E-Media is a major stream
in the BFA, allowing for an increased focus on electronic media in line
with technological changes that are occurring in the field. It takes
into account the growing importance that electronic media have in the
creation of works of visual art and design. A specialisation in electronic
media is increasingly a sought-after vocational requirement for students
with a visual art training.
Students can take a major
in E-Media, consisting of FSE110 E-Media 1, FSE210 E-Media 2 and FSE310
E-Media 3 (a total of 125%). Options in E-Media (12.5% each) are also
available to students who do not wish to major in E-Media.
Instruction in a variety
of different capabilities of electronic media is offered; digital imaging,
sound, temporal media and interactive multimedia, 3D modelling and animation.
The philosophical approach is to encourage exploration of the innovative
capacities of electronic media whilst at the same time emphasising integration
with the approaches and techniques of more traditional media.
With the rapid development
and constant change in visually based computer applications, students
are encouraged to develop a resourceful attitude towards computing and
problem solving, to develop the capacity to learn new applications and
approaches as circumstances require.