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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Confident with the basics of Photoshop – perhaps as the result of attending our introductory course – you will have good general computing skills on Mac or PC.
COURSE DETAIL

If you’re looking to use Photoshop to its full potential, you’ll need to extend your knowledge of electronic imaging, as well as output to proof and film. In this three-day session with your industry expert, you learn how to correct, manipulate and digitise colour images and will explore the potential of proofing systems and colour management. The course covers everything from path tools and layer creation to masking, retouching, resizing and input scanning. You’ll find out more about filters, special effects and gradients.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

Sara Bevan works as an illustrator, animator and artist and uses predominantly digital, photographic imagery in her work. She is particularly interested in creative, atmospheric image manipulation and collage, and in the combination of early photographic techniques with the extraordinary possibilities of digital media. She works primarily with Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

Martin Vowles studied Graphic Design at the London College of Communication and the Royal College of Art. Since then he has worked as a freelancer and co-founded M/A in March 2007. He is also a visiting lecturer at Goldsmiths College of Art and Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication and has worked for clients such as The Southbank Centre, Amnesty International, National Youth Theatre, BAC, Nesta, Levi’s and the NHS.

How will the Studio Photography minor enhance my degree?
This minor is designed to give you mastery of the full range of camera formats – from a 35mm format up to a 4×5 studio view camera, including digital capture.

What technical training in Studio Photography is covered?
• Electronic flash, quartz qalogen studio lighting
• Digital capture, color, and black-and-white films
• Color photographic print materials and techniques
• A full year of studio photography, with use of various light shaping tools and techniques, digital and traditional capture, coupled with introductory courses in photography
• A high level of technical achievement and competency with professional tools

What does the coursework cover?
Studio courses are technically rigorous, with extensive use of professional photographic tools and equipment. Advanced-level classes concentrate on design and creative approaches to staged and directed shooting.

What kind of facilities will I have access to?
You’ll learn in one of the best-equipped facilities in the county. Facilities also include:
• Dedicated photography shooting studios
• Four state-of-the-art black-and-white darkrooms (with 55 Beseler 4×5 enlargers)
• Color darkroom (with 14 individual stations with Beseler 4×5 enlargers and a 32-inch Colex RA-4 color processor)
• Dedicated Apple G5 Digital Imaging Lab (with 16 G5 systems, with dual LCD displays, scanners at every station, and a variety of input and output devices)
• A well-equipped Equipment Room, featuring a wide variety of professional industry-standard equipment available for checkout by students

How will the Photgraphy minor enhance my degree?
The photography minor is designed to give you experience with a range of camera formats – from a 35mm format up to a 4×5 studio view camera, including digital capture. The minor will help you gain experience in a wide range of pictorial photographic applications.

What does the minor emphasize?
The Photography minor stresses a fine art approach to photography. It provides the basics of black-and-white as well as color photography and digital imaging. The courses help you to find your inner voice as a photographer.

What kind of photgraphy courses are included in the minor?
Studio courses are technically rigorous, with extensive use of professional photographic tools and equipment. Advanced-level classes concentrate on creative and conceptual approaches to the photographic medium, and help to develop your own personal responses to photographic projects and assignments.

What makes Film/Digital Video at UArts special?
As a student in our program, you will learn the essentials of all phases of film and digital video production, including:
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Sound production
• Scriptwriting
• Image manipulation

You will also gain a strong background in criticism, theory, and the history of film and video. As a Film/Digital Video major you will have the advantage of small classes and the personal attention of dedicated faculty.

What courses will I take?
The Film/Digital Video degree program provides professional production and post-production courses in:
• Cinematography
• Sound recording
• Lighting
• Film and digital video editing
• Film criticism, history, and theory What kinds of projects will I work on?
Projects range from experimental films to personal documentaries to short narratives.

How will I be prepared for a career on Film and Digital Video?
Through our internship program, you will gain real world experience in professional practice.

How do I know if UArts Film/Animation program is right for me?
This animation degree program is designed for students who want to make both live action and animated films.

What is theFilm/Animation program like?
The Film/Animation bachelor’s degree is a double major combining elements from our programs in Film/Digital Video and Animation. In your junior and senior years, you’ll take sequences of studio courses from both majors—the Animation Workshop courses and Cinema Production courses. You’ll build a broad range of creative and professional skills. Film/Animation majors enjoy the same outstanding faculty and facilities as their single major Film/Digital Video and Animation counterparts.

What Animation facilities are available?
As a Film/Animation major, you will have access to excellent facilities for 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and other animation techniques, including:
• State-of-the-art 2D/3D computer animation lab
• Fully equipped digital sound studios
• 2 animation classrooms equipped with iMac workstations
• Master Series Oxberry animation stand
• Multi-format dub room

What Film facilities are available?
The cutting-edge film facilities at UArts include:
• 3 AVID digital video editing systems
• Digital imaging lab
• Specially built, acoustically isolated film shooting studio
• 2 fully equipped digital sound studios
• Multi-format dub room

Annual $29,500

Undergraduate
(per credit) Graduate
(per credit)
Part Time & Over 18 cr. $1,230 $1,440
Non-matriculated $862 $1,008
MFA C/P/S
Low-residency Program $920

Annual Technology Fee for all students $300
Anytime/Anywhere Creativity Program Fee view complete info

Tuition Rates for Summer 2008 Sessions
Undergraduate Liberal Arts courses (per course) $1,034
Undergraduate Foundation classes (per credit) $798
All Graduate classes – except MFA (per credit) $798
MFA C/P/S Low-residency Program (12 credits) $11,040

Summer Housing
MFA C/P/S–2 bedroom unit (per week) $200
MFA C/P/S–1 bedroom unit (per week) $212
Reservation deposit $100
Damage deposit $100

Annual Student Residence – Academic Year 2008-2009
1500 Pine, 1228 Spruce and Furness $6,900
311 Juniper $7,200

Application fee
US Citizen/Permanent Resident $60
International $75
Reapplication Fee
(For students who have applied to UArts within past calendar year) $10

Other fees
Late Payment Fee $60
Bad Check Fee $25
Late Registration Fee $35

The University of the Arts seeks intelligent, talented, and highly motivated students who will both benefit from and contribute to the UArts experience. Our admission process is carefully selective, and our admissions staff is friendly and supportive. We look forward to the chance to meet you and to offer any assistance you may require as you learn more about UArts.

Choosing the right university
It’s one of the most important decisions an individual—and a family—will ever face. Whether you’re into the stage or the page, crafts or canvas, the web or the barre, your creativity can be the pathway to an incredible career.

Will I belong here?
The people who apply at UArts are creative thinkers who want to do what they love alongside other aspiring artists, designers, dancers, musicians, writers, media-makers, craftspeople and innovators. Click here to find out more about UArts people.

What if I have a question?
We are committed to supporting prospective students throughout the admission process. Our Admission counselors are ready to answer your questions about:
• Applications
• Admission requirements
• Portfolios
• Auditions
• Open houses