University of Chester, BSc (Hons), Multimedia Technologies

Level 1: The main themes of this programme are: multimedia authoring and developmen; digital technology (including music and video); digital media production; these themes provide the core of study throughout the 3 levels; other modules in level 1 allow students to broaden their knowledge in key practical techniques. Level 2: the themes continue with modules which investigate the implementation of multimedia, both as websites and desktop applications; sound, video and animation are also developed; additionally, students are given the opportunity to undertake a period of work based learning; this develops their knowledge of the workplace and gives them 1st hand knowledge of current practices in industry; students who take advantage of this opportunity approach their final year in a more effective way; the work placement is a 6-week period with 1 of the placement providers enabling students to meet the challenge of putting computing, management and project development theories into practice, whilst further developing their technical skills. Level 3: in the final level, students cover more specialist topics encompassing multimedia theory coupled with real-world experience; in addition to the core modules, options may be chosen from a pool of modules such as: music technology for education; engineering websites; virtual reality; logistics; managing a computer-based environment; artificial intelligence; this range covers a wide variety of cutting edge topics to reflect students interests and to match their career objectives; students undertake a major individual development or research project called a dissertation, investigating a particular aspect of the programme and applying it to a specific situation; for this, students have access to individual guidance from a personal supervisor who helps them to ensure that the project stays on track and achieves its aims.