BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interaction Design draft

Program Overview

This program in interactive and digital media at Edinburgh Napier equips students with adaptable skills in design and media creation, using industry-standard software. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and industry connections, graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as digital design, motion graphics, VFX, and virtual reality production.

Program Outline

During your studies you will be supported to create a portfolio of work, make links with industry and undertake optional work placement or study abroad options. We use industry standard packages in specialist Mac and PC labs. During your studies, you will gain expertise in the use of computer-based authoring tools to create audio, video, 2D and 3D media, as well as exploring physical computing and human computer interaction. In years three and four you will continue to build your knowledge, choosing a specialist route and focusing your areas of expertise whilst developing own authentic style. In year four your independent project will allow you to develop your critical understanding, researching topics at the forefront of interactive and digital media, and culminating in a dissertation and a major media project. You will also focus on portfolio and career development ready for your next steps. Your studies at Edinburgh Napier will prepare you for employment opportunities across a range of fast paced and exciting areas. Some of our recent graduates have found employment as digital designers, motion graphic designers, VFX artists, developers, producers, 3D artists, user experience consultants and virtual reality producers. The honours projects is a practical project and reflection accompanied by a 5000 word dissertation.

Teaching:

Lectures and tutorials.

Careers:

Your studies at Edinburgh Napier will prepare you for employment opportunities across a range of fast paced and exciting areas.