons) News Journalism

(BA Hons) Public Relations We can offer you a wide range of publishing opportunities from a weekly page in the Sunderland Echo to the Departments own newspaper, magazine and online Mag.
All the essential for a succesful journalist are taught including media law, shorthand (editors insist on this) and how to report the activities of central and local govenrnment. Lisa Hodge Former Senior Reporter for The Sunderland Echo. TV, Video and New Media BA (Hons) Digital Film Production

BA (Hons) Multiplatform Media Production

BA (Hons) Braodcast Media Production

BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism

BA (Hons) Television and Video (Level 3 Top Up) "If you would like to study a media production course you will need creativity and desire for media. Dont aviod using your creativity - be enthusiastic!" Ibrahim Dalkilic, International Student Studying television, video and new media production at Sunderland covers all aspects of digital film and programme making for both traditional television and newer forms of media, such as the web and DVD.
We have one of the best equipped Media Centres in the UK, including High Definition in our cinema and cameras.
First institution in the University of Sunderland Postgraduate Courses Student Support Gateway Services - Sports - Social Clubs Social Clubs Glass and Ceramics

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Well equipped wood and metal workshops

A student gallery (Shaun Project Space)

Two project spaces

Generous studio space

Drawing studios

Cinema

Digital studio with video, sound editing and screening facilities

Large format digital printing

Print making workshops

Two suites of open acess Apple Macs

Arts & Design library

Digital sewing and embriodery facilties Fine Art has been studied here since the1860s The course is practice-based, which means that the main emphasis is on production. Students are introduced to a range of skills in both chemical and film based photography using a range of camera formats, as well as thinking about the different genres within photography The course encourages the development of new ideas, conceptual strategies and understanding the broader debates surrounding photographic practice.

Individual student workstations and lockers

Ceramics mould making and glaze workshops

Raku and kiln building area

13 ceramic kilns, including a large gas kiln

26 glass kilns, including a large glass casting kiln

Hot glass workshop - international quality, large and well equipped

Glass mould making workshop

Two cold working studios (sand blasting, cutting, grinding and polishing)

Architectural glass studio

Printing facility for glass, ceramics and other surfaces

Water-jet machine/CAD

Lampworking and future light workshop

Computer suite and project space

Arts & Design Library

The Reg Vardy Gallery We offer postgraduate studies in a variety of Arts and Design courses were you can expand on your Degree and gain an MA (Master of Arts) in the subject of your choice. MA 3D Innovation Design

MA Animation

MA Design Studies

MA Multimedia and Graphics

MA Illustration and Design MA Curating

MA Fine Art

MA Ceramics

MA Glass

MA Photography Fine Art BA (Hons) Radio (1 year top up)

We have graduates working in a variety of broadcasting roles, such as the BBC and commercial radio stationsas producers, prestenters, studio managers, journalist, commercial writers and broadcast assistants

BA (Hons) Broadcast Media Production

We will prepare you for a wide range of careers in radio and television, our recent graduates hae gaine employment in the BBC, Channel 4, Sky TV Radio 1 and local and natiaonal newspapers.

BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism

You will develop essential skills and critical understanding of braodcast journalsm in radio, televison and online media.



We are the top University Radio Department in the country

Largest University based station in the UK broadcasting across Sunderland on FM and worldwide on the internet

Full time radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Our staff continue to work in the industry as presenters and documentary and drama producers

6 Radio studios also a drama studio, a transmission suite, a 20 station digital audio post-production are complete with four voice over booths

Top industry software such as SADiE, RCS and Master Control and Adobe Audition 3 "I have wanted to be a reporter from the age of 12. So for me, the best thing about the Journalism course at Sunderland was that it was taught by people who had all done the job themselves." From making documentaries to creating video special effects, from building a website to putting your videos online, the audio-visual image is at the core of our society The Gateway offers a range of services;

Financial Counselling
Student Loans
Students' Union
Residential Services
Chaplain
Careers Advice
Car Parking

