Kingston University London - Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London

Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons)

Digital media defines our times and helps shape our lives. This course will help prepare you for a career in this exciting, ever-changing sector.

You'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of media, 2D and 3D computer graphics, programming, motion graphics, UX design and visual effects.

You'll create sophisticated media-based products, such as animations, moving graphics, compositing, 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, interactive web content and filming. Through option modules, you'll be able to pursue your chosen specialism.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • We have extensive media and games labs and studios where you can work on MFX, VFX as well as VR and AR projects in the Centre for Augmented and Virtual Environments (CAVE).
  • You'll build a strong portfolio to showcase your work to employers in the industry.
  • There are opportunities for industry visits in central London, home to many digital media and top creative companies.

Entry Requirements

  • UCAS tariff points:

     

    112-128 for BSc (Hons); 32 for BSc (Hons) including foundation year.
  • A-levels should consist of one media or media-related subject(s) preferred such as Art or Design, Media, Photography or Technology. Should none of these be studied, an online portfolio demonstrating digital media based work using software such as Photoshop, Premier or any 3D application such as SketchUp, Blender or Maya would be requested.
  • IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

Your knowledge and skills will be in demand in the media and games industries and relevant to a wide range of computing careers. Students have worked for organizations such as the BBC, Framestore, and Double Negative.

Examples of recent graduates' destinations:

  • Multimedia designer e.g. Game of Thrones 
  • VFX artist: Compositor or 3D artist e.g. Avatar 
  • TV: Digital editor or motion graphics artist e.g. BBC

Course Details

Year 1

Introduction to Digital Media
Computer Generated Imagery
Professional Environments 1
Programming I: Thinking Like a Programmer

Year 2

Core Modules:
Digital Motion Graphics and Compositing
Multimedia Authoring and Design
Professional Environments 2
Optional Modules:
Modelling and Animation
User Centred Design

Year 3

Core Modules:
Visual Effects
Individual Project
Optional Modules:
Game and Media Creation Processes
User Experience Design Thinking
Digital Entrepreneurship

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