Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Introduction to Digital Technology
20 credits
20 credits
Design Theory and Context
20 credits
20 credits
Visual Communication
20 credits
20 credits
Application of Digital Technology
20 credits
20 credits
History of Art and Design
20 credits
20 credits
Undertaking Visual Research
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Communication and Media Production
20 credits
20 credits
Collaborative Project
20 credits
20 credits
Developing Visual Narrative
20 credits
20 credits
Optional Modules
Online and Social Networking
20 credits
20 credits
Modelling, Texturing and Lighting
20 credits
20 credits
2D Game Engine
20 credits
20 credits
Visual Communication Tools
20 credits
20 credits
Observational Photography
20 credits
20 credits
UI-UX Theory and Practice
20 credits
20 credits
3D Special Effects
20 credits
20 credits
Branding
20 credits
20 credits
Rigging and Animation
20 credits
20 credits
Creating Gaming Assets
20 credits
20 credits
Print and Advertising Graphics
20 credits
20 credits
Fashion Photography
20 credits
20 credits
UI-UX Web and Mobile Apps
20 credits
20 credits
Compositing: Theory and Techniques
20 credits
20 credits
Broadcast Advertising
20 credits
20 credits
Editing and CG Compositing
20 credits
20 credits
3D Game Engine
20 credits
20 credits
Interactive Media Graphics
20 credits
20 credits
Food and Product Photography
20 credits
20 credits
UI-UX Technology in Human Context
20 credits
20 credits
Advanced Compositing and Editing
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Pre-Production for Final Project
30 credits
30 credits
Creative Arts and Design Final Project
30 credits
30 credits
Creative Arts and Design Research Project
30 credits
30 credits
Portfolio
30 credits
30 credits
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Qualification requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
In order to gain entry to Level 4, students should achieve the following. 3 GCE O/L Credit passes (C) including English and GCE and two Advanced Highers at CC or higher (SQA National Qualifications Grades C, C, C @ Higher, including English). Demonstrate creative aptitude by achieving well in an entry test conducted by ISC. This entry test enables the prospective student’s capacity for Communication Design to be evaluated by faculty members. Applicants require a Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 / Indian School Certificate (Year 12) OR All India Senior School Certificate Examination with a minimum of 65% over all (60% in Maths and 60% in your chosen subject
International requirements
IELTS
The medium of instruction and assessment of the programme will be entirely English and students must satisfy: CEFR B2 as evidenced by, for example by an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each element) or Past educational qualifications, having been achieved through the medium of English
Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.
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