University of Bolton, HND, Multimedia and Website Development

This course offers an ideal opportunity to participate in the world's newest and fastest growing technology; all aspects of multimedia and website development are covered; with special emphasis on the acquisition of appropriate practical skills; an understanding of the associated technologies and analysing the requirements of business and users; students learn to create interactive multimedia material incorporating graphics; animation; video and audio together with e-commerce database functionality; using appropriate design packages and relevant scripting/programming languages; students also acquire supporting skills in operating; managing and administering computer systems; networks and applications software and develop the ability to research; analyse and specify multimedia systems; students develop skills in creative as well as analytical thinking that will enable them to be a fully contributing member of modern multimedia development teams; students are exposed to the various platforms that can be used to deliver digital multimedia; including the World Wide Web; CD-Rom; DVD; interactive digital television and mobile phones.