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Wolverhampton School of ArtM/Art (Hons) PhotographyCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

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You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

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Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from M/Art (Hons) Photography course, I would like to extend toyou a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Peter Day and I am the course leader for your M/Art (Hons) Photography course and alongsideyour personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies. My contact detailsare below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved in

developing the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Peter Day

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Jane Webb [email protected] 1952 MK307

Course Leader Dr Jane Webb [email protected] 1952 MK307

Senior Lecturer Dr Euripides Altintzoglou [email protected] 1948 MK201

Senior Lecturer Dr Dean Kelland [email protected] 1945 MK201

Senior Lecturer Dr Peter Day [email protected] 3393 MK201

Educational Aims of the Course

The M/Art (Hons) Photography programme aims to provide you with the opportunity to seamlessly link anUndergraduate and Postgraduate experience into one comprehensive package. It aims to provide you with thepractical and theoretical knowledge that underpins photography practice.

In the increasingly fluid and fast-moving creative industries, practitioners need to be quick in their thinkingand multi-disciplinary in their approach. With traditional boundaries constantly being eroded and re-formed,creative professionals must, as a result, be more agile and flexible in response.

The photography course aims to develop your creativity; digital and analogue design skills and strategicthinking. The learning experience encompasses lectures, workshops, tutorials and independent study. Thereare also talks from industry professionals, UK and international trips, competitions and live briefs.

So, whether you want to create a unique mix of design and photography, or just like the idea of keeping youroptions open, this course will help bring out your skills in both areas while encouraging cross-platformunderstanding.

You could go on to work across both disciplines, or maybe work as a photographer with a freelance businessin photography. The way you put it all together is up to you- but we’ll help you find your place in the dynamiccreative industries.

Our intention is to produce independent, informed visual problem solvers who are able to perform effectivelyin a wide range of creative industries.

The course actively encourages cross and inter-disciplinary practice.

You will develop the ability to locate your practice within critical, theoretical, professional and culturalcontexts, enabling you to achieve a high level of subject specific knowledge and expertise, informed by

creative thinking and theoretical enquiry. You will strengthen your ability to exercise initiative and takepersonal responsibility for your learning through independence.

The course aims to produce thinking practitioners who are able to innovate whilst questioning andinterrogating existing values and traditions. It has a strong backbone of practice-based work underpinnedwith contextual modules intended to provide a sound basis for further research and/or professional practice.

Level 7 modules will position your practice in a post graduate context, allowing you to locate your practicewithin critical, theoretical, professional and cultural contexts in the achievement of a high level of subjectspecific knowledge and expertise. Your practise will be informed by creative thinking and theoretical enquiryand you will strengthen your ability to exercise initiative and take personal responsibility for your learningthrough independence. The course aims to produce reflective practitioners who are able to innovate whilstquestioning and interrogating existing values and traditions, providing a sound basis for further researchand/or professional practice.

Throughout the course you will be expected to evidence a good record of achievement and progressionthroughout all levels of learning within the integrated masters. If you wish to take one, your interim awardsare as follows:

BA (Hons) Photography – 360 credits

Cert HE Photographys – 240 credits

Dip HE Photography – 120 credits

Personal academic tutorials with your specialist M/ART tutor will monitor your progress and assist you inpreparation for level 7 studies.

What makes this programme distinctive?

M/Art (Hons) Photography offers the opportunity to seamlessly link an Undergraduate and Postgraduateexperience into one comprehensive packageThe course is taught by practising designers with strong research profiles and highly specific subjectknowledge across the broad range of contemporary Practice.A programme of practice led research modules will enable you to develop an in depth knowledge of thehistory, concepts and ideas aligned to your design practice.Exhibition and European study visits provide an exciting opportunity for you to engage with a wide rangeof contemporary design practice from around the world.Off site projects and placement opportunities regularly encourage students to present their work andknowledge in a variety of professional situations. The Digital and Visual Communication team retainstrong links with the graduate community and you will find yourself part of a much wider community ofdesigners stretching out from the University.Visiting designers provide context and experience of 'life after art school'.An optional placement year will give you extended real world experienceThe M/Art (Hons) Photography programme aims to provide students with a practical and theoreticaldesign education. Individually negotiated student led lines of enquiry are encouraged and supported by awide range of thorough contextual underpinning and professional practice. The intention is to equipstudents with the necessary practical, technical, aesthetic and problem solving skills to develop and adapttheir emerging practice for their future careers. Each pathway provides an environment that facilitatesin-depth subject specialism but also maximises the opportunities for engagement and collaboration witha wider range of creative disciplines and a broader postgraduate academic community.The Faculty of Arts has been formally recognised for its research excellence. There is a vibrant andsupportive research community within the Faculty and CADRE (Centre for Art, Design, Research andExperimentation) provides excellent enhancement to your studies.We are recognised for our approach to employability. The Workplace offers advice and support andassists students in securing professional practice through involvement in company consultancy,freelance work or live projects. There is the option to study a module in professional practice andenterprise whilst on the course and this provides the opportunity to prepare an in-depth career plan in