To find out more about services at the Gateway go to;
http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/gateway/ City Space is the University's brand new sports building, as well as having a gym that
students can join at a discounted rate it also has a climbing wall and a range of
facilities such as;

A Sports Hall for Basketball, Netball, Cheerleading
and many more. A dance studio with mirrored walls
A spacious canteen. The University of Sunderland offers a variety of social clubs for you to be apart of while your with us;

Italian Society

Turkish Society

Nigerian Society

Irish Society

Hong Kong and Malaysia Society

Sikh Society

Indian Society

Afro Caribbean Society (ACS)

Christian Union Society

Islamic Society

Greek Society of Sunderland

Hindu Society

Jewish Society

Catholic Society

Japanese Society

The Radio Society

Film Club

LA E- Magazine Society

Drama Society

Student Law Society Plus many more... www.sparksunderland.com The City and the Region We offer a foundation course that will give you a range of practical skills as well as an understanding in the theories and history of art and design. Courses at The Sage Gateshead Summer Courses Sunderland has loads to offer you. Entertainment, Sport, Arts and Shopping are all things you can find here. You can discover;


The Sunderland Aquatic and Wellness Centre houses the finest swimming and diving facilities in the North East boasting an olympic size (50m) swimming pool and state of the art TechnoGym.


The Stadium Of Light which is the home ground of Sunderland's Premier League Football Team not only facilitates football superstars but has held performances from singing sensations; Take That, Kings of Leon, Pink and soon to be performing next summer, The Red Hot Chilli Pepper's


The Bridges indoor Shopping Centre is in the heart of the City and houses all the biggest high street stores and Europe's largest shopping and entertainment centre


The Metro Centre is less than half an hour away housing over 340 shops, a range of multi-cultural restaurants and a 12 screen IMAX Odeon cinema.


Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens combines a museum, art gallery, exhibition space and Winter Gardens to create a stunning visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.


The National Glass Centre won the Best Tourism Experience Award 2011 in the North East England Tourism Awards for its unique glass experiences and is the largest art glass making facility in the UK.


Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Club is one of the largest outdoor leisure facilities in the country and premier ski and snowboard centre in England.

Gateshead Millenium Bridge not only looks stunning by day and night but also uses precision engineering to tilt like the opening of an eye. An amazing sight that simply must be seen in person.


The Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art presents changing exhibitions of new work by artists from around the world, bringing new art to new audiences.

The Sage Gateshead is an international home for music and musical discovery, bringing about a widespread and long-term enrichment of the musical life of the North East of England.


The Metro Radio Areana Newcastle is the largest concert and exhibition venue in the North East of England capable of supporting the very best in entertainment.


The Sunderland Empire is the North East's largest theatre capable of staging large West End productions.


Sunniside Leisure Complex, located in Sunderland city centre, is a recently developed entertainments complex including a casino, cinema, bowling centre and a number of modern eateries.


Just north of Sunderland City Centre both Roker and Seaburn beaches are award winning and their nearby parks also play host to a number of Sunderland's annual outdoor events, from the thrill of the Sunderland International Airshow, to the world music, art and theatre of the Waterfront Weekend.


Sunderland Marine Activities Centre is Sunderland's main focus for all types of water-based sports and leisure activities, from sailing and canoeing to pleasure fishing or powerboating.


Sunderland is a city that knows how to enjoy itself, and with a host of new bars and restaurants opening to join the established favourites there is no shortage of places to have a good time. Living in Sunderland is about 30% cheaper than living in London or the South East, so you'll be able to try out all of those things without breaking the bank. The course is aimed at International Students and offers you the chance to develop a range of skills in television and radio practice. The course is aimed at International Students and focuses on a selected theatrical genre, so you will work through a range of musical theatre practices including; Creative Arts The course is aimed at International Students and offers you the chance to work through a range of art and design practices including; Three week full-time courses Drawing

