Programme Specification for Multimedia Design Technology (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Multimedia Design Technology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Developments in multimedia raise questions about the character of communication, entertainment, education, work, the economy and our identities and communities. Multimedia grows out of the convergence of industries (telecommunications, computing and media); disciplines (IT, design and media communications); and technological forms (IT systems and networks, hardware and software, sound, text and moving and still image). Multimedia therefore requires individuals with skills different from those currently provided by traditional courses in media, design and IT, as knowledge of all these areas is required for multimedia.
What will I study?
Ways of understanding the relationships between technology and society
- Digitalization and interactivity
- The information superhighway
- The convergence of technologies and the merging of companies
- New forms of communication, community and identity
- The implications of technological change for education, work and leisure
- Web page production, CD-rom production and image manipulation
- Programming, scripting and database production
- Website management and maintenance
- Working with clients and working in groups.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Multimedia Design Technology.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Multimedia Design Technology?
Graduates of the BSc Multimedia Design Technology have gone on to become web producers, freelance multimedia practitioners, IT specialists in large companies, as well as undertaking postgraduate qualifications in, for example, multimedia systems. Some have also worked as teachers or technical demonstrators of multimedia.
What can I combine with Multimedia Design Technology?
Popular combinations include:
- Multimedia Design Technology with Animation (W2WQ)
- Multimedia Design Technology/Business Management (WN22)
- Multimedia Design Technology/Film Studies (WP23)
- Multimedia Design Technology/History (WV21)
- Multimedia Design Technology/Sociology (WL23)
- Multimedia Design Technology/International Development (WL29)
- Sports Coaching/Multimedia Design Technology (GX41)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other Multimedia programmes available
For further information on the range of Multimedia Design programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/adi/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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