Digital Media Development: 3D Environments (Game and Heritage) BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate

In Winchester

£ 27,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Winchester

This course aims to help you explore, challenge and extend your limits, enabling you to achieve the most exciting outcomes possible.Year 1 is based around the design and development of websites, apps, games, VR/AR, 3D visualisation and the principles of interactivity. You study and explore the principles of communication, graphic design, content, the written word, 3D modelling, interactivity and the integration of digital media. You undertake three short four-week projects designed to promote short, sharp research and concept design through to prototypes, mirroring industry practice. In addition, you develop a confidence and competence in the use of the key technologies and tools which enable the realisation of digital designs.In Year 2, you develop practice in 3D modelling, scene design, animation, game production, 3D environments for game or heritage, VR/AR content and production solutions for specific media platforms. There is an emphasis on clientbased projects to give you experience of working on live projects.In Year 3, you continue in your specialist area whilst being given the opportunity to study business practice within the creative digital media industry. You are required to undertake two major negotiated projects, at least one of which is normally expected to be conducted with an industry partner as a placement.You leave the programme with a fully interactive online portfolio of work that enables you to showcase your achievements in a dynamic way to any future employer.FacilitiesThe Digital Design Studio houses equipment such as two 3D printers, 3D scanner, motion capture software, and augmented/virtual reality systems. It is Adobe certified and offers Adobe Certified Associates courses in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Animate, among others.

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Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 288 hours Independent learning: 912 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 288 hours Independent learning: 912 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours Independent learning: 852...

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Subjects

  • Production
  • Media
  • Industry
  • Project
  • 3D
  • Adobe
  • 3D Modelling
  • 3d training
  • Design

Course programme

Year 1
  • Research Principles
  • Website Workshops
  • Project Processes
  • Research Projects
  • Interactive Media Workshops
  • 3D Modelling
  • Conceptual Sketching
  • Scene Design
  • World Building
  • Rendering and Animation

Year 2

  • Project Focus
  • Research Focus
  • 2D and 3D Workshops
  • Enterprise Principles
  • Research Focus
  • Motion Graphics Workshops
  • 3D Environments (Game and Heritage)
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality
Year 3
  • Major Research Project
  • Negotiated Development Placement
  • Negotiated Development Project
  • Enterprise Focus
  • Portfolio Workshop

Digital Media Development: 3D Environments (Game and Heritage) BSc (Hons)

£ 27,750 VAT inc.