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Moving Image BA(Hons)

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Intro

Our Moving Image degree is an art- focused course for students who want to work with film and video. An expert team of tutors and technical staff will help you develop your own creative ideas.

Working across digital formats, video and traditional film, this course offers exciting opportunities for innovation and experimentation. It will enable you to cultivate your ideas and build a strong conceptual and technical basis for your development as a creative artist.

You will also develop your understanding of moving image history, theory, professional practice and research. Our course is delivered by staff who practice as artists, filmmakers and curators, and is accompanied by a programme of visits from leading practitioners and academics.

The course has close links with the Brighton Film Festival CINECITY and Screen Archive South East, both based at the University of Brighton. Our international links also give you the opportunity to study abroad during the course. For example, we have a staff and student exchange with the International Academy of Art Palestine, in Ramallah, and students have the opportunity to study at this pioneering art school.

Key facts

Location Brighton: City campus

UCAS code W610

Full-time 3 years

Our next open day for this course will take place in the summer. Register your interest now and we will let you know when you can book your place.

Register your interest

Apply now with UCAS for 2019 entry

Course content

Why study with us?

  • By joining us at Brighton, you'll be in an innovative, creative and critical environment - follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to see what's happening on the course now.

  • You will be taught by practising artists in film, video and digital moving image, and leading artists’ moving image practitioners enrich the course with regular guest talks, screenings and workshops from artists and filmmakers.

  • Work produced on the course comes from the contexts of fine art, experimental film and artists’ moving image as well as cinema and filmmaking, looking to find meaningful spaces for new practices in these areas.

  • The course is supported by an unrivalled technical provision for experimental film and video, including 16mm film, film hand-processing, Super 8mm and analogue video formats alongside the latest high definition filmmaking equipment and editing software.

  • A dedicated art and design library houses a wide range of books, periodicals and audio visual resources to support your studies.

  • The Tech-Hub and Media Centre provide access to a further range of specialist equipment for production and editing.

  • Every practice unit is assessed by two members of staff and you are given written feedback at the end of each unit.

  • You will study and develop your work alongside student photographers and digital sound artists as well as other fine artists.

  • We have a staff and student exchange with the International Academy of Art Palestine, in Ramallah. Students have the opportunity to study abroad at this pioneering art school.

  • You'll get plenty of space to develop your own ideas and research topics in depth, with practical guidance from our dedicated course technician, who will support you with technical workshops and one-to-one sessions.

  • Brighton Film Festival CINECITY and Screen Archive South East are based at the university and there are opportunities to work with these organisations.

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2018 graduate Pacheanne Anderson talks about what made her choose Moving Image at Brighton and her experiences of the course.

Areas of study 

  • Artists’ moving image, film history, avant-garde film
  • Filmmaking, experimental film and video, video art, installation art
  • Narrative, fiction, documentary, experimental ethnographic filmmaking
  • Cinematography, experimental imaging, visual effects and video editing
  • Digital compositing, animation, green screen
  • High definition, studio production, multi-camera production
  • 16mm film shooting, developing, editing and projecting
  • Hand processing 16mm black and white film, cameraless film (drawing on film)
  • Sound art and design, audio recording and mixing
  • Film and video for cinema and gallery (Black Box White Cube)
  • Exhibition design, planning and installation for film and video
  • VJ skills / live video mixing (analogue and digital)

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The Edward Street building, part of City campus, where our Moving Image course is based

Year 1

Year 1 has four themed units – identity, place, fiction and documentary – each lasting six to seven weeks.

Each week, group seminars, individual tutorials and screenings of relevant films help you develop your ideas and you present a finished piece in the last week. In this final session you make a formal presentation of your work to the group, learn to critique other student’s work, and also receive feedback from two tutors.

The units are underpinned by a series of introductory technical workshops, film screenings, study support sessions, and by lectures from staff and visiting lecturers.

One day each week is set aside for Historical and Theoretical studies, which take the form of a lecture series with seminar sessions and film screenings. Students read and summarise weekly texts using library study time and complete one final essay per semester.

Historical and Critical Studies in year 1 covers film history then moving on to an in-depth study of the avant-garde and film and video art histories.

You are expected to work independently on your projects, making full use of the facilities: cameras and audio recording equipment, computer editing software and studios.

Modules

  • Practice 1: Moving Image and Identity
  • Practice 2: Moving Image and Place
  • Practice 3: Moving Image and Fiction
  • Practice 4: Moving Image and Documentary
  • Historical and Critical Studies 1: From Magic Lantern to Youtube
  • Historical and Critical Studies 2: One Million Avant-Gardes

Moving Image student

Our courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis in order to make sure that what you learn with us is relevant and that your course enables you to develop appropriate skills. When you apply to study with us, we will inform you of any new developments in your chosen programme through our applicant portal.

