The Higher Diploma in Digital Media is a gateway to careers in web design, animation, film and graphic communications. By combining valuable work experience with the academic structure of a degree programme, students can acquire the right skills and knowledge for immediate access to the job market or advanced entry into a specialised university degree course in a range of subjects. Developed in consultation with professionals and leading academic institutions the Higher Diploma has been designed to train the professionals of tomorrow.
YEAR 1
Digital Media including:
web design, video, 3D, Flash, Photoshop & Illustrator, After Effects
Interface Design
Group and Individual Projects
Careers in Digital Media
Live and Public projects
Design History and Ideas
Visual Communication
YEAR 2
Professional Research and Presentation Skills
Media Project Design
Project Management
Career Development and Portfolio
Work Experience
Extended Techniques (1)
(1) OPTIONS INCLUDE: ANIMATION (CLAY-MATION, 3D CGI AND DIGITAL SPECIAL EFFECTS) MOVING IMAGE: (DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION, POP PROMO VIDEOS, SHORT FILM PRODUCTION – MOTIONS GRAPHICS, EDITING AND SOUND) GRAPHIC AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA: (PRINT AND SCREEN GRAPHICS, WEB DESIGN AND RICH MEDIA FOR ALL DIGITAL APPLICATIONS)
KEY INFO
Entry:
Higher Secondary Education (or equivalent)
Level of commitment, enthusiasm and creative talent
IELTS: 5.5 (or equivalent English Language Level)
Minimum age: 17 years
Mature applicants (without the normal academic qualifications) can also be considered
Qualification:
Higher Diploma in Digital Media awarded by Cavendish College
Duration:
Two academic years
Assessment:
Assignments and examinations
Course commencement:
> September > January
PROGRESSION
Second year extended technique options are tailored to help students achieve their goals, whether they are to continue to higher study or to enter the careers marketplace. Students seeking higher level of study will be eligible for admission onto the 2nd or 3rd year of a degree at a number of Colleges or Universities.
