Higher National Diploma in Digital Arts & Technology

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with 120 UCAS points achieved. Applications are invited from a wide range of backgrounds including mature students who hold relevant work experience and/or qualifications, and/or learning through experience. International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. Applicants will normally be invited for interview. Course Content The proposed units for Year 1 of the course are:  Visual Communication in Art and Design  Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design  Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design  Professional Practice in Art and Design  Sound Production & Editing using Interactive Media  Computer Programming Principles  Audio-Visual Techniques in Interactive Media  2D 3D and Time Based Digital Applications Please not these may be subject to change. How will I be assessed? Assessment for this course will be through coursework. Much of the study will require work outside of formal classes, so self-motivation and good time management skills are essential. As a guideline you are advised that a 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours. Progression Depending on the entry requirements of individual universities successful completion of the course will enable you to apply to top up to a range of degree level courses in related subject areas. There are currently on-going negotiations with a partner university to agree a designated top up. Further details will be available shortly. Fees The course fees for all students for this course will be £5250 per annum for 2016/17. Details of the student finance available for all higher education students can be found on the student finance website www.gov.uk/student-finance. For information and advice on course fees please contact Roz Osborne at email or telephone 01305 764733. Additional course costs include £5 refundable HE Centre pass and a £24 College parking permit if applicable *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.