BTEC National Diploma in Interactive Media

Interactive Media - BTEC National Diploma
What will I study?
This course will enable students to study Interactive Media which is directly relevant to the changing needs of employers and employees. Students will develop skills and techniques that are essential for career development in the ICT, art, craft and design employment areas.

How can I progress?
Students can progress to employment or Higher Education (HNC/D) and degree programmes in areas such as Graphic Design, Multimedia or Games Programming.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course students must; *Have four GCSE passes at grade C or above (desirably in Mathematics, English and/or Art). *Or a First Diploma (achieved at merit level). *Have a strong interest in IT, Art and Games.

Course Structure
Whilst studying towards this qualification the following modules will be covered; *Visual Recording, *Materials Techniques and Processors, *Ideas and Concepts, *Visual Communication, *Contextual Influencs in Art and Design, *Image Manipulation, *Human Computer Interaction, *Website Design, *Interactive Media Practices, *Application, Exploration and Realisation, *2D Animation, *Digital Storytelling, *Computer Games Engines, *Computer Game Design, *Stop Motion Animation, *Web Animation for Interactive Media, *3D Animation.

Course Duration
2 years

Qualification Level
Level 3

Career
*Animator, *Computer Games Designer *Cartoonist *Exhibition Designer *Graphic Designer *Illustrator *Interior Designer *Internet/Web Professional *Model Maker *Multimedia Designer *Photographer *Product Designer *Technical Illustrator