Course: Digital Design and Photography Level 3

This two year UAL course will suit anyone who is committed and passionate about digital art, design and photography. It will suit you if you want to develop new or build on existing computer based art and design skills and if you want to progress to university, locally or nationally or into a creative career. This course prepares you for an exciting and challenging job in the creative and digital skills industries.

In the first year you will explore topics including 3D design, animation, graphic design, photography and printmaking allowing you to develop your existing skills, knowledge and understanding. In the second year you will select a specialist pathway which is linked to your intended career or university course of your choice.

You will complete a variety of projects exploring; design, branding, advertising, 3D modelling, concept art, technical drawing, typography, lens and narrative based image making. Building a digital sketchbook and diverse portfolio.

While the course is centred on digital processes, traditional hands-on techniques such as printmaking, traditional photography processes and model making will feature, while drawing and use of mixed media will be used as a primary method to communicate initial ideas, concepts and design intentions.