Digital Media Design (top-up) BA(Hons)
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Overview
This course is a one-year BA(Hons) top-up year for applicants who have successfully completed a two year HND or foundation degree in multimedia or digital media design.
Digital Media Design (multimedia) is one of the fastest growing industries within both the creative and technical fields. It is diverse, demanding and remains in a constant state of flux whilst consistently challenging our perceptions and sensory experiences. Diverse disciplines and practices lead to the production of a wide variety of digital media work including motion graphics, animation, 3D modelling, design for interactivity, or mobile technologies to name but a few.
The course provides students with the opportunity to further consider these disciplines and to build upon their previous multimedia design experience from a practical and theoretical perspective.
The underpinning of the course is the development of a practical and intellectual understanding of the subject to the point where students can successfully enter the professional world, or study at postgraduate level. Emphasis throughout is on building sound working methods and establishing strong critical judgement.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
UCAS code W214 (campus codes B - CCBH, or L - Sussex Downs College (Lewes))
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Course content
Areas of study
The course is subdivided into four main units - Cultural and Critical Studies, Multimedia Practice, Professional Practice and a self-initiated project. Multimedia Practice provides the foundation throughout the year. Students are encouraged to produce a range of multimedia outcomes that include interface design, screen design, time-based media, digital image making and authoring.
Students are expected to engage with the development of practical and theoretical project work, live competition projects and live briefs relating to working partnerships and business clients within industry.
Projects test and develop visual communication and practical skills, and options enable students to structure part of their studies towards their particular interests. A practical appreciation of skills and techniques is encouraged alongside creative expression. Visiting professional designers play an important role, contributing to the lively culture of the course.
Syllabus
Professional and Personal Development
Cultural and Critical Studies
Exam project
Specialist Digital Media Design Practice
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFoundation degree/HND
240 credits from a foundation degree or HND. Interview and portfolio review.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.Other:
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Location
Location
City College Brighton and Hove, Sussex Downs College (Lewes) -
Career opportunities
Students are able to develop a practical and intellectual understanding of the subject to the point where they can successfully enter the professional world, or study at postgraduate level. Graduates usually pursue careers either as freelance designers or work in a range of multimedia companies. Others take advantage of a variety of postgraduate opportunities, including teaching qualifications.
The course is delivered at the university's partner colleges: Sussex Downs College (Lewes) and City College Brighton and Hove.
Please note that the method of delivery of the curriculum at each partner college may vary. For further information, please contact:
Digital Media Design top-up BA(Hons)
Sussex Downs College (Lewes)
01273 483188
sue.bamford@sussexdowns.ac.ukCity College Brighton and Hove
01273 667749 x433
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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 Design at CCBH (top-up) [H2EA022] UK/EU (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. Island Students (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. International (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. BA(Hons) Digital Media Design at SDC LEWES (top-up) [H2EA022] UK/EU (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. Island Students (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. International (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449.