Digital Media Design FdA
If you have an interest in using computers as a creative tool, this course offers an exciting and dynamic range of skills development covering both the creative and technical aspects of digital media design, including website design, digital video, animation techniques, DVD authoring and interactive design. It is broad-based and encompasses the full range of disciplines within digital media design, from graphic design principles through to the creation of complex interactivity.
The emphasis is on developing ideas and acquiring the skills needed to execute them in a professional manner. Students learn to find innovative solutions to complex problems, gain confidence in handling a wide range of software, become effective team workers, creative designers and excellent communicators, skilled in presenting themselves and their ideas. The combination of modules develops the conceptual, analytical, technical and design skills required for entry to work in the field.
Course structure
The modules covered in the first year give you a solid grounding in design and software, then the second year offers the chance to develop more specialist skills in digital media design practice. The major second year project provides you with the opportunity to work for a real client on a live design brief. Learning about professional practice, working with clients and in teams, and managing projects is an important part of your professional development in this course.
Career and progression opportunities
The course is designed for those who wish to become well-qualified and highly skilled professionals within the multimedia industry. It provides a realistic platform from which to enter professional practice, whether by working in existing digital media organisations or by forming new companies.
Students wishing to take their studies further may be able to progress to the BA(Hons) Digital Media top-up at Sussex Downs College (Lewes) or City College Brighton.
UCAS code
W212 (Campus codes L - Sussex Downs College (Lewes) or E - Sussex Downs College (Eastbourne))
Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Location
Sussex Downs College (Eastbourne), Sussex Downs College (Lewes)
Typical entry requirements
Individual offers may vary
UCAS tariff:
160 points, from a minimum of one 6-unit qualification. Relevant A-level subjects. Level 3 Key Skills will count towards the tariff score.
International Baccalaureate:
Individual assessment.
QAA-approved access course:
Foundation studies in Art and Design acceptable; subject-specific units.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
A good profile.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.
Other:
Formal academic qualifications may not be required for applicants over 21 who can demonstrate appropriate experience and potential at interview.
Find out more:
Tel: Sussex Downs College (Lewes) 01273 483188
Email: kate.williams@sussexdowns.ac.uk
Tel:Sussex Downs College (Eastbourne) 01323 637510
Email: tanya.neuss@sussexdowns.ac.uk
