Multimedia Technology And Design

University of Kent - Main Campus, Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent
First Degree
3 or 4 Years
www.kent.ac.uk
In current technology communications, computing and entertainment have converged to create completely new media possibilities and experiences. These creative industries need people who can combine digital technology skills with creative ability to meet design challenges.

Our multidisciplinary course in Multimedia Technology and Design offers the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in areas such as web design, DVD authoring, 3D modelling, special effects and compositing.

Teaching in the Department has been rated as excellent. The course is taught by a team of experts in design, animation, film-making, photography, web technology and programming.
We have a team of senior industrialists who meet regularly with staff to review our courses.

Students have the option to take this degree with an additional Year in industry.
Students on the Year in Industry degree spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. We have an Industrial Placement Officer who can offer help and advice.
Degree programmes

Single honours
Multimedia Technology and Design
Multimedia Technology and Design with a Year in Industry
Joint honours
Drama and Multimedia
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals. A/AS level 280 points (3.5 A level equivalents) including CC at A level, IB 28 points. Required subjects GCSE Mathematics grade C
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:- The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for everyone interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students, Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised workshops and 1 to 1 sessions. To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on http://www.creativeway.org.uk/en/About-us/Resources/Careers-advice/ Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764 m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah Comerford 07515 051509 s.comerford@uel.ac.uk