BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Applications Development

Bachelor of Science (Honours)Multimedia Applications Development
Code:
WD165
Delivery:
Full Time
Level:
8
Campus:
Cork Road
Duration:
1 year
Credits:
60 ECTS
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What is the BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Applications Development?

The BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Applications Development is a one year add-on course.  It aims to provide graduates of BSc, Level 7 degrees, within the multimedia discipline, with the opportunity to progress to honours degree level. 

The overall aim of this course is to develop multimedia professionals equipped with knowledge, skills and practical experience within the domains of technology, creativity and enterprise.  

Students can choose from a range of electives, allowing them to specialize in an area of most interest to them.  In addition, students undertake a project, which will be their largest piece of work at undergraduate level. It is a student driven learning experience, and it provides the opportunity to study in-depth an area of computing and/or multimedia of both personal and academic interest to the student. The combination of the individual project and their chosen electives enhances the student’s knowledge and skillset in a discipline area of their choice.

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Computer SecurityIntegrated Marketing
Data VisualisationMobile App Development 2
Mobile App DevelopmentMultimedia Databases
Project Management Choose one of the following electives:
Choose one of the following electives:*3D Animation and Transmedia
*3D Lighting and Rendering*Advanced Graphic Design
*Advanced Media Productions*eLearning
*Industrial DesignChoose one of the following electives:
Choose one of the following electives:*Project 2 (Development)
*Project 1 (Development)*Project 1 (Research)
*Project 1 (Research)
*Pre-requisite for eLearning: Instructional Design

REQUIREMENTS:

Standard entry to the course is based on successful completion of a BSc in Multimedia Computing (Level 7). Consideration will also be given to graduates of a BSc in Computing (Level 7) where it can be shown that a significant proportion of the content relates to multimedia. Non-standard applications will be considered on an individual basis.


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What career will I have?

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills required to work in the domains of technology, creativity and management of digital media.  Enterprise Ireland has identified a huge demand for digital-media content as a growth area for Ireland, with business start-ups in digital media running at twice the rate it had expected. Products and services typically provided by the digital media industry include:

  • Web Development
  • Wireless Services
  • Games Development
  • Audio
  • Digital Film/TV
  • Animation
  • Mobile Applications Development

 On completion of this programme, a graduate will be equipped to participate within a diverse range of industries, not just the digital media industry. These include: 

  • Web Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Broadcasting
  • E-Business
  • Software Development
  • Gaming
  • Mobile Development
  • Animation and Film
  • IT & System Support

 

Follow on Study

Students who successfully complete the BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Applications Development may avail of a range of taught and research masters programmes (MSc).  It is an aim of the course to provide students with the skills and competencies necessary to progress to postgraduate level study.

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