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BTEC National Diploma In Multimedia Yr 1 (Interactive Media) (I)

BTEC

In Gateshead ()

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Duration

    2 Years

The course focuses on a number of exciting key areas. Animation. Interactive Design. Web Design. Flash Games Programming and Development. Games Design and Concept Art. Computer 3D Modelling.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

4 GCSEs (grade C and above) or GNVQ Intermediate Art and Design or a BTEC First Diploma.

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Is it for me?
This is a new course and replaces the National Diploma in Multimedia.
If you want to be able to work across a wide range of new digital media, including games design and programming, video production, digital photography and animation, then this course is for you.
This is a 2 year full time course.
Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.
What do I need?
4 GCSEs (grade C and above) or GNVQ Intermediate Art and Design or a BTEC First Diploma.
What will I study?
The course focuses on a number of exciting key areas.
  • Animation
  • Interactive Design
  • Web Design
  • Flash Games Programming and Development
  • Games Design and Concept Art
  • Computer 3D Modelling
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Photography
  • Video Production
How will I be assessed?
The accreditation structure of the BTEC National programme is as follows: National Award - 6 units; National Certificate - 12 units; National Diploma - 18 units.
You will be assessed a different stages throughout the two year. You are graded entirely on your course work with no end exams.
If you attend the course full time you are expected to achieve the National Diploma (18 units) over a 2 year period.
The programme is structured for you to achieve a National Award within the first year of study a number of specified units are assessed on a combination of coursework and external tests with the rest of the programme units assessed on a coursework basis.
How will I be taught?
You will be taught by a range of experienced and supportive staff who will support and guide you throughout the two years of the program. We ensure that you are taught the relevant skills that you will need to progress to higher education or employment. We use industry standard software in our excellently resourced design and computer areas. We specialise in Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, AfterEffects and Lightwave amongst others. No experience with these applications is required; we will teach you all you need to know.
What qualification will I get?
BTEC National Diploma in Multimedia (Interactive Media).
Can I go on to further study?
Students go on to study diverse range of courses at Degree level. These include Computer Game Programming, Games Design, Web Design, Multimedia, Animation, Photography and Media among others. Students gain a large amount of support from the teaching staff in putting together a portfolio and perfecting university interview techniques.
What are the career opportunities?
Students will work through a number of vocationally directed projects that will realistically prepare you for a future in Multimedia, Media, Animation, Games Design or Web Design. There are also placement opportunities to work in design studios, computer games and media production companies.
How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.
An interview is required for this course and places are often limited so it is advisable to enrol or apply now.

BTEC National Diploma In Multimedia Yr 1 (Interactive Media) (I)

Price on request