Digital Media BA(Hons)

Overview

A new generation of specialist is emerging who combines knowledge and practical skills in digital media technologies with an understanding of the commercial context in which they are used. This course enables students to develop the technical, production and marketing skills required to work effectively as a digital media professional.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years (max 8 years)
Sandwich: 4 years (max 8 years)

UCAS code G456
Course content

Course structure

You will commence your studies with a broad foundation in the core technologies and design skills that underpin digital media. In year 2 you will do practical work in subjects such as web design and development, 3D graphics and animation, and interactive multimedia. A distinctive feature of the programme is the optional paid professional placement in a leading company in year 3. This will enable you to practice your skills and provides invaluable experience when launching your career on graduation. In the final year you will carry out your own major independent project, as well as studying more specialised subjects.

Areas of study

You will learn how to design the content and structure of complex multimedia systems using a wide variety of industry-standard tools including the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modelling software. You will develop the skills to create a range of resources - image, sound, animation, video, 3D and interactive elements - and learn how to assemble them into engaging, usable and useful products and services.
By the end of the course you will possess a clear understanding of the business and marketing contexts in which digital media are created.

Syllabus

Year 1
Introduction to New Media
Visual Design for Digital Media
Introduction to Web Development
Human-computer Interaction
Programming (Processing)
Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Multimedia Authoring
Creative Design Lab
Digital Technologies
Professional Practice and Study Skills
Personal Portfolio Development
Year 2
3D Graphics and Animation
Time-based Media
Principles of Marketing (taught by the University of Brighton Business School)
Project Planning and Control
Interactive Multimedia Development
Web Design and Development
Personal Portfolio Development
Optional placement year
Final year
A major independent project
Marketing Applications (taught by the University of Brighton?s Business School)
Digital Marketing
Options include:
Usability Evaluation
Internet Games Design and Development
Interactive Educational Software Design
Intellectual Property and Law
Entrepreneurship
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
direct to years 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

Graduates are well placed to take up positions as producers within new media agencies and build careers in the digital and social media marketing sector.
Our computing degrees are designed to prepare you for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development.

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Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BA(Hons) Digital Media [J4EA012]

UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP