Digital Media (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

Digital media unites digital culture, media and computer technology with networks and creativity, allowing for new ways of expression, production, exchange and leisure to emerge. Various industries have seen a rapid transformation over the past two decades leading to the appearance of digital media professionals ranging from web designer to game developer, from media producer to web content manager, and from film maker to PR manager. This theory- and practice-based course immerses you in leading-edge aspects of new media practice along the lines of interaction design, moving image, and digital culture, teaching you to initiate, design, produce and manage projects. You will develop practical, industry-valued skills on professional standard equipment and software in digital imaging, 3D graphics and animation, web and game design, digital video and scripting. Joining the aesthetic, political and social debates focusing on digital media, and adding on to them in imaginative ways, you will produce a personal portfolio of work.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Introduction to Digital Media
• Digital Imaging
• Introduction to Animation
• New Media Scripting

Level 2 topics include:

• Digital culture
• Creative Digital Video
• 3D Animation
• Web Design
• Digital Practice and Research

Level 3 topics include:

• Interactive Project
• Video Postproduction
• New Media Management
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• Multimedia Installation

Assessment

You are assessed via individual and group projects, presentations, written reports, essays and a final project.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in digital media and media industries. Graduates have a wide choice of careers within the commercial and public sectors in these expanding areas.

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English at grade C or above, or Higher Diploma (or equivalent), plus at least 280 points.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact o.goriunova@londonmet.ac.uk