How do we approach web design?
We've created a course that specifically addresses the need to 'design' — as well as build — websites. The interactive media industry values graduates who can use the software - and be creative with it too. Consequently the course combines units from BTEC's HND Interactive Media and HND Graphic Design qualifications and includes units like web design, interface design, web animation, image manipulation, typography and professional practice.
We work closely with professionals to ensure there's a high degree of industrial relevance to the course, so that when you've completed it, you're ready to make an immediate impact in the Interactive Media/Graphic Design industries, or progress onto a top-up degree.
Who’s the course suitable for?
We recruit students from many different backgrounds: those who are studying — or have studied — on creative courses [for example Graphics or Art & Design]; or those from more technically oriented courses such as ICT or Computing. We welcome industry professionals wishing to gain a formal qualification, or adults wanting to re-skill so they can take up a new career. The one thing all our students share is an enthusiasm and curiosity about the potential of website design.If you're not sure about your suitability, please get in touch.
How do we train you?
The course is built around a series of practical assignments that encourage you to investigate the tasks and processes of interactive media production. You develop the knowledge to undertake these assignments through a mixture of lecture, workshop, tutorial and self-study activities.
As you gain experience, we becoming increasing keen for you to undertake 'live' work, and we regularly accept commissions from external clients.
Your progress through the assignments is monitored in a variety of ways: on a daily basis through workshop activities; weekly through tutorial sessions; the assignments themselves are formally assessed at the end of each semester.
Over two years you will build a grade profile that determines your final level of achievement. Successful completion of the course will earn you 240 credit points.
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