The degree aims to provide a rich cross-disciplinary programme of study for its students to develop skills in the area of computer-aided design, multimedia, networking and other digital technologies applied to design. Its graduates will be conversant with appropriate technologies and with the practices and social contexts in which such technologies are developed and used. The programme will impart practical skills within the framework of a critical and reflective appreciation of the impact and influence of digital technology.<\/p>\n
The programme of study assumes all students are at the beginner level in design computing, but are prepared to advance quickly. The programme is designed to allow you to develop according to your skills and interests.<\/p>\n
Specifically, the\u00a0aims\u00a0of the programme are to:<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0outcomes\u00a0of the programme fall into several categories, as follows.<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge and understanding a<\/strong>\u00a0advise on the applicability of digital technologies in a professional design context Subject-specific skills a<\/strong>\u00a0apply techniques of CAD, multimedia, video editing, sound and 3d modelling a<\/strong>\u00a0use information technology creatively in solving problems Our overall objective is not to produce highly skilled technicians or programmers, but to encourage the development of rounded professionals with a wide appreciation of the issues of digital design in the contemporary world. This is a one-year programme, and as such has certain limitations. It may be taken, for example, by designers, computer specialists, social theorists and managers. It aims to inform any of these about the others, to allow them to understand each others\u2019 points of concern, and to work together in teams. It cannot, in most cases, directly convert students from any one of these specialisms into another, e.g. designers into computer specialists, or\u00a0vice versa.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>It should, however, equip those who wish to pursue conversion with a solid foundation from which to move forward in the desired direction. Students who begin at an advanced level in any area are encouraged to exploit and share their skills, but cannot expect dedicated tuition to cater to their further development. In assessment, credit is given for advanced performance, but perhaps even more for grappling with, using and benefiting from material outside an area of original specialisation. In assessment, we seek especially to acknowledge sensitive and effective team-working with fellow students from a diversity of backgrounds, both academic and cultural. We endeavour to offer and support recent and highly-specified versions of the software we use; however, these are never crucial, and we aim to promote a flexibility that includes addressing projects by making appropriate use of whatever tools are available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The degree aims to provide a rich cross-disciplinary programme of study for its students to develop skills in the area of computer-aided design, multimedia, networking and other digital technologies applied to design. Its graduates will be conversant with appropriate technologies …<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>On completing the programme students should be able to:<\/p>\n
\nb<\/strong>\u00a0critically evaluate digital technologies and their applicability to design
\nc<\/strong>\u00a0analyse requirements and derive design solutions for presentation and information applications
\nd<\/strong>\u00a0demonstrate understanding of the cultural and business context in which digital technologies are developed and promoted<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>On completing the programme, students should be able to:<\/p>\n
\nb<\/strong>\u00a0design effective multimedia presentations
\nc<\/strong>\u00a0develop a dynamic web site
\nd<\/strong>\u00a0program interactive behaviours using a scripting language
\ne<\/strong>\u00a0draft a business plan in a design context
\nf<\/strong>\u00a0relate technological options to considerations of practice
\ng<\/strong>\u00a0develop and respond to critical argument on cultural issues relating to the use of digital technologies<\/p>\n
\nKey skills
\n<\/strong>On completing the programme students should be able to:<\/p>\n
\nb<\/strong>\u00a0put together presentations and installations using digital media
\nc<\/strong>\u00a0assess the value and applicability of developments in digital technology as they emerge
\nd<\/strong>\u00a0critically assess the popular and academic literature that accompanies the promotion of digital technologies
\ne<\/strong>\u00a0manage time and prioritise work tasks
\nf<\/strong>\u00a0follow an independent programme of study through to completion
\ng<\/strong>\u00a0present themselves for interview and demonstrate the ability to work in a professional context
\nh<\/strong>\u00a0demonstrate that they have a learning and professional development strategy<\/p>\nNote<\/h2>\n