Future Trend
Whether you are a budding graphic designer or web developer, agencies and companies are looking for people with a wide range of skills. You need to develop these to become more marketable.
If you are a company you know that a well designed website, brochure or any kind of marketing material will be a credit to your organisation. Content may be King but design is equally important. Without proper design, the result is likely to be wasted effort, squandered cash, and a poor impression on potential clients.
We strongly believe that the best and most effective way to learn Adobe web or graphics packages such as Dreamweaver or Photoshop is hands-on, face to face, in a small class environment, with an experienced trainer. Best still you can get all this from Futuretrend at half the price other training providers charge.
Adobe Dreamweaver Training:
Adobe® Dreamweaver is the industry standard webpage design and development software. Whether you want to learn to create stunning web sites or you simply want to be able to edit or maintain your current one this 2 day course will give you everything you need to get you started.(including 20 mb free web space to practice with!)
Adobe Flash Training:
Adobe Flash® Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. Deliver to audiences across platforms and devices. In 2 days you will learn how to animate and work with a range of media, and create projects ranging from simple banners through to complete Flash based sites and video.
Adobe Photoshop Training:
Our Adobe Photoshop® Introduction course enables delegates with no previous experience of Photoshop to acquire a range of techniques that can be used both for print and the screen. On this two day course you will look at topics such as images for both print and online production, retouching and compositing techniques.
Adobe Illustrator Training:
This 2 day Adobe Illustrator® course will teach you how to create baeutiful vector graphics.Let us show you how to use Illustrator for easy production of sophisticated graphical elements. Illustrator is the industry standard for drawing, technical illustration, graphic design, logo design, web content, text and page layouts
Adobe InDesign Training:
Do you need to design a brochure, a newsletter, a calendar? This 2 day Adobe InDesign® course covers the essential skills required for creating high quality work with the software.
InDesign enables you to design, create and print a variety of projects such as letterheads, birthday cards, calendars, business cards, invitations etc.
Take advantage of our special offers, pick up the phone now to book your place. Ring 020 8443 2888 and talk to one of our course advisors or email courses@futuretrend.co.uk
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Kingston University London
Web Development PgDip/MSc
Qualification PgDip/MSc
Duration Full time: 1 year
Part time: 2–3 years
January and September start dates)
Attendance 1 week per module
Assessment Coursework and/or exams; research project/dissertation (MSc).
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
The full MSc consists of five core modules, three option modules and a dissertation project.
Core modules
Broadband and Mobile Networks
Building E-Business
Developing Object-Orientated Solutions
Research Methods
Web Development in Java
Project/Dissertation (MSc Only)
Option modules
Component-Based Software Engineering
Corporate Data and Database Management
Digital Communications
Electronic Commerce Technologies
Enterprise Networking
Geographical Information Fundamentals
Internet Map Services
Internet Wireless Networks
Knowledge Management
Location-Based Services, Applications and Technologies
Multimedia Communications
Network Design and Management
Network Operating Systems
Network Security
Programming in Java
Projects and Risk Management
Requirements Engineering and Management
Secure and Dependable Computing
Software Engineering Tools
Software Quality Assurance
Spatial Information Analysis and Modelling
Strategic Information Systems for E-Business
TCP/IP Networks
Usability Engineering
Visualisation and Image Processing
Wireless Communications
IT and Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate Admissions Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 2234
Multimedia Computing
Computer graphics and animation play a key role in the multimedia and computer games industries, and there is a need for more professionals capable of designing and implementing computer generated images in areas such as the entertainment industry, education, marketing and e-commerce. The course is driven by the needs of industry and offers both a focus on the theories and concepts in animation and multimedia, and the chance to develop ‘hands-on’ skills using the main animated content tools and software.
We have excellent contacts with the animation industry and often organize talks at the University as well as visits to shows and fairs in the London area.
Course Facts
Length: Three-year, full-time; four-year, full-time sandwich; four-year, full-time with Foundation
UCAS code: GP43; with Foundation G454
Location: Harrow and Central London (Cavendish)
Teaching and Assessment
The course combines lecture, tutorial and practical laboratory elements. Formal exams are supported by continuous assessment.
Associated Careers
You may find employment in multimedia production houses, corporate environments (marketing, communications, information technology, and training departments), in educational institutions, the media and film industry and in entertainment. Employment possibilities include multimedia authoring specialist, website developer, interface design, and project/production manager. You may also apply for a research degree in a relative area.
Entry Requirements
Qualification type Grade/points
■A Levels CCD/AB
■International Baccalaureate 28 points
■BTEC National Diploma/Certificate MMM/DD
■Advanced Diploma Grade C in IT or Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade C
If you do not have the required qualifications you should consider our Foundation Course.
Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries
Areas such as project management, design and human interaction are also an integral part of the course.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
You are given a broad introduction to multimedia and animation and immediate exposure to the tools and software commonly used within the industry. All areas of animation are considered, including programming, designing and developing content. Much of the work is course work-based and you have opportunities to work with the key development tools. Both the development of graphics and the animation of assets are covered in the first part of the course.
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
In Year 2 you are exposed to the needs of the animation industry. There are opportunities to look at how projects are managed and organised. You will continue to improve your skills in the development, design and transition of animated content, and you are introduced to 3D computer graphics and modelling using software such as 3D Studio Max and Maya. You can also choose between options and put more focus on your programming or design skills, or look at animation and its crossover into other areas of computing.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
You will complete a project of your own choice. This is a real chance for you to develop your knowledge in an area of interest, and to relate your work to the needs of industry. You also have the chance to develop more advanced techniques in a variety of areas such as motion capture and post-production. The focus continues to be ‘handson’ with real exposure to the tools and software that create animated content and graphics. You will have a good understanding of the needs of the market, the job opportunities that are available and the types of specialisations on offer within the multimedia and animation industry.
Sandwich placement year:
Between Year 2 and Year 3 (credit Level 5 and 6) you can choose to take a year out and work in the multimedia and animation industry. This offers you an ideal chance to put into practice the skills you have learnt in the first two years of the course. It also gives you the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the needs of the industry, and the experience gained from a placement often means that you are much better equipped to gain employment after your final year at the University
Admissions Office
T: +44 (0)20 7911 5903
F: +44 (0)20 7911 5955
E: harrow-admissions@westminster.ac.uk
