About BSc (Honours) in Computing Multimedia Systems/Web Engineering

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What is Multimedia Systems / Web Engineering?

Multimedia is one of the most dynamic industries in the world today. It uses different types of audiovisual media in a computer application, including images, animations, video clips and sound clips. These are stored on a computer and are often referred to as digital media. Examples of multimedia applications include computer games, websites, mobile applications and e-learning applications. These are all at the forefront of today’s technological advancements, and during the four years, you will find yourself at the cutting edge of this industry.

This programme gives you the skills and knowledge required to work in the 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, 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.

Please note: Mathematics is an integral part of the programme and is covered in the first two years.

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 you with a specialisation in the technical design and implementation of complex multimedia systems.

Aims and Objectives

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

There are career opportunities in games development, web application development, multimedia application development, computer based training, e-Learning application development, interactive multimedia development, software development, software analysis and project management.

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 Modelling II
Year 3
Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Multimedia Programming, Database Management Systems, Digital Media Entrepreneurship, Project
Year 4
Multimedia Systems, Usability and Information Systems, Media Technology and Design. Choose two options from Computer Graphics, Visualisation, Instructional Design, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Mobile Computing.

Are there any costs for materials and/or field trips?

Purchase of USB sticks, CD-Rom, DVDs, headphones, microphones, etc.: approx. €50 per year.

Purchase of digital camera (desirable): from €100 to €400.

What are the Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of grade C3 in 2 higher level papers together with Grade D3 in 4 other subjects at ordinary or higher level to include English, Mathematics, and 1 other language, e.g. Irish, French, etc. You must have obtained at least grade D3 in Ordinary Level mathematics. Foundation level Maths is not acceptable.

Applicants with FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules as well as either a pass in a FETAC mathematical module or D3 (Ordinary level) in Leaving Certificate mathematics. FETAC Links for this programme are:

BEBXX eBusiness
BIPXX Information Processing
CCTXX Control Technology
CELTX Electronic Technology
CITXX Information Technology
CNSSX Networks and Software Systems
EMMPX Multimedia Production
EMMWD Multimedia and Web Development
EMPXX Media Production
EMXXX Multimedia

We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.

You will also study the concepts required to represent phenomena such as planetary motion or traffic patterns at road junctions using multimedia systems. This means you should be comfortable with studying the mathematical subjects needed to achieve this.

The programme will provide you with the personal and professional skills to enable you to work as a mature, self-confident professional in the computing/IT industry, with particular reference to the multimedia/digital media sector.

The overall aim of DL143 is to respond to the needs of industry by producing Honours Degree level graduates with the balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to work in the computing and multimedia sectors, with a particular expertise in the technical design of multimedia systems. Also:

On successful completion of the programme, you will:

• have the core skills, knowledge and capabilities to gain good employment in the computing industry, plus the additional skills required specifically by the multimedia sector
• have attained the personal and professional knowledge required to participate in a rapidly changing and competitive business environment
• have developed a thorough understanding of a range of subjects (networks, systems etc) appropriate to a degree in computing
• have acquired a thorough understanding of the technical design and implementation issues involved in building complex multimedia systems, covering both the hardware and software components of such systems
• have a thorough understanding of the theoretical technical principles required for the display of complex information
• have a thorough understanding of development methodologies appropriate to multimedia systems
• appreciate the theory of design, and the impact of media and technology on society
• have acquired the transferable skills in research, analytical and critical reasoning, written and oral presentation skills, team work, project management and independent study appropriate to a Honours degree graduate in computing

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

Careers in:

Games development, web application development, multimedia application development, computer based training, e-Learning application development, interactive multimedia development, software development, software analysis and project management.

What subjects will I study?

• Year 1: Computer Applications, Computer Technology, Programming, Multimedia Authoring I, Digital Media Production Techniques, Computer Modelling I, The Internet and Contemporary Issues in Multimedia
• Year 2: Internet Programming, Software Production, Multimedia Authoring II, Multimedia Communications Techniques, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems and Computer Modelling II
• Year 3: Object-Oriented Programming, Networks and Distributed Systems, Multimedia Programming, Database Management Systems, Digital Media Entrepreneurship and Project
• Year 4: Multimedia Systems, Computer Graphics, Visualisation, Usability & Multimedia Production, Media Studies, Technology & Design and 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 educational qualifications) with a minimum of grade C3 in 2 higher level papers together with Grade D3 in 4 other subjects at ordinary or higher level to include English, Mathematics, and 1 other Language. You must have obtained at least grade D3 in Ordinary Level mathematics.

Applicants with FETAC (NCVA level II) awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules as well as either a pass in a FETAC (NCVA level II) mathematical module or D3 (Ordinary level) in Leaving Certificate mathematics.

Please refer to the Admissions pages to see the FETAC Links for this programme.

We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.