Faculty of Arts and Humanities
SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Coventry University
Ranked 13th in UK Guardian University Guide 2019
Welcome I’m delighted to introduce you to the School of Media and Performing Arts, based within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Coventry University. Our ethos is built around an approach that’s open, connected, collaborative, engaged and sustainable. The UK creative industries are leading the way in terms of economic growth and employment and have a transformative effect on all our lives. We’re proud of the achievements of our alumni who have been highly successful in securing prestigious graduate-level opportunities. Many are making their mark before they leave us by being commissioned as public artists, winning national and international competitions, publishing their work in the media and having their works performed in public environments including the BBC. Coventry University has been inspiring and developing leading artists, designers, creative practitioners, performers, writers and thinkers since 1843. By knowing our roots and understanding our place within these vibrant creative communities, we can nurture your intellectual curiosity and give you opportunities to engage with professional communities of practice, making you ready to play your role in shaping the future landscape of the arts. Dr Shaun Hides Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities Our ethos is built around an approach that’s open, connected, collaborative, engaged and sustainable.
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UK City of Culture 2021
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Teaching excellence
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Career focused
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Global outlook
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Media courses
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Performing Arts courses
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Top-up courses
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Next steps
GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019 UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.
UK City of Culture 2021 Coventry is a lively, multi-cultural city with a rich history that embraces the old and the new. For 175 years, Coventry University has been inspiring and developing leading artists, designers, creative practitioners, performers and thinkers. City of Culture It’s an exciting time to study the arts in Coventry. Our city was awarded the UK City of Culture for 2021, which marks the beginning of an incredible few years of culture and celebration. As one of the principal partners of the bid, we’ll have a focus on teaching and research. Coventry University students will be able to take advantage of incredible opportunities and continue this work beyond 2021 as part of our cultural strategy. We’ve already had events take place for City of Culture from Museum of the Moon to Crafts of the Punjab to Cinderella. We’ve an excellent culture here in Coventry already but we can’t wait to see what winning City of Culture 2021 brings for us in the near future and would love you to be a part of our journey.
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Heart of Coventry Coventry was named as the 5th best student city in the UK by the QS World Rankings 2018. Our city-centre campus is at the heart of things in Coventry so you’re well placed for shopping, entertainment and cultural experiences. Open Days If you want to see Coventry University’s campuses, have a look around the city and find out more about subjects you want to study, you can book a place on one of our Open Days. You can speak to academics from your subject area, take campus and accommodation tours and even chat to current students about their own experiences and what life is really like at Coventry University. www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays
Edward Fuller, BA (Hons) Media Production
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Teaching excellence We know the difference good teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can make you happier, help you to learn more and give you that edge when it comes to developing your career. We’re proud of our teaching achievements; including being awarded Gold in the Teaching and Excellence Framework (TEF), the government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities. We’ve been awarded 5 stars for our teaching excellence (QS stars 2018) and we’re the best university in the UK for film production and photography according to the Guardian University Guide 2019. Collaborative approach Our award-winning staff team are passionate about Media and Performing Arts and many of our lectures are active practitioners; exhibiting, performing, and curating across the country. We also collaborate with institutions across the globe. Our Telepresence in Theatre project saw our team work with contemporaries from Tampere University in Finland to create a unique ‘immersive space’ to explore Shakespeare’s plays. This space, created in both locations using cutting-edge
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videoconferencing technology, life sized rear projection, and directional sound gave our students the illusion of occupying the same rehearsal room. We have distinguished artists and industry professionals visiting as guest lecturers. Recently Tony Iommi (guitarist from the band Black Sabbath), Motionhouse and award winning photographer John Blakemore have all hosted master classes. Research Coventry University plays a central role in ensuring the creative industries’ success and future prosperity. Our Media and Performing Arts research looks at how digital environments can be used to create new opportunities for cultural institutions to share their content with the world. Our specialists in dance are using cutting-edge motion capture technologies to document and learn more about European dance heritage. These are just a few examples of how our creative minds are helping to support a sector steeped in culture and heritage.
