The course provides students with linguistic, psychological and social perspectives on the acquisition of a second language, with particular emphasis on English as a Second Language. Topics include the concepts of 'interlanguage', 'error analysis', 'transfer' from first language, and 'natural order of acquisition', 'fossilisation', and 'critical period' for language acquisition.

3D Environments explores designing objects, environments and scenarios for a range of physical and virtual applications. Students will learn techniques suitable for a variety of outcomes including animation, games and motion graphics with a primary focus on designing environments, digital set design and landscapes. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts related to creating virtual and physical spaces through designing experimental 3D environments. Students will be introduced to virtual production and real-time 3D concepts through games engines. There is a strong focus on analysing and critiquing both historical and contemporary examples of virtual design, installation and light projections. Student projects may involve work integrated or research integrated learning opportunities; projects that involve external stakeholders; group/collaborative projects; speculative or more theoretically oriented projects; professionally oriented projects; projects based on competition or award briefs.

This course introduces students to the techniques and processes used in the creation of 3D objects, models and artworks for a wide range of applications in the creative industries including animation, film, art and design. Students will design and make objects using production processes and techniques such as 3D printing, digital modelling and the application of digital techniques to traditional materials. The course will develop foundational skills in designing for rapid prototyping and the creative application of digital fabrication technologies such as laser cutting, CNC machining and/or 3D printing to contemporary object making.