Print

Glass and Ceramics

Photography Harmony singing

Choreography

Group and Solo work Projection and Performance Techniques

Character Work Video

Animation and Design

Curating

Personal studio space

Gallery space

Specialist technicians

Arts and Design library

Print making workshops

Photography facilities

Fantastic facilities

Access to our art and design degree courses

Enjoy a friendly and welcoming environment

vibrant teaching staff Foundation Studies in Arts and Design BMus (Hons) Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music An exciting opportunity for muscial practitioners with a passion for playing and producing music to experiment and develop different musical genres and styles
Our teaching staff are professional muscial practitioners with established national profiles. BA (Hons) Community Music An exciting opportunity for muscians with a passion for making a difference through connecting with communities. We have excellent resources, professional learning spaces and comprehensive student support. Arts (Creative and Performing) Dance Drama Music Focus on modern and contemporary practice Work creatively on your own and with others Gain experience in professional and community settings Recently refurbished facilities Large galleried dance studio Fully equpped 60 seat drama studio Recording studio Video edit and viewing facilities Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
Glass

Fashion

Photography

Video

Animation

Ceramics

Graphics & Illustration

3D Design

Fine Art Design Interactive Media and Motion Graphics Advertising Graphic Communication Animation Illustration Media You can also get involved with Spark TV, the University's own TV station. Media: TV and Radio Performing Arts Sunderland Study on a cutting edge music course brought to you by a unquie partnership between the University of Sunderland and The Sage Gateshead

Outstanding performance spaces of acoustic excellence

A twenty-six room Music Education Centre

Northern Rock Foundation Hall (large performance and rehearsal space) Research You will learn about the language and practice of creative advertising design and how to apply this knowledge creatively through a range of advertising media. If you are creative and have the ambition to succeed in animation then this course will teach you all the skills and experience to do just that. The course will teach you a range of skills, including; cut- out, 3D stop frame, claymation, direct on film, cell animation, abstract and experimental technqiues. The course will develop your expertise in all of the main areas of creative design: Web; multimedia; graphic design; 3D Modelling and animation; motion graphics; typography; digital video and sound.

This course will allow you the freedom to establish your own individual voice and approach to design. Top selling magazine 'computer Arts' described this course as having: "The longest period of continuous achievment of any UK design degree course". This exciting new course focuses on designing specialist fashion products and the development of new strategies for the fashion promotion and branding industry. You will experience a unique combination of key skills; Fashion illustration; photography and styling; jewellery and glass; surface textiles; screen print and digital design. This course will teach you the language and practice of creative design applied through a variety of media from print and screen based work to 3D. The course is primarily studio based, supported by contextual lectures in design and the history of art and design. Through designing for screen and print we will teach you what you need to know to make your mark in this fast moving industry. This course involves creative image making and problem solving to develop illustration for editorial purposes, children's books, natural history, packaging or advertising. You will learn about; drawing, design history, publishing, building creative concepts, digital image making, printmaking and the use of relevant software. Fashion Product and Promotion Student Work

LGB society - Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual

CoCo Society - Fundraising and activities for the charity CoCo

Glee Club

Chess Club

Activity Related Societies

Sunderland Student Anglers
Games Society

University of Sunderland Pole Dancing Society

Archery Club

Yoga Society

Break Dance Society Final year students exhibit at New Designers and the Design and Art Direction exhibition in London. Students are frequently offered employment at these graduate showcases, beating other design graduates nationally to the top jobs

Recently refurbished Design Centre

Industry standard software and hardware for all aspects of our design courses

3D Scanner

Rapid prototyping

Laser cutter

Suites of open access Apple Macs

Design Gallery

Our courses are industry linke

BA (Hons) Dance

BA (Hons) Drama

BA (Hons) Performing Arts

BA (Hons) Community Music

BA (Hons) Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music

BA (Hons) Dance (Top Up)

BA (Hons) Drama (Top Up)

BA (Hons) Music (Top Up)

BA/BSc (Hons)

