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Visual Communication and Media Design BA (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee,UK
Department name Computer Arts
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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time |
4 years
|
£ 9,975
per year
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10-SEP-12 | UNIVERSITY OF ABERT.. |
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Course summary This course in media design is the most dynamic area of visual design, requiring both creativity and technical skills; it equips the student with high-level design ability, an understanding of current technologies, and professional communications skills in the context of current and future media industries; students are given opportunities to produce visual design and media content for on and off-line, interactive and multimedia applications; students also develop design solutions for cross platform delivery as well as developing a professional portfolio of work in preparation for a career in media design; as part of the Institute of Arts, Media and Computer Games study takes place in White Space, the innovative learning and teaching space, alongside artists, designers, animators and audio specialists; this course helps the student to become a professional media designer able to produce high quality visual/graphic designs, video and audio media content and to contribute to studio teams that create innovative on and off-line digital media solutions; professional media design requires individuals who have expert knowledge drawn from a wide range of subjects as the students need to produce static and moving image content for a range of interfaces and platforms that engage through visual appeal, and intuitive and innovative forms of interaction; students graduate with expertise and professional skills sought after by an ever-increasing range of businesses; students have a deep knowledge of the subject area together with problem solving and communications skills that allow them to work effectively with clients and software developers, and to continue to develop throughout their career.
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Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Abertay Dundee
About University of Abertay Dundee Every year, students from over 70 nationalities choose to study at the University of Abertay Dundee . Our location, facilities, reputation for innovative, employment-relevant courses, and our friendly, supportive environment are just some of the reasons why international students choose to study with us year after year. Abertay is a modern University, with a long history of educating students since 1888. According to government figures... Read more
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4.7/5
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University Of Abertay Dundee,
United Kingdom
Graduation Year: 2008
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