A core of practical activities familiarises students with the basic methods of multimedia systems development, whilst a supporting programme of lectures and seminars sets the field in its theoretical context. Year 2 Students study in more depth the major professional working tools of the field. Working individually or in small teams, they have the opportunity to design and develop a range of multimedia applications and to explore the creative possibilities of open systems such as the Internet. The theory programme continues to develop and reinforce the students' understanding of the conceptual basis of multimedia systems. Year 3 Year three is regarded as a professional year in which students undertake a programme of modules which lead to the production of a major body of work.
Students also produce a major piece of written text.
A continuous assessment scheme is used in which grades are awarded for each module. Successful completion of all appropriate modules within a year is a prerequisite for entry to the subsequent year. We have strong links with industry and many graduating students find highly paid and rewarding employment in the traditionally well paid information technology sector and demand for good graduates amongst companies is strong and competitive. The rapid expansion of the internet, mobile phones and digital broadcasting film and television inevitably means this demand will grow. Students can also follow careers in research, art practice, further postgraduate study.