The Faculty of Arts, Media and Design at Staffordshire University is a leads the way for students seeking a degree in creative arts. The university maintains an envable reputation in creative-arts communities.
Not only do students work under some of the most respected minds in their respective creative fields, they also earn degrees that turn heads and open doors to dynamic career opportunities.
[h3]High-caliber teaching[/h3]
Staffordshire has a reputation for its high-quality instruction. Some lecturers are firmly rooted in academia, bringing to bear the latest design and artistic theories at work in their respective fields. Others come from an industry background and have a strong grasp of the practical, hands-on aspects of their industries. Students benefit from this juxtaposition, and they graduate ideally positioned with one foot in each world.
Backing Staffordshire’s excellent instruction are state-of-the-art facilities in which students get plenty of hands-on experience working with various media and the latest technology. This is especially important in areas of study such as photography or animation, as fields like these are especially susceptible to technological breakthroughs. That said, careful attention is given to equipping each department with only the latest groundbreaking technology and facilities on the market.
[h3]Academics[/h3]
The Faculty of Arts, Media and Design offers dozens of degree programs, some of which branch out of the arts into journalism and the humanities. The following are among the most popular creative arts programs offered by the faculty:
[h3]Photography[/h3]
Two bachelor’s degrees are offered through this department. The BA in Photography is comprehensive and explores all aspects of the field. Meanwhile, a BA in Photojournalism focuses on how photographs are used in documentation, news presentation, features and editorials.
[h3]Surface Pattern Design and Textile Surfaces[/h3]
Surface pattern designers work on everything from ceramics to gift-card design. It’s a fascinating area of study with a strong interdisciplinary edge. Textiles surface designers deal even more directly with tactile surfaces, manipulating fabric and other surfaces to design decorations and textures in textiles.
[h3]3D Design[/h3]
3D Design is as creative and conceptual as it is hands-on and practical. Designers craft ornaments, jewelry and ceramic objects, among many others. There are three bachelor’s degrees on offer through this department: crafts; ceramics; and contemporary jewelry and fashion design.
[h3]Drama and Theatre[/h3]
Staffordshire offers bachelor of arts degrees in two major categories: Drama, Performance and Theatre as well as Theatre Studies and Technical Stage Production. The university’s approach emphasizes practicing the methodology of mainstream professional theatre.
[h3]Animation and VFX[/h3]
Students literally start animating from the first day of class. Coursework focuses on the production of short and compelling animations – anything from expressive works of art to advertisements. Streams of study include traditional animation; stop motion animation and puppet making; and visual effects and concept design.
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