Digital Media Design

Vocational qualification

In Lewes

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Lewes

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lewes (East Sussex)
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1 Mountfield Road, BN7 2XH

Start date

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  • Design

Course programme


Digital Media Design BA (Hons) Digital Media Design BA (Hons)
This course is a one-year BA(Hons) top-up year for applicants who have successfully completed a two year HND or Foundation degree in Digital Media Design.

Digital Media Design is one of the fastest growing industries within both the creative and technical fields. It is diverse, demanding and remains in a constant state of flux whilst consistently challenging our perceptions and sensory experiences. Diverse disciplines and practices lead to the production of a wide variety of digital media work including motion graphics, animation, 3D modelling, design for interactivity, or mobile technologies to name but a few.

The course provides students with the opportunity to further consider these disciplines and build upon their previous multimedia design experience from a practical and theoretical perspective.

Underpinning the course is the development of a practical and intellectual understanding of the subject to the point where students can successfully enter the professional world, or study at postgraduate level.

Emphasis throughout is on building sound working methods and establishing strong critical judgement.

Study pattern
The course is subdivided into four main units - Cultural and Critical Studies, Digital Media Design Practice, Professional Practice and a self-initiated project. Digital Media Design Practice provides the foundation throughout the year. Students are encouraged to produce a range of multimedia outcomes that include interface design, screen design, time-based media, digital image making and authoring.

Students are expected to engage with the development of practical and theoretical project work, live competition projects and live briefs relating to working partnerships and business clients within industry.

Projects test and develop visual communication and practical skills, and options enable students to structure part of their studies towards their particular interests. A practical appreciation of skills and techniques is encouraged alongside creative expression. Visiting professional designers play an important role, contributing to the lively culture of the course.

Career opportunities
Students are able to develop a practical and intellectual understanding of the subject to the point where they can successfully enter the professional world, or study at postgraduate level.

Graduates usually pursue careers either as freelance designers or work in a range of multimedia companies. Others take advantage of a variety of postgraduate opportunities, including teaching qualifications.

The course is delivered at the Sussex Downs College, Lewes campus.

Digital Media Design

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