Theory & Practice @ Lampeter
At Lampeter theory and practice always inform each other in an invigorating and productive relationship. If you are primarily involved in production modules you will also learn about the role of media in society, and how the media industries operate; by doing so you will be expertly placed to embark on your careers, as well as to be an effective, reflexive and ethical media practitioner.
On the other hand, if you are excited by in-depth academic study of film & media you will find that operating a camera in a multi-camera studio will enhance your skills of analysis. There is nothing like having to frame shots or edit in the classical realist mode to allow you to grasp the complexities of media languages!
Typical students might follow routes which look a little like this in their second and third years:
Media Production
Martin Hill-Smith
Graduated with a 2.1 (2007)
Research Methods in Film & Media
Cinema, Culture & Society
Understanding Television
Digital Photography
Journalism: Theory & Practice
Advanced Studio Multi-Camera Production
Alternative Cinemas
Dissertation by Practice
Professional Editing
Issues in Contemporary Media Production
Children’s Television
Work Placement
Film Studies
Katrina Astley, Graduated with a 2.1 (2007)
Chinese Cinema: Politics & Aesthetics
Research Methods in Film & Media
Cinema, Culture & Society
Genre in Film
Advanced Digital Video Production
Advanced Studio Multi-Camera Production
Film Stars, representation & Performance
Dissertation by Practice
Professional Editing
Children’s Television
Issues in Contemporary Media Production
The choice is up to you really, and it’s never too late to switch the balance. Profiles of recent students and their ‘pathways’ can be found here
Theory & Practice @ Lampeter
“Theory and practice go hand in hand: each informing the other in a rigorous and rewarding relationship. It’s fantastically exciting what our students produce, both critically and creatively”
Teaching Support & Innovation
“At Lampeter students always come first: we are small enough to care so everything we do is based on student-centred teaching methods. Our support is second to none: truly exceptional”
Industry Links
“The Department has strong links with the thriving media industry in Wales. We believe in real-world teaching and run very popular work placement modules which enables invaluable experience and insight”
What the Professional Say
“The Department of Film and Media is unique with its highly experienced staff steeped in a background of technical excellence, television production, and online publishing. This is what makes film and media courses at the college so very special”
What our Students Say
“Lampeter life is an experience I will never forget and would never trade for the world”