Dance/Drama/Music combined studies

FdA Dance

FdA Drama

FdA Applied Music Practice

FdA Performing Arts What we've got Music teaching studios Dressing room and scene dock Music technology studios Practice rooms You can study:

Extensive black and white and colour darkrooms

Specialist digital darkroom with top-of-the-range scanning and large scale printing facilities

A huge range of video stills and cameras including a number of Nikon D80's, Pentax, Fuji, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Toyo, Sinar

Accessories include a range of lenses and backs

Two large fully equipped photographic studios

Portable lighting kits and flash-guns

BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging The course is designed to encourage you to discover
and develop your individual position and ideas within the context
of contemporary art.

BA (Hons) Glass & Ceramics We are the largest glass and ceramics department in Europe with an international team of expereinced educators and practioners. Our research activity goes hand in hand with our teaching, informing and
supporting you in your learning.

As we are based in the National Glass Centre, on the banks of the River Wear, we benefit from their exhibitions as well as other major ceramics collections and art galleries in the region. This course will help ypu choose the right subject to study at degree level. It will enable you to develop critical, analytical and lateral thinking skills. On successful completion you will be awarded a BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and design and automatically be offered a place on the art and design degree course of your choice at Sunderland. We have good relationships with local and national advertising industries. Many of our students gain work placements in London and abroad. You will look at news from all angles - local, national and international, investigative, features and human interest. You will learn interview techniques, news style, how to write features, media law and how to conduct press conferences and media calls. Because our courses are accredited by the NCTJ, you can gain the industry's nationally- recognised entry qualification. with that and your degree you will be well prepared to join previous graduates who have gone on to careers in regional and national publications In a New Light Video (Youtube) Stadium of Light The Metrocentre (Gateshead) Sunderland Aquatic and Wellness Centre Sunderland Empire Sunderland Nightlife Seaburn Beach Restaurants Newcastle Centre Metro Radio Arena National Glass Centre You can study: What we've got You can study: What we've got What we've got You can study: What we've got You can study: What we've got You can study: What we've got You can study: What we've got You can study: You can study: You can study: You can study: Just for fun Internation culturual Societies Course related Societies Campuses CitySpace - a £12m sports and social facility which is at the heart of the City Campus. CitySpace has a vast sports hall, 70 station fitness gym, sports massage and injuries centre, indoor climbing wall as well as social, catering, leisure and exhibition spaces also chosen as a Pre-Games Training Provideer for the 2012 London Olympics. Our Buildings The David Puttnam Media Centre The Design Centre City Space - Centre for Sport and Recreation The National Glass Centre Priestman Building St Mary's Building The National Glass Centre, owned by the University of Sunderland is a renound award winning facility and is the home of our Glass and Ceramics and Foundation Studies in Art and Design courses. The Design Centre is a dedicated and superbly 'designed' space, which has recently benefited from over £1.5million investment. The David Puttnam Media Centre a customised high-tech building, is setting new standards in the expanding field of media studies. Priestman Building is also known for its superbly equipped studios and workshops for Fine Art. Dance, Drama and Music courses are situated in the Priestman Building, which facilitates excellent workshop spaces and equipment. Accommodation We have five Halls of Residencies, all located within 1.5 miles of the city centre. Clanny House The Forge - U Student Village Panns Bank The Precinct Scotia Quay All of our great accomodation facilities have efficent living and study space with access to shared kitchen and living rooms. Careers Employability Where are they now? Josh Halliday, Graduate of Journalism. Working as a Trainee Reporter on The Guardian. "Thanks to Sunderland I made the news." Victoria Simpson, Graduate of Photography, Video and Digital Imaging. Working as a Picture Desk Editor at Getty Images. "It's perfect for me, I have worked the MTV Awards in Madrid and soon I'm going to work in New York." Chris James, Graduate of Design. Working as a senior Designer at Think in Newcastle Life Changing Not Enough Time RTS Promo MicroPigs Charlie Photography courses are situated at the Northern Centre of Photography at St Mary's, which opened in September 2012.