Digital Design and Media - 3D Design Visualisation

On this exciting programme you will explore and develop the creative, critical, professional and personal skills required in the competitive and rapidly changing Creative Industries landscape. As well as engaging with contemporary issues and practices, the FdA Digital Design and Media [3D Design Visualisation] encompasses areas including 3D Modelling and Prototyping, 3D Rendering and Animation, Digital 3D Effects, CAD, User Centre Design and Lean Manufacturing Processes Principles and Design Processes and Methods for different objects and environments such as Product Design or Architecture and Interior Spaces Walk-Throughs. <br/><br/>The aim is to develop creative and technical skills related to 3D Design Visualisation alongside employability and academic skills through a variety of exciting assignments and real design projects. English and maths are embedded into the programme. The course delivery is constantly developing in line with changes within the Creative Industries and advances in digital technology and practice. You will learn digital design skills and Adobe software skills which will make you highly employable. <br/><br/>Your lecturers are specialists in developing your skills to progress to your next level - most continue to work in the Creative Industries themselves! You will be taught by academics, practicing professionals and technical demonstrators. Staff are currently working on a range of live briefs within the creative sector and some are educated to Masters level.<br/><br/>This programme is also ideal for employees who want to develop digital skills for career progression or to change careers. You can study two years full-time or four years part- time. Full-time typically equates to two days per week in taught sessions, and part-time to one day per week in taught sessions. On top of this, students are expected to work independently on research, assignments, and practical projects.<br/><br/>If you are interested in studying part-time, please contact Yeovil College University Centre by calling 01935 845454 or emailing university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.<br/><br/>As well as the 3D Design Visualisation pathway, we also offer pathways in Digital Media, Digital Graphics, Digital Photography, Surface Pattern and Textiles, Concept Art for Games and Film, and Visual Effects for Film and Games. Some of the modules on this course will be studied collaboratively by students on all pathways, whilst other modules will be specific to the specialist pathway you are studying. In the first Semester of Year 1 (September-February of the first year of the course) students will have exposure to all of the pathways available. If, at the end of this, you wish to switch your specialist pathway then you will have the one-off opportunity to do this in the February of Year 1 of your course. After this point, you will remain fixed on your chosen specialist pathway for the remaining duration of the programme. <br/><br/>**Work Experience and Placement**<br/>You will study Creative Industry Employability Skills and Professional Practice and take part in work experience or work related activity (e.g. live briefs) within the Creative Industries during this programme.<br/><br/>**After the Course**<br/>The qualification gained is the Level 5 Foundation Degree Arts in Digital Design and Media [3D Design Visualisation]. The awarding body is the University of Gloucestershire. On successful completion you can progress onto a Level 6 Top-Up Degree at another University or you could find employment in the Creative Industry or start your own Creative Business.