Programme Specification for 2012/13

FDSc Digital Media Technologies

Note: this programme only runs at partner colleges.

... practical creativity on computers ...

This foundation degree programme seeks to bring together the many areas that affect the design and development of multimedia systems. It is broad based, covering technical, theoretical and design areas.

Students learn how to: create and handle images (drawing and photographic); produce computer animation (2D and 3D); make digital video and sound for the web, CD and DVD; create and manage websites; program and design in various commercial software environments; use principles of design and analysis to ensure their work is of the highest standard; communicate effectively with business, computing and design professionals; apply theoretical issues to a practical work environment.

Upon successful completion of the foundation degree, students can progress into the final year of our BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technologies degree programme.

Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content. However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years. Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available. All courses are 30 credits unless otherwise stated.

Year One

• Visual Studies & Web Media
• Digital Media, Computing & Programming
• Digital Media Foundations
• Work Based Learning Project 1

Year Two

• Web Technologies
• Work Based Learning Project 2
• Digital Media Production
• Elective (e.g. Cinematography, Information Systems Development, 3D Animation, Computers & Music)

Technologies
The technologies taught on this programme are generally the same as in the first two years of BSc Digital Media Technologies.

Specifics

Career opportunities
The breadth of study is a challenge, but it allows students to look at many different aspects. This keeps open a number of varied careers: web designer, games designer, internet programmer, IT manager, graphic artist, multimedia producer, TV production.

Location
This programme only runs at partner colleges.

Study mode
2 years full-time / 4 years part-time

JACS/UCAS code
FDSc Digital Media Technologies - G458 FdSc/MmT