Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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The programme presents an opportunity to study exciting new areas in 2D & 3D graphics, animation, dynamic web design & development, video production and database technologies for multi-platform environments. You will develop skills in a variety of software toolkits and applications through hands-on practical development work, and the production of rich media and web application content for a wide range of platforms. The programme places a significant emphasis on practical skills and you will work individually and in groups on a variety of projects. This programme of study fosters the development of creative thinking, and the development of interpersonal and project management skills and competencies required to work in the technology sector Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Learning and Innovation Skills
5 credits

Digital Media and Social Computing/Web 3.0
5 credits

PC Applications
5 credits

Business and Analytical Information Systems
5 credits

Digital Narratives
5 credits

Introduction to Digital Graphics and Design
10 credits

Software Development 1
10 credits

Web Design and Development
10 credits

Essential Mathematics for Computing 1 and 2
10 credits

Year 2
Audio/ Video Design and Production
5 credits

Applied Networking Technology 1
5 credits

Systems Analysis Methods
5 credits

Applied Digital Media 1
5 credits

IT Professional Skills
5 credits

Digital Photography
5 credits

Group Project
5 credits

Project Management
5 credits

Object Oriented Computing
5 credits

Applied Digital Media 2
5 credits

Database Management
5 credits

Applied Networking Technology 2
5 credits

Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations
5 credits

Year 3
Digital Marketing and Web Analytics
5 credits

Mobile Web Applications Design and Development
5 credits

Object Oriented Computing II
5 credits

Graphics Programming
5 credits

Software Quality Management
5 credits

Human Computer Interaction
5 credits

Mobile Applications Development
5 credits

Database Management Systems
5 credits

Professional Practice in IT
5 credits

Advanced Graphics Programming
5 credits

Audio Video Design and Production 2
5 credits

Dynamic Web Development Framework
10 credits

3D Modelling and Animation
10 credits

Year 4
3D Virtual Worlds
5 credits

Secure Web Applications
5 credits

Advanced Databases
5 credits

Data Representation and Querying
5 credits

Virtual and Augmented Reality
5 credits

Entrepreneurship
5 credits

Software Testing
5 credits

Media and Technology Convergence
5 credits

Social Web/Digital Media Strategy
5 credits

Infographics & Data Visualisation
5 credits

Creativity and Innovation
5 credits

Semantic Web and Linked Data
5 credits

Group Project
15 credits

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