This Diploma Program consists of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, multimedia projects (graphics design, interactive web design, 2D/3D modelling, animation and imaging, video editing and composition, multimedia authoring and compression )

The Programme is designed to introduce students to multimedia systems, tools and technologies and their application in creating multimedia products.

Benefits of the Program/Program Objectives

At the end of the study the students are expected to acquire special skills, and work in multimedia production industry (advertising, entertainment, print news media, publishing industry, web industry, fashion and interior design, e-learning, cartoon production] as multimedia experts and animators [multimedia designer, animation artist, 3D graphics designer, multimedia programmer). The acquired special skills will include:

• Create textures, visual effects and digital models
• Perform video editing, animation, and 3D modelling
• Operate multimedia equipment
• Design and implement Multimedia Products (presentations, games e.t.c).
• Create jobs in Multimedia sector

(Set up, manage, and maintain small Multimedia workshops for design solutions)

• Proceed for further degree career studies in Multimedia and Animation, Graphics and Web Design, and Digital Filmmaking.

Target Group

This diploma program is designed to cater for all those who meet the UICT admission requirements and include:

• Holders of UACE [A Level] in Science subjects [especially Mathematics/Physics]
• Holders of UCE [O Level] with relevant certificate to improve on their careers
• In-service ICT Professionals with relevant Certificate qualifications

Program Structure                         

Year One/Semester One

1. Fundamentals of ICT [Ms Apps]
2. Computational Mathematics
3. Website Development I
4. Multimedia Applications
5. Multimedia Systems
6. Business Communication

Year One/Semester Two

1. Graphic Design*
2. Data Communication & Networking I
3. Multimedia Communication
4. Computer Hardware & Maintenance I
5. Electronic Commerce
6. Computer Programming I [C language]
7. Internship*

Year Two/Semester One

1. Basics of Graphics
2. Visual Effects
3. 2D & 3D Animation
4. Website Development II
5. Computer Programming II [Java]
6. Audio/Video Editing*
7. Multimedia Projects [Proposal Phase]*

Year Two/Semester Two

1. Photography
2. Camera Tacking
3. Multimedia SystemsX
4. Multimedia Authoring
5. Multimedia Compression
6. Multimedia Compositing

Multimedia Projects [Final Phase]*

Source * http://www.uict.ac.ug/multimedia-technologydmt/