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Full time, 1 year, Foundation Certificate courses. No prior qualifications needed, bursaries and accommodation available for eligible applicants. Next intake September 2010.

Week and weekend courses in Coleg Harlech

Multimedia Full Time Course

2D Skills

This module introduces vector and bitmap images and their associated software. Students will plan and develop a range of vector, bitmap and composite images. During the module students will develop a workbook in support of their ideas.

Research and problem-solving skills will be developed and encouraged. The development of critical and analytical thinking is ongoing throughout the module.

AIMS

In response to a given brief, students will produce images that demonstrate an ability to aesthetically combine vector and bitmap images. The work of mainstream professionals should be influential in supporting primary and secondary research as well as personal conclusions.

Other Modules

  1. Visual Investigation and Exploration– 20 credits
  2. 2D Skills– 10 credits
  3. 3D Design Skills– 10 Credits
  4. Project Investigation and Planning– 10 credits
  5. New Media – 10 credit module
  6. Video – 10 credits
  7. Animation– 10 credits
  8. Web Media - 10 credit module
  9. Broadcast Media : Radio – 10 credits
  10. Major Project and Exhibition – 20 credits

Additional studies

Support options are provided in the following areas:
Compulsory: Information Technology, Communication Skills, Main Course Tutorial Reviews
Voluntary: Literacy, Numeracy, GCSE Maths, Specific learning needs support tutorials, Careers Advice & Guidance and UCAS Application Workshops (for application to Universities), Information Technology Workshops

What you can do before the course starts:
Visit your local galleries, libraries, cinemas or theatres and look at how modern technology is changing the way they work and present their goods.

The web is the obvious resource for examining Multimedia. Some sites seem to work better than others; find examples of good and bad sites and look at what makes them ‘good’ or ‘bad’.

Reading of any related magazines i.e. Computer Arts, 3D World, Total Film, Empire and Digital Photographer. There are many online sites where industry professionals, students and interested people discuss and share advice and expertise. One such example is www.cgsociety.org.

Note: these may be subject to change.