BSc in Multimedia Technologies

Multimedia is the seamless integration of text, sound, still and moving images, and control within a single digital environment that comprises hardware and software. It is widely used, for example, in education, marketing, and entertainment, and is revolutionising the way people use and interact with computers. The development of a good multimedia product demands understanding of design and of technology. Fitness for purpose is vital; so the design must ensure that the product looks, sounds, and performs in ways that are natural and fit the audience and situation. Of equal importance is the technology, which must deliver graphic excellence, speed, usability, interactivity and robustness consistent with purpose and budget. Web-based multimedia products require special attention because of the added complexity and low-bandwidth of communications.

The pervasiveness of computing throughout industry and society means that there is an increasingly large number of 'hybrid' occupations in which a study of computing, not just use of it, is beneficial. A student may wish, therefore, to undertake a study programme that combines computing with another subject. The Combined Subjects computing programmes are designed to offer maximum flexibility of combination with other subjects but at the same time to comprehensively and coherently cover an identified body of knowledge, together development of cognitive skills, and coverage of a broad range of key skills.

Thus, the Combined Subjects programme in Multimedia Technology has a smaller body of knowledge and fewer themes than the comparable single subject programme but it retains coherence and integrity and aims to produce graduates who are capable of creating multimedia products that combine good design with appropriate and reliable technology. They will be familiar with new trends, a variety of design techniques and software tools, and be able to implement products in a number of environments, including the web. They will be able to select appropriate criteria and evaluate products against them to meet client requirements.

Core (C) Optional (O)

Download BSc Module Description for 2009/10 (pdf)

Level	Status	Module Code	Title	Prerequisites
4	C	CO4003	Digital Technologies, Ubicomp Applications and Usability	[]
	C	CO4008	Information and Systems for Multimedia Professionals	[]
	C	CO4011	Digital Audio - An Introduction	[]
	C	CO4012	Multimedia Authoring	[]
	C	CO4013	Digital Media Production 1	[]
	C	CO4027	Introduction to Web-Based Technologies	[]
5	C	CO5011	Digital Audio 2	[CO4011]
	C	CO5012	Multimedia Authoring 2	[CO4012]
	C	CO5013	Multimedia Software Engineering	[CO4012]
	C	CO5014	Employability and Research Skills	[]
	C	CO5027	Website Production and Development	[CO4027]
	Work Placement
	O	CO5019	Experiential Learning	[None]
	O	WB5001	Work Based Learning	[]
	O	WB5001		[]
6	O	CO6001	Managing a Computer Based Business	[None]
	O	CO6011	ICT in Education, Training and Distance Learning	[None]
	O	CO6012	Multimedia Programming	[CO5012]
	O	CO6013	Design for Mobile Devices	[CO5013]
	O	CO6026	Intelligent Technologies	[None]
	O	CO6027	Managing a Web-Based Environment	[CO5027]
	Dissertation
	O	CO6009	Dissertation (double module)	[None]