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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Digital Art and Animation) (603/4665/6)
Overview
This new creative media course is an intensive, practical and skill focused program. From 2D design to 3D modelling, this course will develop your skills and understanding of concepts relating to the animation industry.
Students will be guided through the animation process; from concept through to distribution, including specific workshops in essential skill building, incorporating 2D and 3D animation, 3D modelling, and compositing.
Students will have the opportunity to understand various specialisms, the history of animation, and develop core art and design skills, under the guidance of animation industry professionals.
By the completion of the Digital Art and Animation Course, students will leave with industry connections, professional experience through project work/live briefs, and an online professional portfolio.
Core areas assessed will be based around informing ideas, problem solving, technical skills, professional practice, and communication
Over the two years on the course, you will work on several projects, focusing on narrative driven animation.
You will be taught using the latest, and leading, industry standard applications including:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe XD
- Toon Boom Animation Software
- Unreal Game Engine
- Autodesk suite using 3DSMax or Maya
Content covered over the two years will harness your skills in areas including:
- Art & Design
- Character and Environment Design
- 2D Development
- 3D Development
- Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
- Individual / Group Projects
- Understanding the Animation Industry
- Portfolio Development
During your time on the course, you will be given access to high-end development workstations, industry-level software, Augmented Reality devices, Virtual Reality systems, 360 Capable VR cameras, DSLR/Video Cameras, and sound production/lighting equipment as part of the projects you work on.
This course is assessed through 100% coursework and is equivalent to three A Levels in size.
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Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link
Enhanced entry criteria for this course is:
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for FE Courses
APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.
Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
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All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk
The course is 100% coursework focused and will combine both theory and practical elements. If required, you will also undertake Essential Skills in Literacy and/or Numeracy.
Careers
Successful completion of level 3 will make you industry ready, or if you prefer you can progress onto one of our Foundation Degrees in the Belfast TV and Film school. For the following occupations:
• Foundation Degree in Digital Art & Animation for Visual Effects and Virtual Production – Animator, Motion Graphics Designer, Virtual or augmented reality content developer in TV/Film/Games/ Immersive or visual effects sectors
• Foundation Degree in Game Art, Design and Development – Animator, Game Artist, Game Designer, Game Developer
Interests
- Art & Design
- Animation
- TV & Film
- Virtual Reality Development
- Augmented reality Development
- Interactive Design
- Interactive Media
- Design
- Creativity
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