Art, Media and American Studies

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Art

Learn from world-leading art experts in a setting unlike any other in the country. Immerse yourself in great works of art and join a revolution in the way we think about art around the world.

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Media Studies

With a rich heritage as a pioneer of research and teaching in the field of Media Studies, we provide a solid grounding in theoretical and historical approaches to the subject but also going beyond the classroom through an exploration of the interplay between the critical and creative.

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Film and Television Studies

With a rich heritage as a pioneer of research and teaching in the field of Film and Television Studies, we give you a solid grounding in theoretical and historical approaches to the subject but also going beyond the classroom through an exploration of the interplay between the critical and creative.

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American Studies

Join the UK’s leading American studies department and immerse yourself in the intellectual exploration of America.

Welcome

The Schools of Study at UEA teach thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate students each year across the four faculties of our campus in Norwich.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Art, Media and American Studies.

If you haven’t already, check out our School pages on the UEA website.

In the meantime, don’t forget to Register Online to get access to your timetable once it becomes available, and log in to Blackboard our virtual learning environment.

Once you have registered online you will also need to attend a registration event (unless you are an undergraduate home student living in UEA accommodation, since you are registered automatically when you pick up your room keys)

Head of School

Welcome to the School of Art, Media and American Studies.

I know how hard you have worked to get to UEA, and I hope you are as excited about starting your academic career at this University as we are about meeting and working with you.

We bring together world leading expertise in visual arts, in film, television and media studies, and in the culture, literature, and history of America. Our student community has a wealth of interests that encompass these subject areas and cross intellectual boundaries.

You’ll enjoy a vibrant student experience whether you’re in the heart of the University campus, or using the unique facilities of our Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts – the international art museum on your doorstep – or venturing overseas for a semester or year studying at one of our partner Universities.

I hope that you will find a School that is friendly and supportive as well as one that provides an intellectually stimulating learning environment, and ultimately provides you with a platform for your future career.

Dr Malcolm McLaughlin

Head of School

- Your School Office is located in ARTS 1.49

Induction Materials

Please take a look at your induction programme below. Consult your schedule via e:Vision to find out the location of the event.

23 Sep 10:00 - 11:00
Course Meeting
An introduction to your course, some of the academic team involved in delivering it and a chance for you to tell us about your hopes and fears for the coming years.

23 Sep 11:00 - 12:00
Visiting Students Welcome
For Visiting Students only: This is a welcome meeting for students joining us on a year or semester abroad. This session will be led by Emma Long, Academic study abroad coordinator

23 Sep 13:00 - 14:00
Writing Now - Breaking the Rules
Writing is a vital part of life, literature and your time at this university. Norwich is a world UNESCO City of Literature, where live events happen alongside more formal reading, writing and study. Alongside UEA, Norwich is also home to the National Centre for Writing, and the country’s most popular public library. But what is writing now, what did it used to be, what might it be in the future? Should rules and parameters play a part? In this interactive lecture, genre particularly will be questioned and you will get a chance to come up with your own ’10 Rules for Writing’, at the very beginning of your time at UEA, within the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing.

23 Sep 14:00 - 15:00
Writing Now - Breakout Sessions
Writing Now continues as you are directed into break out rooms and, together with your fellow students, you have an opportunity to win the Writing Now competition. Information on where to go will be indicated on your timetable and during the opening Writing Now session.

23 Sep 15:00 - 17:00
AMS Social
Opportunity to meet staff and students in the American Studies department in a relaxed environment. Food will be provided.

24 Sep 10:00 - 11:00
Head of School Welcome
A welcome from your Head of School, Dr Malcolm McLaughlin. As part of this session Malcolm will introduce a few key members of the AMA academic team and will run through some of the hopes and fears you identify in your Monday Course welcomes.

24 Sep 14:00 - 15:00
Wellbeing, Support and Professional Development - A welcome from your Senior Advisor
An opportunity to hear from your Senior Advisor, Michael Lengsfield. You will learn about the AMA advising system, the university support services, and the importance we place on wellbeing. We’ll also take a look at building resilience and effective self-help techniques.

25 Sep 09:30 - 11:00
Optional: Media Suite and TV Studio Introduction
A tour and introduction to the Media Suite and TV Studio which are part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities but are used by students from across the Faculty. Join Sean and the technical team for a tour followed by an introductory talk about how you can get involved in using the facilities and equipment for filming, podcasting and other media related activities. Booking is essential; use our online form

25 Sep 11:00 - 13:00
Languages Fair
Come and visit the Languages Fair in the TPSC Foyer!
Open to all UEA students, the Daytime Language Programme offers you the unique opportunity to take a module outside of your degree as a ‘non-credit student’. As long as the timetable is compatible with your own, you can choose to study any of our languages in a variety of levels.
Free language offer - PPL students and first year Undergraduate students in the schools of History, LDC, AMA and IIH can take one module per semester free of charge.

25 Sep 11:00 - 12:30
Optional: Media Suite and TV Studio Introduction
A tour and introduction to the Media Suite and TV Studio which are part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities but are used by students from across the Faculty. Join Sean and the technical team for a tour followed by an introductory talk about how you can get involved in using the facilities and equipment for filming, podcasting and other media related activities. Booking is essential; use our online form

25 Sep 14:00 - 15:30
Optional: Media Suite and TV Studio Introduction
A tour and introduction to the Media Suite and TV Studio which are part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities but are used by students from across the Faculty. Join Sean and the technical team for a tour followed by an introductory talk about how you can get involved in using the facilities and equipment for filming, podcasting and other media related activities. Booking is essential; use our online form

25 Sep 17:00 - 19:00
Optional UEA Music Welcome Event
UEA Music Centre is holding a Welcome gathering for new students on Wednesday 25 September from 5-6.30pm in the Strode Concert Room (MUS 0.28), UEA Music Centre. If you are interested in finding out about musical facilities, ensembles and events at UEA, please come along. The event is free to attend and open to all.

25 Sep 18:00 - 20:00
Optional Film Screening - Growing Up Married
Growing Up Married is an internationally acclaimed documentary which focuses on the stories of child brides recollecting their memories as adults. About the filmmaker: Dr Eylem Atakav is Senior Lecturer in Film and Television Studies and Associate Dean (International) at the University of East Anglia, where she teaches courses on women and film; women, Islam and media; and Middle Eastern media.

26 Sep 10:00 - 11:00
Academic Skills and Orientation for American Studies students
This session will give you tips on study skills, what to expect from assessments, how to approach and participate in lectures and seminars and lots of other useful information

27 Sep 09:30 - 11:00
Optional: Media Suite and TV Studio Introduction
A tour and introduction to the Media Suite and TV Studio which are part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities but are used by students from across the Faculty. Join Sean and the technical team for a tour followed by an introductory talk about how you can get involved in using the facilities and equipment for filming, podcasting and other media related activities. Booking is essential; use our online form

27 Sep 11:00 - 12:30
Optional: Media Suite and TV Studio Introduction
A tour and introduction to the Media Suite and TV Studio which are part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities but are used by students from across the Faculty. Join Sean and the technical team for a tour followed by an introductory talk about how you can get involved in using the facilities and equipment for filming, podcasting and other media related activities. Booking is essential; use our online form

27 Sep 14:00 - 15:30
Optional: Media Suite and TV Studio Introduction
A tour and introduction to the Media Suite and TV Studio which are part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities but are used by students from across the Faculty. Join Sean and the technical team for a tour followed by an introductory talk about how you can get involved in using the facilities and equipment for filming, podcasting and other media related activities. Booking is essential; use our online form