Program Overview

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Interactive Media and Animation (BA, 4 Years)

Profile of the Programme

The programme aims to train students to become Multimedia specialists in the following employment fields:

• Interface designers, web designers and developers
• Game designers and developers
• Animation, video and audio specialists
• Project managers in the multimedia industry
• Virtual and Augmented Reality developers

The programme is based on both theory and practice with emphasis given to the concepts and techniques necessary for the design and development of advanced multimedia applications.

Objectives

• Acquaint students with the theoretical concepts and implications of all the elements involved in contemporary multimedia (i.e. interactivity, graphics, video, sound, animation and text).
• Provide an environment in which students can become acquainted with the theory and practice of multimedia project development.
• Acquaint students with contemporary software used to create multimedia elements and complete multimedia projects.
• Introduce students to the creative potential of the computer and computing in the context of art and design and guide them to use their imagination to express their creativity in the digital arts.
• Encourage students to examine and critically evaluate current trends in multimedia and suggest/apply improved techniques in creating innovative multimedia applications.

Admission

Academic Admission

The minimum admission requirement to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualification(s). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.

In addition to the above all applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of art/design/multimedia, ideally in both electronic and physical form.

Portfolios will be submitted by the applicant during an interview, which may be conducted online, scheduled by the University of Nicosia and will be assessed by the Department’s admissions panel. The interview takes the form of a discussion around the applicant’s range of skills and interests, focusing on the portfolio of work in graphic and/or multimedia design, the arts or related areas.

The interview and portfolio review is a two-way process and assesses students’ skills and interests; students are given the opportunity to ask questions about the programme and the Department and to have a look at the facilities.

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes.

• TOEFL – 525 and above
• Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
• Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
• IELTS – 6 and above
• Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
• Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate – C and above
• GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
• Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
• Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
• KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
• Anglia – Level B2 and above
• IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
• Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

Assessment

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid terms, projects, and class participation. Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

Graduation

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all programme requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

• Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge in the design and manipulation of the digital media elements involved in interactive media and animation productions.
• Understand the underlying technology of digital media elements.
• Apply problem-solving techniques in the design and development of interactive applications.
• Have the ability to keep their knowledge up to date within a scientific field where changes in technology take place at a fast pace.
• Demonstrate independent learning and research skills.
• Analyze clients’ communication and design needs, identify and resolve problems.
• Engage in teamwork and develop an appreciation for interactive media project management.
  Co-ordinate and direct the functions of individuals within teams, understand given roles and appreciate the dynamics of team culture.

Academic Path

Section: A Major Requirements

ECTS: Min. 168 Max. 168

• ART-135: Fundamentals of Drawing (6 ECTS)
• ART-281: History of Art (6 ECTS)
• COMM-116: Audio Production (6 ECTS)
• COMM-117: Video Production (6 ECTS)
• DES-116: Fundamentals of 2D Design (6 ECTS)
• DES-126: Introduction to Typography (6 ECTS)
• DES-226: Digital Imaging (6 ECTS)
• DES-260: Photography I (6 ECTS)
• MULT-160: Introduction to Multimedia (6 ECTS)
• MULT-161: Interactive Design for Social Media (6 ECTS)
• MULT-164: Programming Principles (6 ECTS)
• MULT-250: Storyboarding and 2D Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-251: Introduction to Web Development (6 ECTS)
• MULT-260: Multimedia Art and Aesthetics (6 ECTS)
• MULT-265: Visual Effects (6 ECTS)
• MULT-270: Mathematics and Art (6 ECTS)
• MULT-360: Interface Design and Development (6 ECTS)
• MULT-361: 3D Modeling and Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-362: Stop Motion Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-364: History of Digital Arts (6 ECTS)
• MULT-365: Interactive Narrative (6 ECTS)
• MULT-366: User Experience (UX) Design (6 ECTS)
• MULT-370: Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-380: Virtual Reality (6 ECTS)
• MULT-414: Research Methodologies in Applied Multimedia (6 ECTS)
• MULT-453: Game Design and Development (6 ECTS)
• MULT-460: Multimedia Project Management (6 ECTS)
• MULT-484: Applied Multimedia Final Project (6 ECTS)

Section: B Design Electives

ECTS: Min. 18 Max. 36
Notes: OR any DES, MULT or ART courses.
DES-206, DES-256 and DES-346 lead to the Graphic Digital Design Minor

• ART-110: Introduction to Visual Arts (6 ECTS)
• ART-111: Greek Art (6 ECTS)
• ART-195: Drawing II (6 ECTS)
• ART-290: Figure Drawing (6 ECTS)
• ART-384: Modern and Contemporary Art (6 ECTS)
• COMM-190: Film (6 ECTS)
• COMM-196: Writing for Film and TV (6 ECTS)
• DES-206: Graphic Design (6 ECTS)
• DES-256: Editorial Design (6 ECTS)
• DES-270A: Photography II (6 ECTS)
• DES-306: Illustration (6 ECTS)
• DES-346: Graphic Design for Social and Commercial Advertising (6 ECTS)
• DES-466: Advanced Screen Typography (6 ECTS)
• MUCT-107: Music Appreciation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-426: Multimedia Work Placement (6 ECTS)

Section: C Language Expression

ECTS: Min. 18 Max. 30
Notes: (1) Placement in the English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests such as TOEFL or GCE.
(2) Students must complete BADM-231 or BADM-332.

