(DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INTEGRATION) This professional diploma is an ideal course for ambitious students seeking a career within this exciting and constantly developing field. Design fundamentals from typography to colour theory provide a foundation of visual sophistication, but the primary emphasis is on computer based design and execution. Projects in term 1 explore all aspects of still and moving image creation and manipulation. In term 2 Interactive design skills for web or multimedia focus on usability and efficiency of implementation, while integration of design across different media prepares students for the multi-skilled digital media workplace. In term 3 Students produce an independent project guided by specialist tutors.
Throughout the course, group critiques, tutorials and seminars with visiting lecturers help students develop their ideas and presentation skills. At the end of term 3 a final exhibition presents both physical and screen based portfolios of work created on the course
COURSE CONTENT
Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Graphic Design
Interactive Media Design and Prototyping
2D, 3D and Time-based Digital Applications
Interactive Media Web Authoring
Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Art and Design
Professional Practice
Contextual and Cultural Referencing
Ideas Generation and Development
Visual Communication
KEY INFO
Entry:
Higher secondary education (or equivalent)
Or be of mature student status with relevant work experience
English Language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5
Qualification:
Cavendish College Professional Diploma & Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Graphic Design
Duration:
One academic year
Assessment:
Final Major Project and Portfolio and continuous assessment based on coursework projects
Course commencement:
> September > January
PROGRESSION
Successful students will be well prepared to enter employment or higher study. Professional study helps students identify career avenues and professional portfolio building and presentation skills are developed.
Students seeking access to Higher Education are supported through the UCAS application process.
