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Creative Multimedia Design FdA

Course overview

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This course was previously called FdA Multimedia

This course is delivered at Bournemouth and Poole College.

The development of digital media production requires multi-skilled practitioners for the media industries which are constantly and rapidly evolving. The diverse nature of the digital media industries is reflected in our approach to putting together this innovative course.

This course now includes a greater emphasis within the first year on collaborative work, which introduces you to professional practices such as client liaison and working to mutually agreed criteria.

This is the right course for you if you have a preference for computer-based media production. You may have experience of packages such as Flash, Photoshop or Adobe Freehand. You will want a career as an author of interactive media projects, and would like to develop video production skills to give you an added edge in a competitive employment market.

Aims

This course has been designed in collaboration with media professionals to ensure you are provided with relevant experience and the skills needed to fulfil your potential. Providing multi-skilled graduates with a thorough knowledge of interactive and digital media production techniques is at the core of our aims.

Progression/Career Opportunities

This course will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the constantly evolving world of Multimedia Design. Progression from this course can be either into further academic study or to employment.

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth and Poole College

School:
The Media School,

Duration:
2 years full-time

Delivery method:
Full-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 120 tariff points from 2 A-levels, including a grade C in a relevant subject or an equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC National Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
For 2013 entry: to be confirmed
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Film, Media, Photography, Fine Arts

Recommended GCSEs:
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A* to C, including Maths and English, or appropriate Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
W212

Course reference:
FDCMDF

Related courses:
Media

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