Nilupa Yasmin, BA (Hons) Photography
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Career focused Your career really matters to us, that’s why we offer you career services for both general and more specific help. We aim to help you secure a work placement of up to one year, and if you’re looking to have a year abroad working or studying, you won’t be charged tuition fees for that year. Whether it’s as employees, freelancers or starting up your own businesses, working with our employability team gives you the opportunity to develop an enterprising edge and the confidence to move into a rewarding career. www.coventry.ac.uk/employability-fah Add+vantage scheme Most courses include an Add+vantage module each year, where you can choose from a variety of career-enhancing subjects including language modules, sessions on project management and even classes on volunteering. There are over 240 modules to choose from but the common thread is that they all aim to develop and expand skills employers are looking for. www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage
Coventry University
97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)
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Flying Start scheme University is a great investment but we understand that you may be concerned about the cost of fees. We endeavour to make it clear what is included in the fees you pay so there are no surprises along the way. Students in the School of Media and Performing Arts are provided packages that can include key study texts, materials and technology relevant to the specialist area. For example, students studying courses such as Photography, Media Production, Music Technology, Media and Communications, and Digital Media are issued a laptop pre-loaded with course specific software. We also have a well-stocked Media Loan Shop where you can borrow an extensive range of specialist equipment. This includes microphones, recording equipment, bowens lighting, prosumer media equipment like GoPros and Blackmagic cameras, Canon and Nikon full frame digital SLRs, and a full range of film video cameras. www.coventry.ac.uk/flyingstart
Alex Lodge, BA (Hons) Media Production
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Global outlook Opportunities to travel are a key element of many of our courses and an excellent reason for choosing Coventry University. Our students have more international experiences than any other UK university according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA 2018). With trips abroad, language classes and a Global Leaders Programme at your feet, there’s no telling where you might end up as a Coventry University student. Each year, our course teams organise a range of overseas study trips or work experience to support your learning (subject to application and cost). Over the past few years, we’ve offered exciting international opportunities in the School of Media and Performing Arts to places like France, Italy, Germany, and America. Recently our BA (Hons) Journalism students took a subsidised trip to Amsterdam to visit news rooms and meet journalists. Our BA (Hons) Photography students took part in self-funded study trips to New York, Paris, Barcelona, Dublin, and Madrid to visit key industry events. Our Theatre and Professional Practice students took part in a ground-breaking Immersive Telepresence in Theatre project conducted in conjunction with students and staff at the University of Tampere, Finland which won the internationally prestigious Gold Award for Innovation in Arts and Humanities at the Reimagine Education Awards in Philadelphia.
Go Abroad scheme We believe in giving all students the opportunity to go abroad and we offer funding to support you. Open to all School of Media and Performing Arts students, our Go Abroad schemes give you a way to gain international experience and can help you to become a globally employable graduate. Each year, many of our students spend between three and 12 months abroad studying, working, volunteering or travelling (subject to application and costs). www.coventry.ac.uk/go-abroad Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme* develops industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and meet global leaders at networking events from the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready *Fees apply
Coventry University
1st for overseas student experiences Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17 UK
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In first year we had a great trip to Ireland and got the chance to visit loads of galleries but more importantly, bond as a class. I’ve also applied to study in Madrid next year. Evan Merner BA (Hons) Photography
Media
Course information Digital Media BA (Hons) UCAS code: P479 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/P479 Journalism BA (Hons) UCAS code: PP53 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/PP53 Media and Communications BA (Hons) UCAS code: P910 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/P910 Media Production BA (Hons) UCAS code: P310 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/P310 Photography BA (Hons) UCAS code: W640 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W640 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement)
Why Media at Coventry University? Continually evolving with input from researchers, practitioners, and industry; Media at Coventry University encourages you to think and work critically, creatively, imaginatively and professionally. We’ll give you the opportunity to develop your technical skills and introduce you to critical discourse so you’re better equipped to be an informed practitioner. All our courses are informed by real-world experiences, giving you an insight into what it is like working in the media industries. We’re ranked as the best university in the country for film production and photography, and 14th in the UK for journalism, publishing and public relations in the Guardian University Guide 2019, our graduates are highly regarded in the profession. Media courses are based in the beautiful Ellen Terry building, a converted 1930s art deco cinema that houses purpose built, and professional spaces. Our facilities include music studios, video recording, music editing suites, and radio studios. Media courses have access to The Tank Studio, a state of the art live HD audio/ video production studio that houses high-end broadcasting technology. You will also have access to professional VR, AR and immersive sound technologies and development tools. Possible careers for graduates The School of Media and Performing Arts has an impressive history of graduates who establish themselves in high profile media and cultural employment. For example, an executive producer in Hollywood, a BBC documentary maker, a DJ for national radio stations, and a journalist at Sky News. Accreditation Our Journalism degree is accredited and recognised by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
