Digital Art at University Of The West Of Scotland
This exciting programme aims to widen access to art and design at Higher Education level, providing students with the practical expertise, creative thinking and aesthetic sensibilities that will be attractive to employers in the creative industries. The programme has three main areas of study. Firstly, students will develop practical experience in the more traditional skills of visual communication and principles of art and design. Through a range of activities, which will include analytical drawing, life drawing and design, students will become proficient in the use of the visual elements and composition. These topics provide the background knowledge and practical skills, essential to a digital art degree. Digital media is the main focus in the second component and looks at how these art and design principles can be applied in the digital domain. You will use state-of-the-art equipment and cover topics such as design for print, web design, video production and animation. In the third part, academic studies, you will examine the way art and other texts engage with people and societies and will provide you with the opportunity to develop your critical thinking. Professional issues within the creative industries will also be addressed. Students will experience a number of studio and workshop practices that include individual and team work. There will be opportunities to devise, at a professional level, creative projects that bring together all the art learning and digital skills acquired during the course. Guest lectures and workshop sessions with artists and designers of note are also planned. In addition, students will be able to plan, mount and set up exhibitions of their own creative projects. There may be opportunities to undertake practical work experience. Applicants will be expected to present a strong portfolio with evidence of drawing skills, experimentation and research. At interview, applicants should be able to discuss their art and design and demonstrate a strong visual awareness through their practical work. Photographic experience, computer literacy and interest in areas such as digital art and animation would also be useful to support application for the course.
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