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Course Name	Foundation Degree in Digital Media Production: Pathyway in New Media
Course Description	This course will develop technical and creative skills and provide a sound practical background for those who intend to work in the New Media industry, for example in Interactive Media, Film and Animation, Web Design, Computer Games Design or 3D Modelling. You will be increasingly exposed to professional standard briefs encouraging you to develop your research, communication and problem solving skills. You will be taught visual skills and presentation methods enabling you to express yourself clearly, drawing upon how others have responded to the environment and shaped the culture we share today. Workplace skills will also be part of the course, students will for example be expected to plan and cost products, produce marketing
Start Date	01/09/2010
Course Duration	2 years full time or 3 years part time
Entry Requirements	Students should be at least 18 with a minimum of 80 UCAS points achieved through one of the following: BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in Art and Design related subjects; GNVQ Advanced in Art and Design; Diploma in Foundation studies; Art & Design ; AS/A2 Levels in Art and Design subjects; or relevant industrial experience. Special consideration will be given to mature students without these qualifications and those with relevant work experience. Selection is by interview to which you will be asked to bring along examples of your art and design work.
Assessment	Work is continually assessed throughout the course. The course culminates in an end of year show
Course Progression	This qualification will help you gain employment within the Digital Media Production industry. Career opportunities include: Interactive Media, Film and Animation, Web Design, Computer Games Design or 3D Modelling. Successful students wishing to progress to an Honours Degree may apply to take the final year of an appropriate degree at Staffordshire University or any other university in the UK.