Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Level 5 Modules

Level 6 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Visiting Speakers
Continuing industry links are a valuable source for guest speakers for the future to keep abreast with current industry needs and standards.
Examples of the calibre of industry guest professionals include:
Wig Maker
BECTU
Make Artist
Model Maker/Creature Effect Artist
Prosthetic Artist
Master Puppetry and Creature FX
Kryolan- Industry Specialists
Mouldlife- Industry Specialist

Volunteering
Collaboration with other departments for Charity events including have included:
Oxfam Fashion Show
Charity events organiser
Ty Hafan
Cancer Research
Workshops for Valley Kids

Fieldwork
We have a huge selection of Period locations used to enhance professional photoshoots for students work. These may include:
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Insole Court
St Fagans
Llanover Hall
World War II Museum
Cosmeston Medieval Village

Fieldtrips
Field Trips are organised for all year groups. These may include:
The Prosthetics
UMAE Expo
IMATs
New Blades
V&A Museum

Work Placements
The close working relationship between the course team and the relevant industry is demonstrated by the increasing demand from industry for student placements from existing courses. Examples of these links and placements are:
Willow
Sex Education
Casualty
Havoc
Pobol Y Cwm
His Dark Materials
War of Worlds
Dr Who
The Crown
It's my Shout

Work-based Learning
The development of the partnership with Screen Alliance Wales has allowed for continued learner access to a range of work placement opportunities, where they have been able to shadow industry professionals and gain an insight into a range of TV and film roles. SAW work from Cardiff-based Wolf Studios, producing shows such as BBCs’ ‘His Dark Materials’, Sky Original drama ‘A Discovery of Witches’ and BBC/HBO co-production ‘Industry’.

Employer Forums
BECTU early bird announcements
BECTU Crew Bus
Stan Winston School of Character Arts
The Oracle TV and Film Production Information
Mandy.com
British Film Commissions- Crew and Talent

Other
Portals- Screen Alliance Wales Production Directory.
Wales Screen Crew Directory

Means of Assessment

• Practical Coursework
• Self-Reflective Assessment
• Presentation
• Practical Coursework
• Project
• Project output
• Simulation
• Essay
• Portfolio
• Dissertation/Major Project

Learning Support

The learning support available through the course:
· Course Leader and Module leaders
· Blackboard e-learning platform (FCI)
· Moodle e-learning platform (Coleg Y Cymoedd)
· Student e-mail accounts
· Computer Laboratories
· Learning Resources Centre
· Specialist guest lectures
· Electronic progress file and support student engagement with Professional Development Planning (FCI)
· Electronic Learning Plan and individually tailored study skills support (Coleg Y Cymoedd)
· Student Staff Course Liaison Group
· Student Course Representatives
· Student Advice Centre (FCI)

Induction
Following enrolment students are offered a detailed induction day with the course tutors to introduce them to the course team and course. Students are supported both at USW and within the college to make their welcome transition to their new environment as easy and enjoyable as possible. Course content and project overviews are presented with resources given.
· Coleg Y Cymoedd Student Handbook (online and hard copy)
· FCI Student Handbook (online)
· Course Handbook
· Module Handbook (online)
· ICIS

Personal Academic Tutor
Each student across all three years of the course is assigned a personal tutor. Additional tutor support from the team is also available and pastoral care available to access both at Coleg Y Cymoedd within the wider faculty structure and at USW through the Advice Zone.

Office hours
Students can access tutors within office hours on site during taught sessions and on a one-to-one basis at their request and availability of the tutor. Email correspondence will also be available within these hours. (9am-4pm)

Tutorials
This provides the student with the opportunity to discuss work with their course leader or module leader at a timetabled time and location. Tutorials accompany the learning content as support for the student but may also give them the opportunity to raise any other issues. Tutorials are recorded digitally as a record of discussion and progress.

Seminars
This takes place within a module and as part of the curriculum content. It is an opportunity to bring the group together in a more formal session where critique and discussion can take place. Good practice amongst peers can be shared.

Formative Assessment
This takes place as part of the in-class delivery and could take the form of an informal presentation or task to measure learning progress and understanding.

Progress meetings
Timetabled in within each module to ensure that the student stays on track with their coursework and workload and that they are progressing appropriately and to the best of their ability.

Research Supervision
A meeting with the tutor to discuss a particular piece of work.

Online Resources
Available to the student through USW UniLIfe, Coleg Y Cymoedd landing page and via Blackboard and Teams. Additional online resources can be accessed with tutor advice and at the LRC.

Advice Zone
University of South Wales
Available to the student on campus at Coleg Y Cymoedd and USW . Study skills at LRC locations and within the student advice and welfare departments are highlighted to the student at the start of each year and in their annual course handbook.

Disability
All needs assessed and catered for where needed at point of entry.

IT/Library
Provision during office hours and late nights at Coleg Y Cymoedd and at weekends at USW sites. The learning resources centre also provide an online service for selected material. A range of state-of-the-art equipment and resources is available and listed within this document in more detail.

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

Progression Courses:· Postgraduates study either at USW or HE providerProgression within Industry:· Hair and Make-Up Trainee· Wig Maker· Out Knotter· Prosthetics Trainee· Sculpting Trainee· Freelance Prop Maker· Prop Trainee· Standby Props· Prop Store supervisor· Model Maker· Armoury Trainee· Standby Armourer· Sculptor· Set Construction· Set Dressing· Freelance Maker

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

• UCAS Tariff - 80 - 104 points
• A level - CDD – BCC
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
• Access to HE Diploma

GCSE/National 4/National 5
As part of the application progress applicants are required to undergo an interview. Portfolio of creative supporting work as part of interview needs.
Mature students are considered on their own merit with life experience. This could be applicants returning to education, applicants who have worked in a transferable industries.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

N/A