The first year of the course includes the study of technical subjects such as the internet, multimedia authoring and technology, web engineering and visual programming together with modules on communications and narrative. The focus of the communications module is strongly practical, and aims to develop and enhance oral and written communication skills through team working, researching, report writing and presentations. The second year further develops students' theoretical knowledge with core modules in advanced multimedia authoring, database systems, audio, object technology and multimedia production and marketing. All students participate in a multimedia group project designed to integrate the technical and professional skills acquired in the course. Students also select optional modules reflecting their own specialist area of interest.
Students spend the third year of the course in supervised work experience placement.
The School's placement team assists students to find a suitable placement. In the final year each student carries out an individual project and studies the core module Advanced Multimedia, and at least one of either Courseware and Learning Technologies or Programming the Web. The former develops students' multimedia skills to professional levels, while the latter enables them to acquire knowledge and critical understanding in a closely related field. In addition students select two optional modules in their particular specialist area. Strategic Information Management Theories of Systems Development Careers Multimedia already pervades the entertainment, education and advertising industries and it is being adapted by an ever-widening range of public and private organisations.