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Launch of new Welsh medium degree courses in music, performing and creative media

08.06.2012

The School of Performing Arts at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David will launch three new degree programmes: BA Cerddoriaeth (Music), BA Perfformio (Performing) and BA Cyfryngau Creadigol (Creative Media)on the University's stand at the Urdd Eisteddfod, Snowdonia 2012 on 8 June at 1pm.

Iestyn Llwyd

As with all three programmes, the emphasis is on the practical; developing and training practitioners; musicians; producers and performers. There is a definite bias towards the vocational and practical aspects, and the School is looking for students who are willing to take risks, develop and challenge themselves creatively.

Iestyn Llwyd, senior lecturer and admissions tutor in the School,

"Media, music and performance have a long and strong tradition in the University. A high proportion of our graduates are now working and making a living within the professional creative industries - with some obvious and familiar faces on our screen and stage. Others have built on the skills developed at the School, and have been able to venture into areas other areas.

We enjoy a good reputation and a high profile due to the flurry of activity in art, cultural and creative events held here, and students from the School play a clear in that success."

In addition to the Welsh context, the new degrees also aim to broaden horizons by offering students the opportunity to undertake a period of study abroad, including a semester in the United States. Staff are great believers in this type of experience in terms of personal development of students.

Employment

To try to improve graduate employment and career opportunities in areas which continue to be highly competitive, these new programmes aim to develop a range of creative and valuable transferable skills. Students are given every opportunity and encouragement to develop their creative talents, and learn how to use and relate them across several types of platforms, media and genres.

During the launch, there will be an opportunity to enjoy the work of students from the School, including performances, film work and musical compositions. Visitors can also speak with members of staff.

Note to Editor

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has the highest number of students studying through the medium of Welsh.
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is working with Swansea Metropolitan University and the University of Wales to create a transformed university under the oldest Royal Charter of any university in Wales and England outside the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The transformed University will serve the needs of Wales. It will be nationally rooted but will clearly have a strong international dimension. The aim is to create a strong University that will play a full role in the higher education sector in Wales and will provide scholarship and education of the highest standard for students.
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