Foundation Degree in Digital & New Media

Foundation Degree in Digital & New Media

Course ID:
PC65070

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
New Media is a term used to describe digital media that is created using computers. This can include images, sound, text, video and animation. It can be delivered to consumers over the Internet, digital TV, mobile telephones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants, eg palmtops). New Media tools and techniques are also used to design a vast range of printed materials including magazines and newspapers.

Study Mode & Location:
This course can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. The full time programme lasts for two years and is studied over two days per week. The part time programme lasts for three years and is also studied over two days per week. The course will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS.

Course Content:
The course comprises the following modules:

Level 1 Modules

• Introduction to the tools, techniques and systems used to create and deliver digital media.
• Working with industry standard software to produce websites and interactive content for CD-ROMS.
• Programming using Javascript.
• Developing creative and technical solutions to real problems.
• Historical development of new media.
• Opportunities to be creative and to build a digital and paper-based portfolio of work.

Level 2 Modules

• Placing skills in a professional context.
• Developing a working profile and preparing for employment, self employment or progression to an honours degree.
• Extending capabilities to include programming in actionscript and 3D modelling and animation.
• Using knowledge and skills in new media design to undertake substantial assignments and produce work that meets the needs of industry-level assignment briefs.
• Establishing a portfolio that includes a range of technical and creative work produced for 'real work' assignments. This portfolio will show an understanding of and compliance with, industry practices, which will act as a springboard to employment or further study.

Assessment:
Your work will be assessed using methods including coursework assignments, practical exercises, seminar presentations and computer-based examinations.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in current and/or future employment, either in media organisations or through self-employment. It provides a pathway for life-long learning, offering a progression route to an Honours Degree in Web & Multimedia/Interactive Digital Media. This involves undertaking a bridging programme of two modules (delivered by the University of Central Lancashire) in the summer of your final year on the Foundation Degree.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application system. You will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.