Stage One

1. Web Authoring

• Description: Techniques and tools for creating and maintaining websites, including HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.

2. Visual Communication

• Description: Principles and practices of visual communication, focusing on design elements, layout, and visual storytelling.

3. Digital Media & Society

• Description: Exploration of the impact of digital media on society, including social, cultural, and economic implications.

4. Research Methods

• Description: Introduction to research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods, data collection, and analysis techniques.

Stage Two

1. Interaction Design

• Description: Study of interaction design principles and practices, focusing on user experience (UX) and interface design.

2. Multimedia Programming

• Description: Techniques for programming multimedia applications, including graphics, audio, and video integration.

3. Business of Digital Media

• Description: Examination of business models and strategies in the digital media industry, including revenue generation, management, and market analysis.

4. Digital Media Platforms

• Description: Overview of various digital media platforms, including social media, streaming services, and content management systems.

Elective Modules

1. Game Design and Development

• Description: Principles and practices of designing and developing video games, including game mechanics, narrative, and programming.

2. Theories & Principles of Animation

• Description: Exploration of animation theories and principles, including traditional and digital animation techniques.

3. Digital Storytelling

• Description: Techniques for creating compelling digital stories, including narrative structure, multimedia elements, and audience engagement.

4. 3D Modelling & Rendering

• Description: Techniques for creating and rendering 3D models, including software tools and applications in digital media.

5. Desktop Publishing

• Description: Skills and techniques for designing and producing printed and digital publications, including layout and typography.

6. Server-side Web Development & Databases

• Description: Techniques for server-side programming and database management, including web frameworks, server scripting, and database design.

7. eLearning

• Description: Design and development of eLearning content and platforms, focusing on instructional design, multimedia integration, and learner engagement.

8. Video Production

• Description: Techniques for producing video content, including filming, editing, and post-production processes.

Dissertation Stage

1. Dissertation

• Description: An independent research project focused on a specific topic within the field of digital media, culminating in a written dissertation that demonstrates research capabilities and subject knowledge.

Assessment Methods

• Assignments: Regular tasks to apply and practice concepts learned in each module.
• Projects: Individual and group projects to develop practical skills and solve real-world problems.
• Exams: Midterm and final exams to assess theoretical understanding.
• Presentations: Oral presentations to enhance communication and presentation skills.
• Dissertation: A comprehensive research project evaluated through a written report and potentially an oral defense.