University Campus Oldham, BA (Hons), Digital Arts Practice

Emphasis is on independent study, individuality and intellectual achievement appropriate for the student preparing to enter their chosen profession; the entire course is divided into 3 areas: studio practice; contextual studies; professional practice; the student undertakes modules which include the following: studio practice 3: the student chooses their area of interest and undertakes preliminary investigations into their chosen topic from which they may investigate and develop a range of prototypes; context 3 dissertation: this involves a written exploration of the student’s chosen subject area relevant to the production of a major project outcome; professional practice 3: here the student takes their prototypes and research that they developed in studio practice 3 and brings them to a logical and creative conclusion in the form of a major finished outcome; professional practice 3 special studies: the outcome here is a technical report and evaluation that explores the student’s progress and the related technologies and methodologies used; the year is 1 of research, discovery, exploration and conclusion; the studio project follows practical experiments that explore, test and innovate in chosen subject areas; it is intended to encourage the student to explore their chosen final projects in conjunction with industry agencies or practitioners; throughout, the principal concern is for the learning to encompass individual development, intellectual and creative challenge and the development of a professional capability.