Chester, University of, BSc (Hons), Multimedia Technologies

Level 1: The main themes of this programme are: multimedia authoring and developmen; digital technology (including music and video); digital media production; these themes provide the core of study throughout the 3 levels; other modules in level 1 allow students to broaden their knowledge in key practical techniques. Level 2: the themes continue with modules which investigate the implementation of multimedia, both as websites and desktop applications; sound, video and animation are also developed; additionally, students are given the opportunity to undertake a period of work based learning; this develops their knowledge of the workplace and gives them 1st hand knowledge of current practices in industry; students who take advantage of this opportunity approach their final year in a more effective way; the work placement is a 6-week period with 1 of the placement providers enabling students to meet the challenge of putting computing, management and project development theories into practice, whilst further developing their technical skills. Level 3: in the final level, students cover more specialist topics encompassing multimedia theory coupled with real-world experience; in addition to the core modules, options may be chosen from a pool of modules such as: music technology for education; engineering websites; virtual reality; logistics; managing a computer-based environment; artificial intelligence; this range covers a wide variety of cutting edge topics to reflect students interests and to match their career objectives; students undertake a major individual development or research project called a dissertation, investigating a particular aspect of the programme and applying it to a specific situation; for this, students have access to individual guidance from a personal supervisor who helps them to ensure that the project stays on track and achieves its aims.

Multimedia is the creative integration of text, sound and images within an interactive space; this combination of media in a digital form makes understanding and using information simple, enjoyable and fast; topics include graphic design, animation, digital video and web authoring; this course provides the knowledge and skills to develop online multimedia products, multimedia games, and educational multimedia; students design products that look, sound and perform in ways that are natural and fun to use and match their function and situation; students are introduced to a wide range of multimedia technologies, whilst concentrating on matching people's needs and nature with systems that they can understand and use; the aim of the course is to give students a flexible set of computing and design skills when they graduate; the nature of multimedia is such that both practical and theoretical skills are important; students also acquire a set of learning skills which let them adapt and compete for employment in the years ahead.