preparation for graduation and encourages entrepreneurship.Students may obtain a specialist MA by studying a further 60 credits of PG modules. It should be notedthat students entering the final MA award will be subject to the normal interview criteria for MA awards.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4FP001 Photographic Media, Materials and Methods 20 SEM1 Core Euripides Altintzoglou

4FP005 Critical Approaches 20 SEM1 Core Dean Kelland

4FP003 Location Photography 20 SEM1 Core Peter Day

4AD010 Introduction to Art and Design in Context 20 SEM2 Core Jane Webb

4FP002 The Photographic Studio 20 SEM2 Core Euripides Altintzoglou

4FP004 Exploring Identity 20 SEM2 Core Dean Kelland

5FP001 Contemporary Photographic Practice 20 SEM1 Core Dean Kelland

5FP002 Studio Strategies 20 SEM1 Core Euripides Altintzoglou

5AD008 Critical and Contextual Issues in Art and Design 20 SEM2 Core Louise Fenton

5FP004 Image and Text 20 SEM2 Core Dean Kelland

Group 11 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 11 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

5FP003 Site and Spatiality 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Dean Kelland

5AD009 Professional Experience 1 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Crispin Dale


5FP005 Interrogating Identity 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Peter Day


Crispin Dale

6AD002 Dissertation 20 SEM1 Core Louise Fenton


6FP001 Photographic Portfolio 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Dean Kelland


Crispin Dale

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries 20 SEM2 Core

6AD004 Bridging Module for Integrated Masters 20 SEM2 Core Anthony Meachem

6FP002 Major Project: Photography 40 YEAR Core Euripides Altintzoglou

7VC010 Creative Approaches to Digital and VisualCommunication Research and Practice

40 INYR Core David Colton

7AD008 Integrated Masters Project 40 YEAR Core David Colton


7VC004 Critical, Contextual and Theoretical Enquiry 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Louise Fenton

7AD001 Professional Practice and Enterprise 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Ben Salter

7VC006 Critical, Contextual and Theoretical Frameworks 20 SEM2 Core Rina Arya

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy"

4FP003 Location Photography


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study."

4AD010 Introduction to Art and Design in Context4FP003 Location Photography4FP004 Exploring Identity


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

4FP001 Photographic Media, Materials and Methods4FP002 The Photographic Studio4FP005 Critical Approaches


"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"

4AD010 Introduction to Art and Design in Context4FP004 Exploring Identity4FP005 Critical Approaches


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

4FP001 Photographic Media, Materials and Methods4FP002 The Photographic Studio

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1) 5FP003 Site and Spatiality5FP005 Interrogating Identity

"Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge."

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (DHECLO2)(DHECLO2)

"Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context"

5AD008 Critical and Contextual Issues in Art and Design5FP001 Contemporary Photographic Practice


"Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study"

5AD008 Critical and Contextual Issues in Art and Design5FP002 Studio Strategies


"Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis"

5FP004 Image and Text5FP005 Interrogating Identity


"Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively"

5AD009 Professional Experience 15FP001 Contemporary Photographic Practice5FP004 Image and Text


"Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations."

5AD009 Professional Experience 15FP002 Studio Strategies

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

"Demonstrate a systematic understanding of keyaspects of your field of study, includingacquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge,at least some of which is at, or informed by, theforefront of defined aspects of a discipline withan appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity andlimits of knowledge"

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries6FP002 Major Project: Photography


"Demonstrate an ability to deploy accuratelyestablished techniques of analysis and enquirywithin a discipline and apply the methods andtechniques that they have learned to review,consolidate, extend and apply your knowledgeand understanding, and to initiate and carry outprojects."

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries6AD002 Dissertation


"Demonstrate conceptual understanding thatenables the student: (a) to devise and sustainarguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideasand techniques, some of which are at theforefront of a discipline (b) to describe andcomment upon particular aspects of currentresearch, or equivalent advanced scholarship, inthe discipline."

