Digital Arts - Level 1

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 1 year
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Digital Arts

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This Digital Arts course is a perfect introduction to the world of animation, illustration, graphic design and media.

You will develop an understanding of digital arts software, drawing, image making and film theory which will allow you to explore your media interests.

This is a studio-based course where you will be taught by illustrators, broadcast editors and graphic designers who will help you to discover your passion for design and media.

Accessing the latest Adobe software within Mac and PC suites, you will establish your skills as a digital designer whilst completing a film poster and digital animation project.

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Paul Smyth

Lecturer - Digital Arts

"I run my own 3D animation company and I'm one of the lecturers on the BA (Hons) Animation course. I try to not only bring in industry skills but also push experimentation with new technologies to further our students' skills."

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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Advertising and public relations directors

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

Median Salary

£59,250 View more

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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

Median Salary

£37,116 View more

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