| Design for Digital Media | |||
| Award | BDes / BDes (Hons) | ||
| UCAS Code | W280 | No. Places | 20 |
| Duration | 3/4 Years | Study Options | Full Time |
| School | Grays School of Art | ||
| Site | GARTHDEE | ||
| Contact | Admissions (Tel: 01224 26 27 28) | ||
| Qualifications Required |
SQA Higher: Three passes at Higher to include English and a Design related subject*. GCE A level: Two passes at A level including English and a Design related ILC Higher: Two passes at Higher grade to normally include English and a * Art and Design, Product Design and Graphic Communications |
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| Alternative Qualifications |
Entry to Year 2 and later would be subject to an interview and the presentation of a portfolio of work. Accompanying qualifications may include HNC, HND, BTEC National Diploma, Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art, Advanced GNVQ, S/NVQs, Access to Higher Education Programmes, Advanced Highers and APL. Applications from mature students are welcome, where working experience takes the place of formal qualifications. |
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| Interview | All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work as evidence of design ability and potential. All suitable applicants will be interviewed. |
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| How to Apply | All full-time undergraduate applications must be made through UCAS. Where part-time undergraduate study is offered, applications can be made directly to the university. For further advice email admissions@rgu.ac.uk or telephone 01224 262728. If you are an international student wishing to study full-time, please e-mail our international enquiries centre international@rgu.ac.uk |
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| Course Structure |
This course produces graduates to satisfy the demand for creative designers in the fast moving and exciting field of new media production. This demand is fuelled by the advance of digital technologies and the expanding telecommunications and entertainment sectors. The Course is designed to enable the student to develop a skill set which spans both design and computing. The use of integrated projects, is fundamental to the Course, encouraging the student to avoid compartmentalised thinking and provides a practical focus and context for the delivery of subjects including interface design & motion graphics, digital video & audio production, animation, 3D computer modelling, special effects, web and computer games design. Digital Media is about creativity and innovation focussed on the real-world, team-based, fast changing commercial context of design. There is a strong emphasis on design theory and methods; visualisation and communication; user-focused problem solving; and the use of digital technologies. Students are involved in team projects and external partnerships. Issues of design culture and context are examined through lectures and seminars, with study trips to, and visits from, leading designers and companies. The course also incorporates an international exchange programme with other institutions in Europe. Underpinning the curriculum is an internationally recognised research base. Staff have served as consultants to the Design Council and government departments, written books on design for industry which have been translated into other languages and have designed products for blue chip companies. |
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| Placement | One semester placement/exchange option in 3rd year. BDEs Honours year projects emphasise industry collaboration. | ||
| Transfer Options |
There are international exchange opportunities in Year 3. | ||
| Professional Assessment |
Students are eligible for student membership of the Chartered Society of Designers | ||
| Career Opportunities |
There are many different career opportunities in the field of digital media; previous graduates are employed as graphic & web designers, computer game developers, animators, multi-media design consultants, music and digital video producers. | ||
| Overseas enquiries | click here if you are an overseas student and want to receive more information about this course | ||
| Other Info | For further advice email admissions@rgu.ac.uk or telephone 01224 262105. For further information on the course, visit: Gray's Digital Media Information on Student Finance can be found at: Student Finance |
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