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A 3D model of CoIT created by GMM Student

The Department of Graphics and Multimedia offers full-time undergraduate programmes leading to the award of Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Graphics and Multimedia). 

1. Year 1 introduces the underlying principles of computer organization, explores principles of programming, web programming, systems analysis and design, fundamentals of software engineering and multimedia technologies.
2. During the 2nd year, and in addition to core Information Technology modules, the study will concentrate on Effective Drawing, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Human Computer Interaction, Multimedia Systems Design and Computer Modeling and Creativity. 
3. In the 3rd year, and in addition to core Information Technology modules, the study will concentrate on Virtual Reality and Computer Animation following an industrial placement. 
4. Your final year (4th year) takes an in-depth look at aspects of image processing and computer vision, as well as elective modules such as Game Design, Computer Based Training & Development, Simulation and Audio and Video Technology. Students will undertake an individual project investigating an application of graphics or multimedia technology.

The combination of all the modules above will help students gain a solid understanding of the hardware and software aspects of capturing, storing and manipulating sound and images in a digital form. Students will explore the techniques involved in producing their own creative digital media. Digital image editing and manipulation, together with video editing and distribution are also examined.

Students who have successfully completed the undergraduate programme may consider pursuing the postgraduate programmes which include the Master of Information Technology and Doctor of Philosophy by research in the areas of Multimedia.