If you have a love for all things electronic, our media technology degree will combine your technical skills with your creative ability to explore media technologies
Essential Info
With the expansion of technology for entertainment and commerce, the possibilities for a future in the creative technologies are exciting and wide ranging.
Studying at our ATRiuM campus, you will benefit from hands-on experience of the equipment and tools used by professionals in the industry, using both PC and Mac platforms. You will work across a variety of creative disciplines to develop a range of skills and experiences that will make you attractive to employers in the creative industries. This course is part of the Skillset Media Academy Wales, a partnership with Aberystwyth University, Cardiff University and the University of Newport.
Between years two and three, you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement year in a multimedia or media-based organisation. During this year, not only will you learn new skills and develop an understanding of the field, but you will make industry contacts, get good experience for your CV and it is likely to improve your final year grades.
Skillset accreditation
Glamorgan’s media technology degree is part of the Skillset Media Academy Wales, a partnership of the leading film and media schools in Wales, offering an exceptionally high standard of education that is endorsed by industry. Students on our media technology degree will benefit from close contact with the Academy’s Industry Panel, access to professional masterclasses and workshops, networking, jobs and work placements, and the opportunity to promote work through an exclusive online network.
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What You Will Study
In years one and two of your media technology degree, you will receive a balance of practice and theory. You will explore interactive media/multimedia technology applications, internet technology and graphics. You will learn how to use computing and multimedia for the film and broadcasting industries, internet and multimedia authoring development, audio and visual media systems, and studio production skills. You can also explore developments in new media design.
In your final year of your media technology degree, you can specialise in your chosen area and will be part of a multi-disciplined team for a group project. Modules include computer-based media production using industry-standard tools and approaches, how to broadcast and store audio/video information, virtual reality and multimedia.
The following modules are attached to this award:
Year One
Radio Production
Computer Graphics Technology and Integration 1
Internet Technologies 1
Media Technology for Applications 1
Video Production 1
Technology Concepts for Media
Year Two
Computer Graphics Technology and Integration 2
Web Design for Social Media
Media Technology for Applications 2
Virtual Environments
Applications of Sound Technology
Video Studio Operation
Studio Video Production Practical OR Individual Multimedia Project
Year 3
Honours Integrated Group Project
Business, Copyright and Contracts
Computer Based Media Production
Independent Study
Radio Project
Virtual Environments 3 (Digital Compositing for film and 3D)
How You Will Study
Due to the practical nature of this course, we place less emphasis on examinations and more focus on continual assessment and practical demonstrations of your work and abilities. Practical coursework with industrial relevance and specifications will show you how to translate your ideas into reality.
Prospects
Possible Career Options
This degree will prepare you for a successful career in media systems and production, multimedia development and authoring, internet technologies, the computer industry, broadcasting and marketing. Recent graduates have gained employment with BSkyB and the BBC, or achieved their career goals through self employment and media entrepreneurship.
