Description of Course
This programme provides students with the opportunity to follow careers in the creative media industry that require the ability to produce high quality media products and a demonstration of media based competencies. It develops creative, technical and conceptual skills required for the creative industries and includes a strong emphasis on 2D, 3D graphics and moving images, which include: digital imaging, motion graphics, interactive media, modelling and animation and visual effects.
Entry Requirements
Three passes in one sitting at one of the following examinations or equivalent foreign qualifications G.C.E. (A / L) – conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka A / Level – conducted by Pearson Edexcel, UK (London A/L) A / Level – conducted by Cambridge International Examinations, UK (London A/L) ESOFT International Foundation Diploma Compulsory english language requirement : C Pass in English for O/Levels or A/Levels OR A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (Minimum score of 5.5 for each element)
Course Content
Year 1
- Introduction to Digital Media
- Programming I – Thinking like a programmer
- Computer Generated Imagery
- Professional Environments 1
Year 2
- Digital Motion Graphics and Compositing
- Professional Environments 2
- Multimedia Authoring and Design
- Database-Driven Application Development
- Modelling and Animation*
- User Centered Design*
- Industrial Placement*
Year 3
- Individual project
- Visual Effects
- Media Creation Process*
- Mobile Application Development*
- Digital Entrepreneurship*
*Optional Modules