Digital Media Development

Training

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Digital media development is a specialised topic of computer science that focuses on the development of interactive applications that respond to user actions by presenting rich multimedia content using various forms of interaction. The increasing capabilities of the web, high-tech devices and mobile technology provide enormous potential for engaging users in innovative ways of interaction with state-of-the-art interfaces. The digital tech industry requires practitioners with a good understanding of user experience (UX) principles and good technical competences for developing advanced user interfaces. The Digital Media Development BSc Honours addresses all aspects of the digital media development process, from conceptualisation and design, to implementation and testing with primary focus on front end development. The programme offers three directions of specialisation: web application design and development mobile application design and development 3D user interfaces design and development. These specialisation areas directly address an increasing skills shortage in the digital tech industry, a sector that currently employs 2.5 million people in UK and is the fastest growing industry in the UK economy (according to analysis by Tech City UK and innovation charity Nesta). The core modules of the course will enable you to possess theoretical knowledge and practical skills on: UX principles of a range of interfaces and digital media applications; user-centred design and development of web applications, ranging from simple websites to web mobile apps and responsive sites that adapt to multiple platforms and devices; 2D and 3D user interfaces and web analytics. In the second and third years of the degree (Levels 5 and 6), students are able to select option modules that can give them a direction of further specialisation to native mobile application development, server-side or back-end development, and 3D digital media and games. Teaching methods include

Facilities

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London
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Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, HA1 3TP

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About this course

One of the following (or an equivalent qualification): A levels – BBC/A*A* International Baccalaureate – 26 points Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma/National Diploma – DMM/D*D* Access to HE Diploma – 54 credits at level 3 In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English and Mathematics with a minimum grade 4 (grade C in the grading system prior to 2017).  Equivalent qualifications are also considered. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Testing
  • Server
  • Design
  • 3d training
  • 3D
  • Web
  • Industry
  • Programming
  • Application Development
  • Media

Course programme

The first year provides you with an underpinning of the subject area. You will be introduced to basic UI/UX principles and the process of designing digital media from requirements gathering and specifications to design of traditional websites and 2D interactive media. The first year provides also a solid understanding of programming concepts and languages that are used to create digital media.


Subjects of study include:

  • 2D Interactive Media Development
  • Computer Systems Fundamentals
  • Programming Principles
  • User Experience
  • Web Design and Development.
  • Credit Level 4

    The second year allows progressing to more advanced topics of front-end development ranging from responsive websites to 3D interactive media development and usability testing. The curriculum builds on the fundamental conceptual knowledge attained in Level 4 to apply it to field-specific subjects. The emphasis is on developing your professional skills and learning how digital media projects are managed and organised. Creative modules allow you to build your portfolio in order to demonstrate your technical and creative skills.

    Subjects of study include:

    • 3D Interactive Media Development
    • Advanced Client-side Development
    • Game Engine Architectures
    • Mobile Application Development
    • Object Oriented Programming
    • Server-side Web Development
    • Usability Testing
    • You can choose to take a year-long placement between Years 2 and 3 to work in the digital and creative industries. This gives you the opportunity to practise and enhance the skills you have learnt, and develop a better understanding of the needs of the industry and professional practices, as well as gaining work experience, which is invaluable for your final year of study and long-term career prospects.

      Credit Level 5

      The third year builds on specific skills attained in Level 5, and exposes you to the specialised research topics of digital media design and development. You will complete a project of your own choice (a game, a dynamic and responsive web application or a mobile app) that provides you with the opportunity to develop more advanced skills and techniques in the potential area you will be seeking employment.

      Subjects of study include:

      • Advanced Interactive Media Development
      • Digital marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
      • Final Year Project
      • Information Driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
      • Mobile Native Application Development
      • Mobile User Experience.
      • Credit Level 6

Digital Media Development

£ 9,250 VAT inc.