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HonoursCF71 - Associate Degree of Multimedia Studies
CF71 - Associate Degree of Multimedia Studies
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
The multimedia world is a gold mine full of career opportunities for those with the aptitude to combine creative ability and technological skills. You may specialise in video and sound editing to special effects, virtual reality, animation, games or interactive multimedia programming. Employment opportunities are found in publishing, entertainment, interactive multimedia and web, fashion and interior design, animation, special effects, gaming, the arts and advertising industries.
About Multimedia
Multimedia is used to describe the integrated presentation of text, graphics, sound and animation. In the Information Age, those who are skilled in the production and application of multimedia technologies are in high demand.
Multimedia students are provided with a general introduction to multimedia studies before choosing specialisations. Industry standard software equipped with modern visual, graphic, and audio technologies is used by students to implement multimedia systems. Students explore design methods, authoring languages and software tools associated with multimedia studies so they have an understanding of the engineering, educational, and artistic facets of the field.