 

 

 

Year 2

In the second year your four units of study encourage a more focused approach to the combination of sound and vision. You'll look at a range of art practices and recognise the importance of how finished works are presented whether in the gallery, cinema or online.

The projects are: Sound and Vision, Collaboration, Black Box White Cube as well as one day a week on a college option in another area of the university.

The second year show is an opportunity to exhibit publicly in the university gallery.

At the end of the year you'll undertake an independent project which prepares you for the more self-directed study of the third year.

Once again lectures and seminars take place weekly, introducing you to key concepts in contemporary practice, as well as an in depth look at sound and film.

The end of the second year covers dissertation preparation and research skills.

Modules

  • Practices 5 and 6: Collaboration and Sound and Vision
  • Practice 7: Beyond Black Box/White Cube
  • Practice 8: Independent Project
  • Historical and Critical Studies 3: Sound/Music and The Moving Image
  • Historical and Critical Studies 4: 'The Cinema of Others', Research Methodologies and Extended Essay Proposal
  • Option from arts and humanities modules
Moving image facilities

Final year

In the third year you develop your own personal work through a minor and major project, while also writing a dissertation. 

You are allocated tutors who supervise the development of your ideas. Tutorials are also offered with other members of staff. Regular group crits allow students to build projects with the support of their peers and staff.

For your major project you can expect to have six or seven tutorial slots during a semester, either on your own or with a small group you can share ideas with.

One-to-one technical support is focused on each individual student project, ending with a public exhibition of work in the graduate show.

Professional practice sessions are taught in the last semester to help prepare you for life after graduation.

Modules

  • Practice 9: Major Project
  • Practice 10: Major Project
  • Historical and Critical Studies 5: Extended essay
  • Professional Practice
Moving Image student

Staff profile

Claudia Kappenberg, Admissions Tutor 

Dr Claudia Kappenberg is an artist and academic specialising in screen-based practices, site-specific work, screen dance and performance.

Her interests include cinematic and choreographic practices, critical theory and philosophies of art and the body. She leads the Screendance Network and is Co-editor of the International Journal of Screendance. Find out more...

Matthew Noel-Tod, Senior Lecturer

Matthew is an artist specialising in moving image. His work in film and video has received acclaim through exhibitions, collections and residencies. Find out more...

Other members of staff:

  • Judy Price
  • Mikhail Karikis

Claudia Kappenberg

 

Student views

Daisy Gardner

“I found this course when I was 16. The 70% practical, 30% theory split is really interesting for me. I did my foundation year and applied here straight away. My interview was what made me choose Brighton and then I went to the graduate show and some of the work they were producing was something I wanted to be a part of. I’m from Southampton; I like the south coast, especially Brighton. It’s always busy, it’s always loud, I like that, I like that about Brighton. Being here is completely different: everyone’s on the same page.”

Rosie Townsend

“Excellent one-to-one tutorials provide a deep criticism of your work. If you love art and you love film, this is the course for you!”

Our latest news

Moving Image and Photography 2nd year exhibition: CINESTHESIA

Moving Image and Photography 2nd year exhibition: CINESTHESIA

Cinesthesia will be open to the public over the month of January 2019.

Showcase your creativity at the Grand Parade gallery

Showcase your creativity at the Grand Parade gallery

Staff and students have an opportunity to showcase projects, ideas and discussion as part of an experimental programme in spring 2019.

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Careers

You will graduate with a wide range of filmmaking and art making skills and a deep understanding of the contexts of artists’ moving image.

Professional development is embedded in the course at every level and as well as developing creatively you’ll learn self-motivation, time management, problem solving, and how to present your work and that of others.

Graduates from the BA(Hons) Moving Image course work as artists, filmmakers and digital producers. They have produced campaign videos and music for major fashion labels and record labels. They have worked in the camera departments of major Hollywood films, shot in the UK and abroad, as well as locally produced feature films in Brighton. They work with important art and film organisations, such as Towner Gallery and the Independent Cinema Office.

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Moving Image graduate Jess Dadds’ film The Rat King commissioned by Channel 4 in 2016.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–CCC (112–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. You will be considered if your predicted grades fall within this range, but any offer will be made based on assessment of portfolio/interview.

International Baccalaureate
28 points.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least English language and maths.

Foundation degree/HND
May enable you to start the course in year 2.
Direct entry to year 3: foundation degree or DipHE in related subject, or practical experience.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

For non-native speakers of English
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

Other
A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications (for example, A level, BTEC or Access Diploma etc) that is accepted for admission to the course.

  • Art and design foundation diploma.
  • Interview and portfolio review.

