The Multimedia Software Development course would serve the
needs of those wishing to pursue a multimedia oriented career,
particularly related to the production, development and design
of multimedia applications in their respective chosen
discipline. It includes major studies in software development
using an object-oriented approach and multimedia design using
authoring tools. It also aims to develop an in-depth
understanding of the broad range of creative and design aspects
of multimedia and internet technologies.
The course provides students with a solid knowledge and
practical base in Internet programming, design for multimedia,
authoring multimedia and the Internet and the World Wide Web
(WWW). The course can be regarded as an Information Technology
program due to the focus on software development and
programming, database design and development, and data
communications and networking. In addition, it can be regarded
as an electronic media development program, due to the coverage
of graphics and animation and video technology. It also has a
design focus with coverage of usability and design issues.