6AD003 Professional Experience 26AD004 Bridging Module for Integrated Masters6FP002 Major Project: Photography


"Demonstrate the ability to manage your ownlearning, and to make use of scholarly reviewsand primary sources (for example, refereedresearch articles and/or original materialsappropriate to the discipline) and communicateinformation, ideas, problems and solutions to bothspecialist and non-specialist audiences."

6FP001 Photographic Portfolio6FP002 Major Project: Photography


"Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions,abstract concepts and data (that may beincomplete), to make judgements, and to frameappropriate questions to achieve a solution - oridentify a range of solutions - to a problem"

6AD002 Dissertation6FP002 Major Project: Photography


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring: (a) theexercise of initiative and personal responsibility(b) decision-making in complex andunpredictable contexts (c) the learning abilityneeded to undertake appropriate further trainingof a professional or equivalent nature.

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries6AD003 Professional Experience 26AD004 Bridging Module for Integrated Masters6FP001 Photographic Portfolio

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

"Articulate the aesthetic, critical and contextualdimensions of contemporary photographicpractice and its place in cultural contextsworldwide."

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries6FP002 Major Project: Photography


Work professionally on your own initiative or withothers on collective aims and initiatives in thefield of photography practice.

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries6AD002 Dissertation


"Develop audiences for your work andcommunicate with a range of professionalagencies and external curators, nationally andinternationally."

6AD003 Professional Experience 26AD004 Bridging Module for Integrated Masters6FP002 Major Project: Photography


"Critically generate new ideas and produce work,with exhibition value for galleries, commissionsand open submissions at both a national and

6FP001 Photographic Portfolio6FP002 Major Project: Photography

international level."


Demonstrate a confident use of a variety ofphotographic production techniques.

6AD002 Dissertation6FP002 Major Project: Photography


Demonstrate an awareness of the careeropportunities that exist within the photographicand creative industries.

6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries6AD003 Professional Experience 26AD004 Bridging Module for Integrated Masters6FP001 Photographic Portfolio

Integrated Masters Course LearningIntegrated Masters Course LearningOutcome 1 Outcome 1 (IMACLO1)(IMACLO1)

Critically articulate your practice through verbaland written forms at an appropriate level

7AD001 Professional Practice and Enterprise7AD008 Integrated Masters Project7VC004 Critical, Contextual and Theoretical Enquiry7VC006 Critical, Contextual and Theoretical Frameworks7VC010 Creative Approaches to Digital and Visual Communication Researchand Practice


Produce creative solutions consistent with thislevel of study and practice

7AD001 Professional Practice and Enterprise7AD008 Integrated Masters Project7VC010 Creative Approaches to Digital and Visual Communication Researchand Practice


"Demonstrate a level of independence and selfreliance, by managing your own time"

7VC004 Critical, Contextual and Theoretical Enquiry7VC006 Critical, Contextual and Theoretical Frameworks7VC010 Creative Approaches to Digital and Visual Communication Researchand Practice


Reflect on your learning and creative practice inways appropriate to this level of study

7AD001 Professional Practice and Enterprise7AD008 Integrated Masters Project


"Work professionally adhering to legal, ethicaland Health and Safety standards"

7VC010 Creative Approaches to Digital and Visual Communication Researchand Practice


"Understand, Demonstrate and Position yourIndividual Practice"

7AD001 Professional Practice and Enterprise7AD008 Integrated Masters Project

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Employment opportunities include:

Self-employmentEmployment in education, public sector or the creative industriesAdvancement in current employment: education, public sector or the creative industries

On graduation the student will be equipped with the qualities and transferable skills necessary foremployment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex andunpredictable situations; the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.The QAA – (FHEQ), framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland –January 2001

The creative industries sector is currently one of the fastest growing areas of the economy, expanding at a rateof 16 per cent per annum. Creative industries are: “those which have their origin in individual creativity, skilland talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation ofintellectual property.

The Faculty of Arts has its own Workplace, which promotes student enterprise and enhances employability. The Studio assists you in securing work placements, undertaking live briefs, engaging directly withemployers and developing key employability skills. The Faculty is committed to raising student awareness ofthe opportunities that exist post graduation, and the Work Place is now recognised as the interface betweeneducation and industry within the region.

This course provides the necessary skills to prepare you for an extensive range of exciting opportunitiesassociated with Photography Practice. For many of our graduates, the ultimate ambition is to become asuccessful photographer. Alumni of University of Wolverhampton are now exhibiting and selling their workboth nationally and internationally as established practitioners.

