StudyQA — Master: Interactive Digital Media

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The M.Sc. in Interactive Digital Media (formerly called M.Sc in Multimedia Systems) has been running since 1996. Each year, 20 students are selected from different backgrounds to receive a foundation in the theory and practice of creating and developing applications using all digital media types.

The programme presents courses in Interactive Narrative, Graphic Design, Audio and Video Technologies in combination with Introduction to Computer Science and Client and Server Programming Technologies and Platforms.

This M.Sc. is different in that it focuses on teaching theory rather than applications. Students are exposed to programming languages and platforms as well as methodologies for the creation, capture and presentation of text, graphics, audio and moving images.

Basic computer science courses are offered for students with no formal background in programming and students with experience in programming are taught specialized programming methodologies for interactive digital platforms.

The course runs full-time over a twelve-month period commencing late September and completing early September of the following year. Formal teaching is divided into two twelve-week semesters. The dates for the two semesters in the 2013/14 academic year are:

Semester One

Monday 23rd September 2013 - Friday 13 December 2013 (12 weeks)

Semester Two

Monday 13 January 2014 - Friday 4th April 2014 (12 weeks)

Dissertation proposals are submitted in November and agreed by mid December with students then commencing their research project which must be submitted in the form of a dissertation of 12,000 words by the 1st March 2014 (see CS7044). After sitting final examinations in May, the students then go on to complete a final project which is a collaborative project (CS7043) with other class members.

Applications will be accepted from good honours' graduates in any discipline. Literary, artistic and creative ability is taken into consideration along with mathematical and problem-solving ability. Knowledge of programming is not a pre-requisite for entry. In exceptional circumstances, an applicant with relevant professional experience but without the required formal qualification may be considered. English language requirements:IELTS: Grade 6.5TOEFL: 88 iBT, 230-computer based, 570 paper based Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 570 TOEFL iBT® test: 88