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Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

General description and profile of the programme

The three-year Bachelor Programme in Multimedia gives the student the necessary skills in technology and design to master a wide range of the new media. The program gives the technological knowledge necessary for creating multimedia content for the web, video and cellular phones, 2D and 3D graphics, sound and programming. The program ends with a bachelor project which normally consists of a complete multimedia production.

The bachelor project is normally carried out in the Spring semester. On application, the Faculty may approve that some students carry out their bachelor project in the Autumn semester. This is given that the student meets all the prerequisites, and that there are available supervisors.

Programme Structure
1. sem DAT101-G (1/2) Introduction to Programming 5 sp DAT100-G Computer Science 5 sp DAT227-G Photography 5 sp DAT104-G Multimedia Design 10 sp DAT110-G (1/2) Web Publishing 5 sp
ORG001-1 Health, Safety and Environment 0 sp
2. sem DAT101-G (2/2) Introduction to Programming 5 sp MA-111-G Mathematics for Multimedia 10 sp DAT222-G Visual Design 10 sp DAT110-G (2/2) Web Publishing 5 sp
3. sem DAT228-G (1/2) Sound 5 sp DAT229-G (1/2) Video 5 sp EX-109-G Philosophy for Students of Media and Technology 10 sp DAT200-G Computer Graphics 10 sp
4. sem MM-107-G Databases 5 sp MM-300-G 3D Modelling and Animation 15 sp DAT229-G (2/2) Video 5 sp DAT228-G (2/2) Sound 5 sp
5. sem DAT230-G Authoring Software 10 sp MM-206-G Application Development 1 10 sp Elective Courses
6. sem DAT303-G Research Project 20 sp MM-207-G Application Development 2 10 sp

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

On successful completion of the study programme, the students will:

  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the field of multimedia, which makes the candidate able to produce all the parts that constitute a complete multimedia product.
  • Have basic knowledge of multimedia technology, design, programming, web, dissemination, photography and video.
  • Have knowledge of technology and communication, interpersonal communication, and communication media as method of expression and communication in society.
  • Have basic knowledge of graphics design, layout and art history of the western world.
  • Have knowledge of relevant methods in the online marketing industry.
  • Be familiar with the research challenges in multimedia, as well as scientific methods and working methods in the field of multimedia.
  • Be able to independently update their knowledge.

SKILLS

The candidate is able to apply and adapt knowledge to solve theoretical, technical and practical problems in innovation, problem formulation, analysis, specification, solution generation, evaluation, selection and reporting.

Graduates from the Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Technology and Design will have the skills necessary to create interactive and functional multimedia products of high quality both technically and content wise.

On successful completion of the study programme, the students will:

  • Be able to create multimedia content in 2 and 3 dimensions.
  • Have a good understanding of object oriented programming and some algorithms and data structures.
  • Have skills to master modelling, programming and transactions in modern database systems.
  • Have skills to master basic sound- and video technology.
  • Be able to use both still- and video camera and associated editing software for multimedia productions.
  • Be able to program 2- and 3- dimensional graphics.
  • Have skills to develop internet-services and web applications with an efficient interactive design.
  • Skills to make graphic compositions, which disseminate a message efficiently.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate can identify, plan and implement multimedia projects, assignments, tests and experiments, both independently and in teams.

The graduate will be able to work independently and in teams, and to disseminate problems and solutions orally and in writing in technical as well as in more general contexts.

The candidate is aware of environmental, ethical and economic implications of information technology products and solutions, and has the ability to see them both in a local and a global lifespan perspective.

Teaching and learning methods

Ordinary lectures are optional, but many of the subjects taught entail compulsory exercises, field work and laboratory exercises. These have to be carried out satisfactorily before the candidate is allowed to sit the final exam. The schedule includes exercises and laboratory work in order to give all the students access to the equipment and/or assistance to complete the exercises. The students must expect to work more than the scheduled hours to complete the exercises to satisfaction. Assistant lecturers/student assistants may not be present during all the scheduled periods. Regarding bachelor thesis: For every student/group there will be 10 compulsory guidance meetings.

Assessment methods

The grades are based on written exam, project work, compulsory exercises and/or an oral examination. The assessment or evaluation may show the grade pass or fail, or marks from A to F, where A is the top grade, the lowest pass grade is E. For more information, please refer to the course descriptions and the current exam regulations. During the last semester the students undertake a research project. Most of these final projects are carried out in co-operation with local industry and businesses. The students present their results in a written report and give a presentation to an audience of academic staff and fellow students.

Internationalization

The language of teaching is normally Norwegian. Some courses may be taught in other Scandinavian languages, or English. The course curriculum is mainly in English, and resources in English like videos, technical data sheets and articles, are used.

The programme gives students opportunity to take the 5th and/or 6th semester of the programme at partner universities abroad. Credits awarded at the foreign university may be transferred into the student´s programme at UiA.

In order to become an exchange student, the courses/thesis work that the student is planning to undertake at the foreign institution, must be given a preliminary approval by the student´s programme manager at UiA, and a Learning Agreement must be signed with the International Education Office. The Faculty of Engineering and Science has a large number of partner universities with which the student exchange can be arranged in an efficient manner, for example in Austria, USA and Australia.

Requirements for continuing in the study programme

Students must have passed at least 130 ECTS at the start of the 6th semester in order to carry out the final research project.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The graduate will be able to work with all aspects of digital media including audio, text, graphics, animation, video and interactivity. The student will have the skills necessary to produce a complete multimedia production for the Internet as well as for off-line applications. Such skills are needed within a wide range of industries and public services.

Graduates from the Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design may apply to the Master's Programme in Multimedia and Educational Technology at UiA, or similar study programmes in Norway or abroad.

Qualification awarded

Bachelor i multimedieteknologi og -design (Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Technology and Design)

Student evaluations

Study programme evaluation is conducted annually in the programme committee in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.2. Before the meeting of the study programme committee, the student representative may obtain suggestions and ideas from fellow students.

Fees

Together with the students the university regularly arranges trips abroad for the students to visit relevant firms and universities. These trips are voluntarily and not a requirement in the study programme. The students must cover the expenses of the trip themselves.

If a student gets the opportunity to work with a company in their location, or if a student chooses to work together with a company in a course, the student will have to cover the travel expenses.

Contact person

Study programme manager Morgan Konnestad

mail: post at uia.no

phone + 47 3814 1000

Other information

A compulsory course in Health, Safety and Environment is required for students admitted to the programme.

Mode of study

Full-time.

Choose year:

Credits

180

Scope

Full time

Campus

Grimstad 

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Science