• BADM-231: Business Communications (6 ECTS)
• BADM-332: Technical Writing and Research (6 ECTS)
• BENG-100: College English (6 ECTS)
• COMM-200: Business and Professional Communication (6 ECTS)
• ENGL-100: Basic Writing (6 ECTS)
• ENGL-101: English Composition (6 ECTS)

Section: D Computer and Math Electives

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 12

• COMP-151: Computer Fundamentals (6 ECTS)
• MATH-105: Intermediate Algebra (6 ECTS)

Section: E Humanities Electives

ECTS: Min. 6 Max. 18
Notes: OR any FREN, GERM, ITAL, RUS, SPAN, TURK, GREK, MUS, HIST, PHIL courses

Section: F Social Sciences Electives

ECTS: Min. 6 Max. 18
Notes: OR any EUS, PSY or SOC courses.

• ANTH-105: Cultural Anthropology (6 ECTS)
• ESCI-200: Society and Environment (6 ECTS)
• PSY-110: General Psychology I (6 ECTS)
• SOC-101: Principles of Sociology (6 ECTS)

Section: G Unallocated Courses

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

• ART-135: Fundamentals of Drawing (6 ECTS)
• DES-116: Fundamentals of 2D Design (6 ECTS)
• DES-260: Photography I (6 ECTS)
• MULT-160: Introduction to Multimedia (6 ECTS)
• ENGL-101: English Composition (6 ECTS)

Semester 2

• DES-126: Introduction to Typography (6 ECTS)
• MULT-161: Interactive Design for Social Media (6 ECTS)
• COMM-117: Video Production (6 ECTS)
• MULT-164: Programming Principles (6 ECTS)
• DES-270A: Photography II (6 ECTS)

Semester 3

• COMM-116: Audio Production (6 ECTS)
• DES-226: Digital Imaging (6 ECTS)
• MULT-250: Storyboarding and 2D Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-260: Multimedia Art and Aesthetics (6 ECTS)
• ART-111: Greek Art (6 ECTS)

Semester 4

• ART-281: History of Art (6 ECTS)
• MULT-265: Visual Effects (6 ECTS)
• MULT-270: Mathematics and Art (6 ECTS)
• MULT-251: Introduction to Web Development (6 ECTS)
• COMM-200: Business and Professional Communication (6 ECTS)

Semester 5

• MULT-360: Interface Design and Development (6 ECTS)
• MULT-361: 3D Modeling and Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-365: Interactive Narrative (6 ECTS)
• MULT-366: User Experience (UX) Design (6 ECTS)
• DES-206: Graphic Design (6 ECTS)

Semester 6

• MULT-364: History of Digital Arts (6 ECTS)
• MULT-370: Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation (6 ECTS)
• MULT-380: Virtual Reality (6 ECTS)
• MULT-362: Stop Motion Animation (6 ECTS)
• ART-330: Handmade Animation (6 ECTS)

Semester 7

• MULT-414: Research Methodologies in Applied Multimedia (6 ECTS)
• MULT-453: Game Design and Development (6 ECTS)
• DES-256: Editorial Design (6 ECTS)
• BADM-231: Business Communications (6 ECTS)
• DES-306: Illustration (6 ECTS)

Semester 8

• MULT-460: Multimedia Project Management (6 ECTS)
• MULT-484: Applied Multimedia Final Project (6 ECTS)
• DES-346: Graphic Design for Social and Commercial Advertising (6 ECTS)
• PSY-110: General Psychology I (6 ECTS)
• MULT-426: Multimedia Work Placement (6 ECTS)

Faculty

• Ms Poppy Aristidou
• Dr Maria Christoforou
• Dr Chris Christou
• Ms Marianna Kafaridou
• Professor Klimis Mastoridis
• Professor Paschalis Paschali
• Dr Androniki Sioki
• Ms Maria Stavride
• Mr Constantinos Taliotis
• Dr Evanthia Tselika

Adjunct Faculty

• Ms Hara Kyprianou
• Mr Stelios Papamichael
• Dr Haris Pellapaisiotis
• Mr Andreas Tomblin
• Mr Andreas Tsivitanos
• Mr Alexandros Yennaris