Course description
Over the last decade the multimedia and entertainment sector, including web design and development and computer games, has grown into a multi-billion dollar global industry employing thousands of computer programmers, designers and multimedia specialists.
Looking at the requirements of the multimedia industry, it becomes clear that although traditional programming expertise is still needed, the industry requires a new range of skills including an understanding of user interfaces, user requirements, graphics, animation and virtual reality, together with a proficiency in audio and video production techniques that traditional computer science graduates lack.
This programme helps students to understand the fundamentals of software development, computer systems and multimedia development. Students also develop skills in related technologies such as user interfaces, graphics and audio-visual production techniques.
Year One
* Computer Programming (Java, C#)
* Systems Building
* Internet Business Applications
* Multimedia Production
* Personal Development Programme
Year Two
* Multimedia Production
* Three courses chosen from:
o Computer Programming (Java, C++)
o Systems Building
o IT Organisation and Deployment
o Internet Database Systems Development
o Multimedia Development
o 3D Animation
o Computers and Music
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Final Year
* Individual project
* Digital Creativity and Multimedia Futures
* Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Interaction Design
* Professional Practice
* One further option; current options include:
o Large-Scale Systems Development
o Enterprise Database Systems
o Network Management
o Artificial Intelligence
o IS Planning and Management
o Programming Distributed Components
o Web Application Technologies
o E-Technology
Assessment
Examinations, coursework and a project
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The programme can lead to full exemption from the BCS Certificate, Diploma, Professional Graduate Diploma (PGD) and PGD Project, as well as partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Career options
Career opportunities exist in the multimedia industry to provide computing input and technological support to multimedia production effort. Additionally, in many mainstream computing areas such as IT support and consultancy, and Internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can work as independent consultants or with other computing and creative industries professionals to build and support modern multimedia computing systems
