School of Creative Technologies
BSc in Computing in Multimedia Programming
Award Code : Level 7 DL131
| Course Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 years (full time) |
| Places: | 25 |
| Awarding body: | IADT |
| Head of department: | Dr Mark Riordan |
| Course co-ordinator: | Mr Joachim Pietsch |
About BSc in Computing in Multimedia Programming
Application: CAO
What is Multimedia Programming?
Multimedia (or digital media) is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry that offers excellent career opportunities for talented students. It refers to the use of different types of audiovisual data, or media, in computer applications. These media include images, animations, video clips and sound clips.
Multimedia Programming refers to the creation and development of these multimedia computer applications. Examples include: computer games, web sites, mobile applications and e-learning applications.
You will learn the skills and knowledge required to work in the busy IT industry. You will study computer programming (using Java), and how computers and the Internet work. You will also study specific multimedia subjects, including web development, and multimedia design and programming. The concepts required to create complex multimedia applications are just as important, and this often requires the use of applied mathematics concepts, such as using the theory of velocity, acceleration and friction to plot the motion of a car in a computer game.
AT IADT, you will develop the personal and professional skills to work as a mature, self-confident professional in the IT industry, and specifically the multimedia/digital media sector. The programme provides students with a specialisation in the technical design and implementation of complex multimedia systems.
Mathematics is a significant component in a number of modules, so you should be comfortable with studying maths.
Aims and Objectives
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
Most graduates opt to progress to DL142, IADT’s BSc (Honours) in Computing in Multimedia Systems / Web Engineering (Level 8 Award). You can also continue your studies at Honours Degree level in other institutions of Higher Education in Ireland or overseas.
Students graduating from this programme have found employment in games development, web application development, computer-based training and e-Learning application development, software development, and project management.
What modules will I study?
Year 1
Computer Technology, The Internet, Programming, Multimedia Authoring, Digital Media Production Techniques, Computer Modelling, Contemporary Issues in Multimedia
Year 2
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Internet Programming, Software Production, Multimedia Authoring II, Multimedia Communications Techniques, Computer Modeling II
Year 3
Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Multimedia Programming, Database Management Systems, Digital Media Entrepreneurship, Project
Are there any costs for materials and/or field trips?
The expenditure in this programme is of €50 approximately per year. You will have to purchase USB sticks, CD-Rom, DVDs, headphones, microphones, etc. It would be desirable that students could purchase their own digital camera. Cost could vary from €100 to €400.
What are the Entry Requirements?
Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of grade D (at Ordinary Level) in five subjects which must include Mathematics and English. Foundation Level Maths is not acceptable.
Any FETAC level 5 and level 6 Award may be used for application to this programme. Please note that you require at least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of your FETAC Award.
CAO Points in 2009: 235
We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
Visit www.iadtprojects.com to see the project work of our 2009 graduates
