Entry requirements: Normally a first or second-class Honours degree in a related subject or professional experience in the area of study. All applicants will be asked to submit a
portfolio of relevant work along with a short written statement outlining the relevance of the programme to their previous experience
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Programme Leader: Deborah Wilson
Telephone +44 (0) 1962 826355
Email Debs.Wilson@winchester.ac.uk
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (including 6.5 in academic writing) or a TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based) or 232 (computer-based) or equivalent
Start dates: September and January
Application process: UKPASS (full-time applicants only) or Direct Entry Application Form (part-time applicants only)
It is a professionally-focused programme that allows for the dynamic understanding and development of theory within the context of practice. The programme structure is designed for a range of specialist careers within the digital media industry. Study integrates with professional practitioners and bodies to provide a close and dynamic engagement with the digital media industry. These partnerships give students the starting point to develop their own network of professional contacts and to identify key practitioners.
Study consists of four core modules plus two optional modules or one optional module and one module from a complementary discipline within the School of Media and Film, and a final dissertation or equivalent extended project.
Core modules:
• Digital Media Principles
• Design Practice
• Creative Enquiry
• Media Project
Optional modules:
• Digital Media Management
• 3D Animation Practice
• Interaction Design
Students engage with the optional modules by undertaking individual projects and case studies relevant to their particular area of interest.
Students get the opportunity to develop new ideas and theories through their engagement with several real-world projects that might culminate in the live release of output through the web or other media outlets. Practical work is supported and enhanced through masterclasses, seminars, discussions, workshops, tutorials and self-directed study and by undertaking work in professional contexts.
Assessment is by coursework including the production of digital media artefacts, presentations, business plans and written reports.
Dissertation
Students are required to complete a substantial piece of work in the form of either an appropriate digital media project or a written dissertation.
The programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in the digital media industry as lead designers and those seeking to develop as account directors, content writers, creative producers or project managers.