New Media Design

Qualification type: Foundation Degree (FdA) Location:
Fielden Campus
Subject area:
Creative and Digital Media
Level: 4
Leaflet Number: 6222 Course Code: CR23008-01
Validated by: UCAS Code: W280
Academic year: 13/14

UCAS applications

Applications for full-time higher education courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website at www.ucas.ac.uk.

Institution code is M10 and course code is W280.

Call our Course Enquiry Team on 0800 068 8585 for further details.


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Qualification type: 
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Level: 
4
Subject area: 
Creative and Digital Media
Location: 
Fielden Campus

What's the New Media Design course about?

*Subject to validation*
Electronic media has entered a new era where design is becoming more televisual and content creation increasingly important. This working environment requires flexible and multi-skilled designers who can create moving-image and interactive products for contemporary media platforms, including web, TV, print, and computer games.

Within the working environment of the course students develop their own ideas through a number of different projects, establishing their own distinct creative identity. The programme teaches the multimedia skills demanded by industry of a creative digital designer. A strong design awareness is essential for the successful interactive designer as well as competency in many skill areas, including web design, motion graphics, digital imaging, short films and social media.

Working on a series of studio projects, students generate and develop creative ideas which are executed professionally using industry-standard software, such as Adobe's Creative Suite and Apple's Final Cut Studio.

There are many opportunities to produce work for particular target audiences through live briefs from external clients and organisations. There are opportunities to enter work into national design competitions, such as D&AD and YCN as part of the curriculum and students are also required to stage a final exhibition of their work.

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Our university level courses have smaller class sizes than a traditional university. Smaller class sizes mean you're guaranteed to get individual attention and outstanding support from our specialist tutors
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Subjects covered include:
- Concept development
- Storyboarding
- Photography
- Digital video
- Audio

- Lighting
- Typography
- Digital compositing
- Copywriting
- Marketing and usability

Assessment is through 80% practical work and 20% written assignments. Students are also assessed on a final exhibition.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

Students will be equipped to work directly in the design industry. Successful graduates will also have the opportunity to progress to a BA (Hons) degree by sudying a top-up year at The Manchester College or a university of your choice (subject to UCAS application)

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in an art/design related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160. Qualifications should be accompanied by a portfolio of creative work.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

1 Year(s)

How much will the course cost me?

For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.

How do I apply?

Applications for full-time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All full-time applications from students in the UK and from overseas should be made using the online application system on the UCAS website www.ucas.ac.uk.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.