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Digital Media
BA(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years (max 8 years)

    Sandwich: 4 years (max 8 years)

    UCAS code G456

    Professional accreditation

    This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, the chartered institute for IT professionals.

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. 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.

  • 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

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • 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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