Study location	United Kingdom, Winchester
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	£12,750 per year

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) a first or second-class Honours degree in a related subject or professional experience in the area of study The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. - Applicant is required to submit a portfolio of relevant work - Applicant is required to submit a short written statement outlining the relevance of the programme to their previous experience

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. winchester.ac.uk/..tice-visualisation.aspx

Overview

These professionally-focused programmes allow for the dynamic understanding and development of theory within the context of practice. The programmes are structured to enhance skills within a range of specialist careers in the digital media industry. Partnerships with professional practitioners and bodies give students the starting point to develop their own network of professional contacts and to identify key practitioners.

Study consists of four core modules plus two optional modules, where students undertake individual projects and case studies relevant to their particular area of interest. The programme aims to encourage experimentation, innovation and risk-taking.

Students studying MA Digital Media Practice can choose any two optional modules; students studying the Visualisation or Interaction Design pathways must choose two optional modules from the appropriate section. Every student has a final dissertation or equivalent extended project.

Programme structure

Core modules:

Digital Media Principles
Design Practice
Emerging Media Student Directed Project
Research Proposal
Dissertation/Major Project

Optional modules (Vis):

Architectural Visualisation
3D Visualisation
Data Visualisation
Infographic Communication

Career opportunities

Graduates pursue careers in the digital media industry as lead designers, design researchers, account directors, content writers and creative producers.