Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Digital Media Design] From University of Limerick

Why Study Digital Media Design at UL?

Think about an average day: checking messages on your mobile phone; buying a game on line; using wireless connection to update your social networking profile. People?s lives are continuously shaped by interaction with a variety of media. More recently, interactive digital media have increasingly become a support to work, study, travel, entertainment and other daily activities. The knowledge, skills and sensitivity to design interactive media technologies are key skills in contemporary society.

The B.Sc. in Digital Media Design develops the technical, creative and analytical skills needed to be successful media practitioners in both the Irish and global digital media industries. The design of digital media for human use is a crucial skill in contemporary society: How to design the content and interaction for websites? How to improve the usability and usefulness of portable devices? How to design a new killer app for smart phones? How to create new ways to engage and connect people through the use of interactive technologies?

The aim of the programme in Digital Media Design is to equip you with degree level compentence in new interactive media technologies. On graduation, you will be capable of making a significant contribution to the development of the Digital Media industry.

This programme will:

• Provide you with the expertise in the use of a variety of audio, video and interactive digital media
• Give you an understanding of the human and social issues surrounding the use of digital media
• Introduce you to a range of design disciplines relevant for interactive digital media design
• Support you in developing the knowledge and professional skills you will need for an active role in the diverse field of digital media