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| NITEC
IN DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN |
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Objective |
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to work creatively and collaboratively across diverse digital media. This course also provides training in one of the two specialisations - Interactive Media and Digital Video Effects.
 Interactive Media
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to work with types and graphics creatively to communicate ideas across the different media platforms.
Digital Video Effects
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to work creatively to produce videos and graphics in motion for the new media industries.
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Structure |
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Abbreviation
T - Theory, P - Practical
Core Modules
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M1 Drawing Techniques
18 hrs (T) 102 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
IT2010PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the fundamentals of drawing using different drawing techniques and medium to express their perception of forms. They should also be to draw the human anatomy and animals with understanding of the concept of posing & “action line”.
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Equivalent Codes
IT2010PA |
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M2 Principles of Design
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
IT2011PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the basic principles of form and shapes, types and composition with focus on the design processes and understanding of creativity in general. They should also be able to choose and apply colours for various mediums. |
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Equivalent Codes
IT2102P
IT2011PA |
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M3
Print & Web Design Fundamentals
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
IT2012PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to produce good digital images and apply good layout skills for print and web designs. |
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Equivalent Codes
IT2104P
IT2012PA |
M4
2D & 3D Animation
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P) Credits : 6 Prerequisite : Advised to complete IT2010PA or able to demonstrate drawing skills.
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IT2013PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the principles of animation to create basic 2D and 3D animations using the respective Digital animation tools .
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Equivalent Codes
IT2103P
IT2013PA |
Specialisation Module (Interactive Media)
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M5 Print Design
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P) Credits : 6
Prerequisite : Advised to complete IT2011PR and IT2012PR.
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IT3101PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply design concepts and techniques onto various advertising mediums using desktop publishing software to produce finished artwork.
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Equivalent Codes
IT3202P
IT3101PA |
M6 Web Design
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P) Credits : 7 Prerequisite: Nil
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IT3102PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply essential web design techniques to design and develop a website. They will also be more proficient in digital illustrations and graphic user interface design. |
Equivalent Codes
IT3201P
IT3102PA |
M7 Interactive Media
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P) Credits : 6 Prerequisite : Advised to complete IT2012PR and IT3102PR
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IT3103PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply advanced interactive authoring and web publications skills to fulfill their role as a web designer. They will also be proficient in advanced digital imaging. |
Equivalent Codes
IT3103PA
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M8 Interactive Media Project & Portfolio
120 hrs (P)
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Advised to take module in graduating term |
IT3104PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to integrate what they have learnt and package them into an interactive media application. They will be guided to build up a portfolio of their own works. |
Equivalent Codes IT3204P |
Specialisation Module (Digital Video Effects)
Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
M5 Storyboarding & Digital Video Production
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P) Credits : 7 Prerequisite : Advised to complete IT2010PR or be able to demonstrate drawing skills
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IT3201PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to create an effective storyboard from rough sketches to finished product for presentation. They should then be able to acquire good quality video clips using appropriate video capture and editing techniques.
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Equivalent Codes
IT3203P
IT3201PA
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M6 – Motion Graphics
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P) Credits : 6
Prerequisite : Nil
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IT3202PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able apply their graphics practice to the dimension of time, animation, key framing and movements. |
Equivalent Codes
IT3202PA
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M7 Digital Video Graphics
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P) Credits : 6 Prerequisite : Nil
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IT3203PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform compositing and editing to combine video and effects. They should also be able to create advanced video effects with the use of plug-ins, filters, channel enhancements and the techniques of masking and mattes creation. |
Equivalent Codes
IT3203PA
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M8 Digital Video Project & Portfolio
120 hrs (P)
Credits : 5
Prerequisite : Advised to take module in graduating term
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IT3204PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to integrate what they have learnt and package them into an digital video project. They should also be able to build up a portfolio of their own works.
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Equivalent Codes
Nil |
Credits for Certification
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| Core Modules |
24 |
| Specialisation Modules |
24 |
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48 |
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| Entry
Requirements |
- Completed GCE 'N' level; or
- WDA Employability Skills System level with L5 in Literacy (Reading) and L5 in Literacy (Listening) and L5 in Numeracy.
- Applicant should be free from colour blindness.
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| Training
Schedule |
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Evening classes – Lessons are held two
evenings a week, from 1845 hours to 2145
hours.
Weekend classes – Lessons are held once
a week, from 0900 hours to 1600 hours.
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| Last updated
on 15 Apr 2008 |
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