MA / MDes Motion Graphics

Postgraduate

In Edinburgh

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Quarter

Course introduction: In modern media we are increasingly surrounded by image and text in motion. Through this course you will apply visual narratives to critically informed themes for film, television, digital devices and online platforms. You will have the opportunity to shape your own ideas, concepts and theories through a self-directed major project.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in an art & design related subject or with evidence of industry experience in an appropriate discipline. All candidates are interviewed with a portfolio of creative work. Applicants from overseas can be interviewed by teleconference with an online portfolio. If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of...

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Film and Television
  • Graphics
  • Image
  • Project

Course programme

In specialist moving image modules you will develop specific skills and knowledge, which will inform and enable highly developed design outcomes in your major project. The exhibition design module allows for collaboration with practitioners from other areas, and you can also have the choice of working with light art and projection, or advertising. You have the option of taking an MA or MDes award, depending on whether you complete a dissertation or design project report in your final trimester. Working with specialist tutors, including a BAFTA nominated BBC graphic designer, the major project allows you to model and develop design outcomes for film, television, animation, digital interfaces, on-line spaces, and site-specific installations. We have a strong studio culture and close links to the Centre for Design Practice and Research. Subjects include Design Research Methods Motion Graphics Exhibition Design or Concept Creation Light Art & Projection or Digital Creative Major Design Project For MDes Degree - Design Project Report For MA Degree - Design Dissertation Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

With a physical and digital/online portfolio demonstrating industry-ready skills, graduates could apply for design jobs, freelance work or establish entrepreneurial ventures. You may also wish to continue study to MPhil or PhD level. We have strong industry links and often involve students in projects undertaken in our Centre for Design Practice & Research.

MA / MDes Motion Graphics

Price on request