入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： A 2:2 honours degree in a computing or information technology subject or an art-based subject with a significant information technology component, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
英语要求：English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent.
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £10,100
课程特征 Course Features：
MSc Digital Media is designed for graduates who have some computing background (although not necessarily a computing degree) and who wish to improve their employment opportunities in the multimedia or entertainment industries. The course considers the theoretical, practical and technical aspects of media production and offers individual subject choices for you to tailor the programme to your personal strengths and interests.
课程内容 Course Content ：
The taught element consists of 120 credits, taught in units rated at 15 or 30 credits each. The project unit is rated at 60 credits. You will study the following core taught units:
•Advance Web Technologies (30 credits): this unit develops your understanding of web development, the latest technologies being deployed on the web and how you might utilise them.
•Multimedia Asset Production (30 credits): this unit focuses on the production of multimedia assets and the range of tasks, skills and management issues involved in creating video and other media material.
• Primary Empirical Techniques for Original Research (15 credits): this unit investigates the different empirical methods needed to successfully conduct research projects.
• Professional Development (15 credits): this unit provides the opportunity for you to develop the skills required to plan and manage development projects in the context of the creative industries.
You will also have the opportunity to choose from some optional specialist units:
• Computer Graphics Techniques and Applications (15 credits): this unit examines the fundamentals of image production and 3D modelling, and their application to animation and virtual reality.
• Post-Production and Special Effects (15 credits): this unit focuses on the post-production stages of generating media composites.
• Programming Principles for 2D and 3D Animation (15 credits): this unit investigates the theoretical elements of the object-orientated paradigm within the context of computer animation.
• Sound Synthesis and Processing (15 credits): this unit establishes the foundations and good practice in Sound Design for artistic and commercial purposes.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Throughout the programme you will participate in a range of technical and creative activities. Units are built around practical problems, which typically require a creative and enterprising approach. There is a mix of both individual and group activities, which also fosters a friendly and collegiate atmosphere and helps to develop communication skills. The core units are taught through lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions, whilst some of the optional units are individual self-directed projects supported by academic staff.
There are a range of assessment types, dependant on the content and nature of each unit. These will typically include coursework, learning journals, examinations and presentations. However, in order to further prepare you for employment in a business environment, and not just for a technical role, you will also complete the Master?s Creative Technology Project. This will give you an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge from the taught part of the course to a practical client-led problem, usually supplied by local businesses or other external clients. It will also provide experience of project managing an extended research or development project and enable you to develop portfolio pieces.
职业机会 Career Opportunities:
Graduates will be equipped to seek employment in the media industries (film, web or television), training applications development or any job where you can employ your management and technical skills. Previous students have found employment in web development, major animation companies and also as freelancers.