Course description
There is a growing demand for employees with multimedia computing skills. Computer-based applications that combine digital media assets – text, graphics, animation, sound and video – are
employed to communicate information and ideas in a variety of contexts. These include the business, education, government, arts and entertainment sectors.
In particular, the rapid development of digital communications technology and its associated applications, most notably the internet and world wide web, has created a market for suitably qualified multimedia professionals. This course seeks to provide you with the knowledge and training you need to design and develop effective multimedia applications, with particular focus on web application development.
Course Content
The modules you will study on this course are:
* Multimedia and the Web – teaches the principles of multimedia and web development and critical application to website creation and usage.
* E-learning – the theory and practice of educational software development.
* Principles of Computing – the fundamental principles and practices associated with ICT technology, computer programming and systems modelling.
* Information Architecture and Hypermedia Systems
– provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the issues in developing and evaluating hypermedia applications and aspects
of current research.
* Project Management and Research Methodology – project management techniques using various research methods.
* Independent Study – the opportunity to gain a depth of understanding in a selected area of multimedia computing.
* Project – design, implement and evaluate a multimedia system/application of your own choice.
How To Study
During term-time, full-time students usually spend 12 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and supervised computer practicals. You will also need
to spend time on background reading, research and assignments. During the practical sessions you will have access to up-to-date multimedia/IT
resources. You will undertake the individual project dissertation during the summer period.
For the first two years, part-time students attend classes for six hours per week during term-time. You will also be required to spend time on background reading, research and assignments. There are no formal lessons in Year Three, but you will meet with your project supervisor on a regular basis. Most modules are assessed by coursework only, but some involve an end-of-module examination.
Career prospects
The multimedia industry is an area of dynamic growth and rapid development. This is a practical course that will provide you with the necessary skills and techniques for employment in multimedia and web
development companies. Career opportunities are wide ranging and your specialist knowledge and skills would be in demand in a number of areas, including web design, consultancy, researching and many more.
