BSc (Hons) Computing modules
Music, Sound and Video
Year 1 modules
- C++ programming
- Computer and Mobile Technologies
- Games Middleware
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Java Programming
- Rapid Development Tools
- Systems Design and Databases
- Web Development
Year 2 modules
- Advanced Java Programming
- Cloud and Web Services
- Enterprise Project
- Game Jam
- Games Engine Construction
- Multimodal Interfaces for Games
- Networks and Communications
- Rapid Development Systems
Final-year modules
- Advanced Database Systems
- Advanced Games Development
- Advanced Networks
- Computing Project
- ICT Service Management
- Mobile Games Programming
- Software Architecture
- Web Optimisation Strategy
Modules offered may vary.
You are introduced to digital music, sound effects, dialogue and video and develop the necessary techniques involved in their creation and manipulation. You look at the peripherals required to capture and create audio and video and the software needed to effect the capture and manipulate them. You become familiar with popular commercial software and use the software to create your own soundtracks, sound effects and video.
File types and sizes for audio and video are also be covered, together with compression techniques and a discussion of the size/quality trade-off. Emphasis is given to the practical aspects of capturing, editing, manipulating and embedding of audio and video.