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The Tank Studio, BA (Hons) Journalism
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Performing Arts
Course information Dance BA (Hons) UCAS code: W500 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W500 Music BA (Hons) UCAS code: W247 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W247 Music Technology BSc (Hons) UCAS code: J930 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/J930 Theatre and Professional Practice BA (Hons) UCAS code: W440 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W440 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement)
Why Performing Arts at Coventry University? Coventry University encourages collaborative work across all the arts. Our ethos is to provide an environment to develop creative, dynamic, able artists, musicians and practitioners who are versatile, resourceful, and ready for a career in the creative industries. You’ll be taught by our experienced faculty staff, who are practitioners, as well as invited professional guest who have previously included Théâtre Sans Frontières and Tony Iommi (formerly of Black Sabbath). We enjoy professional links with established national organisations and groups, such as the Orchestra of the Swan, Frantic Assembly, The Belgrade Theatre, Imagineer, Theatre Absolute, Midlands Arts Centre and Warwick Arts Centre. Performing arts courses are based in the Ellen Terry building, a converted 1930s art deco cinema that houses purpose built, and professional spaces. These include: 5 recording studios, two flexible performance spaces with lighting and sound control rooms, two dance studios with sprung floors, rehearsal rooms and wardrobe facilities. Our courses aim to develop creative artists, producers and practitioners who thrive in demanding and competitive fields. Possible careers for graduates Recent graduates from these courses have worked with The Belgrade Theatre, The Birmingham Rep, Old Vic Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, BBC and The Roundhouse in London. Our graduates have pursued careers as performers, producers, actors, sound designers and composers. Accreditation Music BA (hons) is accredited by the British Authors, Songwriters and Composers Association (BASCA). Music Technology BSc (Hons) is accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES)
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Coventry University Festival, BA (Hons) Theatre and Professional Practice
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Top-up courses
Course information Media BA (Hons) UCAS code: P3TU www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/P3TU
Why study a top-up course at Coventry University? Top-up courses give you a way to ‘top-up’ an existing qualification to gain an undergraduate degree. If you’ve successfully completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree and want to study further, you could progress onto the final year of an Honours degree programme with a top-up degree. A HND or a Foundation Degree is an excellent qualification in itself, but you may have career ambitions that could be fulfilled with an Honours degree. It typically takes one further year of study to top-up your HND or Foundation Degree. This exciting Media top-up degree develops your skills within photography, television, film and visual communications in a professional environment enabling you to produce an innovative portfolio of work that can give you the edge in an increasingly competitive graduate market. Possible careers for graduates Many of our graduates pursue careers in established roles such as camera operators and editors in the media industries or become freelance media producers. Others undertake the appropriate qualifications to become teachers in schools and colleges, and others go on to work with community arts organisations or as arts administrators.
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Charlotte Hare, BA (Hons) Photography
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Next steps Applying to an undergraduate course
Pre-sessional English courses
UK and EU students
Courses require students, where English is not their first language, to have achieved a IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
UK and EU students must apply at www.ucas.com International students Applying to Coventry University is a quick and easy process. You can apply or download an application form from our website: www.coventry.ac.uk/international If you have any questions, please contact the International Office: T: +44(0) 24 7615 2152 E: enquiries.io@coventry.ac.uk Next steps for international students All of our courses are open to international students and we encourage applications from around the world. Coming to the UK as a student can be the start of a life-changing experience, full of memorable moments and new opportunities. Coventry University’s International Office can support you through the application process. Many of the team are multilingual and have their own experiences of living and studying abroad. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about your application, or what it is like to live in the UK. www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub
Coventry University offers Pre-sessional English languages courses to help international students meet the necessary level of English language proficiency. These courses range from four to 20 weeks in length depending on your current level of English language proficiency and the level you need to achieve for your chosen degree course. These courses will also help you to: • D evelop your academic English so that you are better prepared for university-level study • Develop your study skills • Understand what will be expected as a higher education student in the UK www.coventry.ac.uk/englishlanguagesupport Fees, funding and scholarships Coventry University recognises that attending university requires significant financial investment. We pride ourselves on offering competitive tuition fees. We offer scholarships and discounts for students who study with us, including early payment, full payment, merit, country and alumni scholarships. www.coventry.ac.uk/international/scholarships
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Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.
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