Digital media are changing the way we communicate, do business
and entertain ourselves. This course provides students with the
skills to develop content in this exciting area. We cover a wide
range of disciplines from web design to 3D computer animation
with an emphasis on good design. Students gain skills in leading
industry computer packages such as:
Photoshop
After Effects
Dreamweaver and Flash
3DS MAX
Pro Tools
Year one covers a broad range of skills in
computer graphics, video and animation. Each student designs and
produces their own web site and collaborates in the production
of a group interactive multimedia project.
Year two focuses on advanced interactive authoring,
3D modelling and animation and motion graphics. Students also
learn to produce web sites with advanced functionality such as
search facilities and shopping carts.
MAIN AREAS OF STUDY
Year One
Image processing in Adobe Photoshop
Web authoring in Dreamweaver
Multimedia authoring and project development in
Flash
Design
Video post-production and animation in Adobe After Effects
Communications
Work experience
Year Two
3D computer modelling & animation in 3DS MAX
Sound design and editing
Motion graphics
Advanced web authoring
Multimedia authoring and project development in
Flash
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates have a comprehensive set of skills in designing for screen. This can include the creation of graphics, animation and video for the web, television, DVD/CD ROM and film. The widespread adoption of broadband Internet connectivity in the next few years will create a demand for sophisticated interactive content. We provide students with cutting edge skills to meet that demand. In addition, students may find employment in computer games design, 3D graphics and computer based training.
Multimedia Graduate Iva Trajkovic has
recently landed a job with one of the world's top visual effects and
post-production companies Framestore CFC. After completing her BTEC Higher National Diploma at CSN in 2007, Iva went on to do a one year BA top up course in
Bournemouth. She was then accepted onto the prestigious MA in Digital
Effects in Bournemouth University and from there was taken on by
Framestore as a junior compositor. Iva was introduced to compositing
and 3D as part of her BTEC HND using software like 3DS Max &
Combustion. Since starting the job last October Iva has already chalked
up credits on the forthcoming Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Students who successfully complete the HND in Multimedia may apply to a number of UK colleges to study for one additional year to gain a BA degree in Multimedia. Graduates may also apply to transfer into 2nd year of the CIT degree in Multimedia.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate or equivalent with relevant experience in
Art or Design. The course is also suitable for professional graphic
designers wishing to acquire proficiency in interactive design
and motion graphics. All prospective candidate will be interviewed
and places awarded on the basis of suitability and portfolio.
CERTIFICATION
Higher National Diploma in Multimedia (BTEC)
National Vocational Certificate in Multimedia Production Level
5 (NCVA Award Code: EMMPX)