Following successful completion of M/Art (Hons) Photography you may wish to engage in further post-graduate research and undertake additional credit to gain a full Masters award and move into further academicresearch at a doctorate level. The course aims to provide students with the practical, theoretical andpromotional skills to support such career choices.

M/Art (Hons) Photography also aims to support and develop your vocational awareness and providesopportunities for educational placements and professional practice. As a result a number of students eachyear successfully apply to postgraduate teaching courses and many Faculty of Art graduates are now teachingin the regions’ schools and colleges. Photography graduates are also working in museums and galleries ascurators, educationalists, archivists and technicians.

Government initiatives to support new creative enterprises, particularly at start up are beginning to come onstream. The most recent proposals acknowledge the importance of nurturing young talent in that crucialperiod after leaving education, with graduate bursaries, mentoring, apprenticeships and incubation units to beadministered by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA). Consequently,graduates will need to be capable and proactive, be able to plan their practice and formulate effectiveproposals, so that they can access this support.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures

Seminars

Group and individual tutorials

Studio and workshop practice

Self directed project work

Critiques

Professional experience

Practical project work

The broad-spectrum nature of the industry coupled with the wide reach of this course dictates that initiallyyour learning activities will be similarly broad and varied in nature.

Skills and media workshops, seminars, lectures and group tutorials will introduce you to a range of image andidea generating systems, as you progress through the course your approach will become more specialized andas you explore a more personal approach to your chosen specialism then the learning activities will reflectthis transition with more individual tuition, you will receive continuous feedback on your work throughoutyour time with us. All learning activities are delivered in specialist studios (mac lab, print and drawingstudios) and the Visual Communication studios and lecture theatre.

A series of visiting practitioners will enhance your understanding of the subject and will also have theopportunity to engage with ‘live’ and competition work.

Study trips, both nationally and internationally are offered and will enhance your cultural and contextualunderstanding.

The course culminates in the Integrated Masters Bridging Module, to prepare you for post graduate level studythrough the opportunity to make an interim statement through exhibition and display.

Reference Points

University of Wolverhampton Academic Regulations

SECTION Q

INTEGRATED MASTERS DEGREE

AA (March 2010) Master’s degree characteristics ISBN 9871849790949.

Postgraduate Academic Framework Document (University of Wolverhampton).

QAA – (FHEQ), (August 2008) Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and NorthernIreland.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf

Buss, D. Gretton, T (2002) Subject benchmark statement. Art and design and history of art, architecture anddesign QAA.

Review Group (2008) Subject benchmark statement Art and design QAA 238 03/08

ISBN 978 1 84482 809 8

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/pdf/SECTION%20Q%20Integrated%20Masters%20section%2020%20credit.pdf

Equality Act 2010

http://www.ecu.ac.uk/law/equality-billhttp://www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_act_2010.aspx

QAA Benchmark Art & Design Review Document 2008:

Nature and extent of art and design 3.1 – 3.12

Subject knowledge and understanding, attributes and skills 4.3 – 4.6

Teaching, learning and assessment 5.1 – 5.10

Benchmark standards: threshold level of achievement 6.1 – 6.6

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/ADHA08.pdf

6.3

present evidence that demonstrates some ability to generate ideas independentlyand/or collaboratively in response to set briefs and/or as self-initiated activity

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/pdf/SECTION Q Integrated Masters section 20 credit.pdf

http://www.ecu.ac.uk/law/equality-bill

http://www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_act_2010.aspx

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/ADHA08.pdf

demonstrate proficiency in observation, investigation, enquiry, visualisationand/or makingdevelop ideas through to outcomes that confirm the student's ability to select anduse materials, processes and environmentsmake connections between intention, process, outcome, context, and methodsof dissemination.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/statements/drafts/ADHAAD.asp

Skillfast-UK SECTOR QUALIFICATIONS STRATEGY

http://www.ukces.org.uk/assets/ukces/docs/publications/sector-qualifications-strategy-skillfast-uk.pdf

National Occupational Standards (NOS)

http://www.ukstandards.co.uk/Pages/index.aspx

Qualifications Descriptors:

To be awarded a qualification at masters degree (M) level, students must have demonstrated:

A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights,much of what is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study, or area ofprofessional practice.

A comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship.

Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how establishedtechniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.

Conceptual understanding that enables the student:

° to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline.

° to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them, where appropriate to propose newhypotheses.

Typically, holders of the Masters degree will be able to:

Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence ofcomplete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously inplanning and implementing tasks to a professional or equivalent level.

Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

And will have:

The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:

° the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility.

° decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.

° the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Academic Regulations Exemptions

Q.4.2 The Module is to be exempt from the compensation rule. You will not be compensated for the IntegratedMasters Bridging Module as this module gives you essential skills for successfully undertaking yourPostgraduate Level modules.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/statements/drafts/ADHAAD.asp

http://www.ukces.org.uk/assets/ukces/docs/publications/sector-qualifications-strategy-skillfast-uk.pdf

http://www.ukstandards.co.uk/Pages/index.aspx

As agreed by the Assistant Registrar (May 2014) – Students are able to study modules 7VC006, 7VC010 and7AD008, as per their specialism (Computer Games Design) and for these modules to contribute towards theoverall differentiation.

As agreed by the Assistant Registrar (Quality), for those student who enrol onto the M/Art (Hons) Photographycourse and exit at level 6, these student are still eligible for the BA(Hons) Photography award, (even thoughthey has studied 6AD004 – integrated masters bridging modules at level 6).

Approved 8th May 2014

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

As well as providing general counselling support the University Counselling Service provides short courseson topics such as "Self Confidence", "Stress Management and Relaxation" and "Life Skills". They also providestudy skills and academic support, providing short courses such as provide help in areas such as "Writing andAssignment Skills", "Exam Techniques", "Enhancing Professional Skills", "Personal Development Planning"and "Making Choices for the Future.

University Learning Centres provide general academic skills support to all students. You can make anappointment with a study skills advisor for advice on areas such as academic writing, assignment planning,exam preparation, and time management. In addition, there is a regular timetable of drop-in and bookableworkshops covering information and digital literacy skills, including academic referencing. Faculty of Artstudents are supported by a designated subject librarian who is available to support research and projectwork.

You can expect to receive support and guidance in the area of Personal Development Planning, so that you:can understand better your learning process, have the skills and understanding to act on the feedback, so as tobecome more effective and successful, collect evidence on your achievement to enhance your employability.http://www.wlv.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=18450

Faculty support:

Study support is available through the Personal Academic Tutorial system with course tutors who are familiarwith your area of study. At the start of each year of your course you will be assigned a Personal Tutor whowill guide you through the induction process and provide support and academic counselling throughout theyear on an appointment basis. They should be able to offer you advice and guidance to help you liaise withother staff and support facilities in the Faculty and University. You should meet your Personal Tutor regularly,which must include meetings that you are invited to at critical points in your course.

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Additional support can be sought through the Faculty of Arts. Staff are friendly and approachable and areavailable to help when you have a problem. Staff can be contacted through the University email or by bookingan appointment through SAMS. Additional study support is provided through various communicationsystems, for example, VLE, email and PebblePad.

The M/Art (Hons) Photography Personal Tutor provides academic counselling and will be accessible on anappointment basis to discuss requests for extensions, requests for extenuating circumstances, generalconcerns about study and student life and general programme planning. Your Personal Tutor will act as a firstpoint of contact in relation to leave of absence (including returning after leave), withdrawal, transferring toanother course (internal and external) and changes to mode of attendance. Your Course Leader will beavailable thereafter for meetings by appointment to discuss leave of absence, withdrawal, transferring toanother course (internal and external), changes to mode of attendance, returning after leave of absence anddirect entrants.

Subject support:

Tutorials, workshops, seminars and meetings - provide the primary opportunities for students to interact withstaff on topics relating to modules. All modules provide at least one of these forms of face-to-face support.

Feedback - tutors provide personalised written feedback all summative assessments. The mechanism forfeedback from purely formative tasks varies between assessments, but will always be provided in some form.On occasions tutors may provide generalised verbal feedback to the whole group on points relating to anassessment.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

Everyone in the Faculty is required to read and adhere to the Codes of Practice and Operational Procedures forthe areas of the Faculty they work/study in. Codes of Practice are available within the Faculty of Arts Health &Safety Canvas course. Please familiarise yourself with the codes appropriate to your study location. Pleasealso note, all potentially hazardous Faculty facilities require the successful completion of one or more formalinduction sessions before access to those facilities can be granted. Your module tutor and or course team willbe able to advise you on which modules / areas of study require specific additional inductions.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Master in Art with Honours Photography Bachelor of Arts with Honours Photography Bachelor of Arts Photography Diploma of Higher Education Photography Certificate of Higher Education Photography University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: FP008Q01UV Full-time 4 YearsFP008Q31UV Part-Time 8 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: Wolverhampton School of Art

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 29-Sep-2017 by Clare Jackaman

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