International equivalencies

International equivalencies by country
 
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

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Portfolio and interview advice 

Applying for a place in 2019?

Before you come for interview you will be asked to send an online portfolio to show us your work. We would like to see:

  • completed film or video works and / or works in progress
  • other art work (for example, photography, drawing, installation)
  • your ability to develop an idea from concept
  • your potential to experiment and explore ideas and techniques
  • any examples of written work (for example, a previous essay about film or art)
  • awareness of contemporary artists’ moving image
  • awareness of film history or art history.

We recommend using Tumblr to create a simple portfolio or blog and YouTube or Vimeo for embedding video. Please note that it is not a strict requirement to have previous film and video work at interview stage – we welcome any creative portfolio and an interest in exploring moving image in future works.

 

 

 

Fees

Fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 14,460 GBP

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The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2019–20.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or DBS checks, or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Location

Location

About Brighton

The University of Brighton is at the heart of our city’s reputation as a welcoming, forward-thinking place which leads the way when it comes to the arts, music, sustainability and creative technology. Brighton is home to a thriving creative community and a digital sector worth £1bn a year. Many of the work-based learning opportunities offered on our courses such as placements, live briefs and guest lectures are provided by businesses and organisations based in the city.

We provide support and venues for key events in the city’s arts calendar including the Brighton Festival, the Festival Fringe, the Great Escape, the Brighton Digital Festival, Brighton Photo Biennial and the CineCity Brighton Film Festival. Other annual highlights include Pride, the Brighton Marathon, and Burning the Clocks which marks the winter solstice. Our own Brighton Graduate Show transforms our campus into the largest exhibition space in the South East as we celebrate the outstanding talent and creativity of our students.

As a student you’ll get lots of opportunities to experience these events at first hand and to develop your skills through the volunteering and other opportunities they offer.

You'll find living in Brighton enriches your learning experience and by the end of your course you will still be finding new things to explore and inspire you.

Brighton North Laine
Brighton Beach sunset

Campus where this course is taught

City campus

Located in central Brighton, this campus is home to 3D design and craft, fine art, graphic design and illustration, digital music, digital media design, fashion and textiles, history of art and design, humanities, media, photography and film.

The facilities for making and designing, the theatre, galleries, workshops, studios, archives and the independent arts organisations based on site provide a unique and inspiring environment where creativity thrives.

St Peter’s House library and Phoenix halls of residence are close to the exhibition and learning facilities in the Grand Parade main building where you will also find the student centre with careers, counselling, student advice service and disability and dyslexia support. Edward Street provides extensive teaching and gallery space for media, photography and film.

Also on site are Photoworks, Screen Archive South East and University of Brighton Design Archives. Leading visual arts agency Photoworks runs the Brighton Photo Biennial and a national programme which frequently features the work of our graduates, staff and students. Screen Archive South East holds a wealth of material capturing life, work and creativity from the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Our Design Archives received the Sir Misha Black Award for Innovation in Design Education in recognition of our contribution to design history scholarship and the quality of primary materials about British design held in the archive.

The Brighton Pavilion, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, the iconic pier and beach are a very short walk away. The independent shops and businesses of the North Laine and Kemptown, and Brighton main line station, with frequent express services to London, are 10 minutes walk.

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Accommodation

Brighton: City campus

All eligible 2019-entry students are guaranteed an offer of university-managed accommodation.

Halls of residence
We have halls of residence across Brighton in the city centre, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

  • You'll be prioritised for accommodation in the halls that are linked to your teaching base, subject to availability.
  • City campus is linked to Phoenix halls.
    • Phoenix halls are all self-catered. The halls are a short walk from City campus in the centre of Brighton. Public transport in the city is excellent, and there's a shuttle bus between our Brighton campuses during term time.
    • Find out more about Phoenix Halls.

Unihomes and unilets
Unihomes and unilets are student houses that we let to our students on behalf of private landlords. This option can work particularly well when you're balancing learning with placements and other commitments. We have unihomes and unilet properties at locations across the city.

Find out more about our accommodation and confirm your eligibility.

Private renting
There's plenty of support if you opt for private rented accommodation. This is an option which offers choice and flexibility – enabling you to choose where you live and who with. We manage our own studenthomes database of properties. This lists accommodation offered by landlords who have signed up to our code of standards. Every summer we provide online events and resources, as well as other advice services, for students looking for a place to live and people to share with.

Phoenix Brewery Halls Accommodation

Accommodation for City campus is in the nearby Phoenix Halls

Student kitchen in Phoenix Halls

Student kitchen in Phoenix Halls

Relaxing in nearby Pavilion Gardens

Relaxing in nearby Pavilion Gardens

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