GAM ES AND DIGI TAL MED IA
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Games and Digital Media
and Games Design
UCAS Code 7P2I
GAMES AND DIGITAL MEDIA
Attendance
2 years full time (approx. 2
days per week)
30
Entry Requirements
* BTEC Extended Diploma in Art
and Design or Media at Merit
grade or above.
* Access to HE course
* GCE A Level profile, which
demonstrates a strong
performance in media or art
and design.
* We will also encourage
and consider applicants
who possess a high level of
experience in media/design
but may not have formal
qualifications.
* You will also need to present a
strong portfolio of work.
Content
Students will complete a
variety of projects working
through a range of disciplines
in the fields of Digital Media
and Computer Games Design.
The course is structured
to develop essential skills
across key areas such as
3D Modelling, Animation
Techniques, Using 2D and
3D Time-based Applications,
Interactive Media Design, Web
Design and specialist Drawing
Techniques and Processes.
The course is designed so
as that students develop
specialist technical skills in
combination with strong
design fundamentals enabling
them to progress into a
number of career pathways.
There will be a strong focus on
the principles of design through
the delivery of mandatory
study units including Visual
Communication, Ideas
Generation and
Development, Contextual
and Cultural Referencing and
Professional Practice.
Prospects
Assessment
A range of assessment and
delivery methods will be
used on the course, including
presentations, workshops,
academic study and workbased projects.
Students may continue their
studies at national Universities.
There would also be the
opportunity to interview
for prestigious Design and
Technology Schools. Other
students may be successful in
obtaining employment within
the Games and Digital Arts
arts industries.
GAMES AND DIGITAL MEDIA
HND in Digital Media
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