BTEC ND Digital Graphics and Interactive Media at Plymouth College of Art
The National Diploma in Digital Graphics and Interactive Media programme aims to prepare you for the communications media of the 21st century and will develop your skills in both creative design and multimedia technology. You will explore areas of design in relation to audiovisual technology and computing for the purpose of communication. You will gain knowledge and skills in using the traditional design/drawing methods and visualising skills to generate and develop ideas. You will be involved in exploring different software applications such as, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, 3D Studio Max, Premiere and Maya to apply to a variety of appropriate design tasks.
First year units of the BTEC in Digital Graphics and Interactive Media are structured to give you a better understanding of how communication is used in multi disciplines and with audiences through design issues using formal elements and the use of appropriate software.
The second year is concentrated on reinforcing the knowledge and skills developed in the first year and it allows you to develop a Final Major Project within your area of interest. The possible outcomes you can achieve through the course could be to design and build a website, an interactive game, multimedia tutorials or interactive guides, online learning material, design corporate publicity, marketing/publicity material using effective design process, character design and documentary video.
• Learning Skills and Complementary Qualifications are embedded into the programme of study
Prospective students should achieve a minimum of four A* to C grade GCSE qualifications, a BTEC First Diploma in Art subjects or equivalent relevant qualifications. All prospective students must attend an interview with samples of their art work and demonstrate their enthusiasm, ability and commitment to complete the course. Applicants are welcome with an appropriate portfolio including those with relevant experience but without formal qualification.
If you do not have the necessary experience or qualifications we offer a First Diploma which upon successful completion may enable progression to a National Diploma course.
We offer all prospective students an opportunity to request an advisory interview to ensure that you are placed on the most suitable course; this can be a good opportunity to ask questions and get some advice on what we like to see in a portfolio.
More detailed information on the interview process and advice on preparing a portfolio can be obtained from Information Services on 01752 203434 or by emailing enquiries@plymouthart.ac.uk
When we receive your completed application form we will arrange for you to have an interview and ask you to bring along examples of your creative work. Whilst we are happy to receive applications at any time of the year, we would encourage you to apply as early as possible before the start of the course.
Successful students after completion of ND Digital Graphics and Interactive Media course may progress to a variety of higher education programmes at Plymouth College of Art, for example: Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation Arts, Design for Games and Film Arts or gain entry to degree level courses at other Colleges and Universities. Alternatively you may choose to look for employment.
