Foundation Degree In New Media Design And Technology

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN NEW MEDIA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Course Aims:
A Foundation Degree (FdSc) is the first two years of a university degree, incorporating a period of work placement.

FdSc New Media Design & Technology will prepare students for a career as a professional web designer or interactive multimedia author.

The course covers a range of disciplines including web design, artistic design, creating interactive multimedia content, 2D & 3D graphics animation, audio & video editing and technical skills in computer networking.

Course Content:
New Media Design & Technology (hardware and software for multimedia work; file formats; operation of computer networks)
2D Computer Graphics (traditional and modern image-making; Photoshop)
Interactive Media Production (web design using HTML / XHTML and CSS; meeting audience needs; search engine optimisation)
JavaScript (creating interactive webpages)
Creative & Technical Development (major projects developing practical skills and project management techniques)
3D Computer Graphics (build and animate 3D models using industry-standard CGI software)
Interactive Flash with ActionScript (create Flash animations and interactive materials for web or CD-ROM)
Contextual Studies (art & design; key concepts and professional practices)
Interactive Product Authoring (audio & video editing; DVD authoring)
Work Placement (200 hours of applied on-the-job project work)

Progression:
Successful students will have the option to top-up to a full B.Sc. honours degree at the University of Central Lancashire.

Awarding Body:
University of Central Lancashire (subject to validation)

Exam:
Modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and formal exams.

Qualification:
FdSc New Media Design & Technology

Level:
Year 1 - Level 4
Year 2 - Level 5

Duration:
A two-year full-time course of study; three years part-time.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.


Entry Requirement
Acceptance to the course is dependent upon interview. All students must demonstrate that they can cope with, and benefit from, this level of study.
Entrants will typically have 160 UCAS points (gained through level 3 qualifications such as A levels or BTEC National) and GCSE Maths & English grade C (or an equivalent, such as Key Skills level 2).
We welcome applications from students who may lack formal level 3 qualifications but who have relevant work or life experience.
This is a Higher Education qualification and standard university fees are charged. Many students obtain student loans to cover the cost of the course.