School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Interactive Media and Animation

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

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

  1. Interface designers, web designers and developers
  2. Game designers and developers
  3. Animation, video and audio specialists
  4. Project managers in the multimedia industry

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

  1. 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).
  2. Provide an environment in which students can become acquainted with the theory and practice of multimedia project development.
  3. Acquaint students with contemporary software used to create multimedia elements and complete multimedia projects.
  4. 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.
  5. Encourage students to examine and critically evaluate current trends in multimedia and suggest/apply improved techniques in creating innovative multimedia applications.

First and second-year courses offered also in Greek

Career Prospects

Graduates of the applied multimedia program are fully prepared and equipped for industry positions as: Web designer, web developer, graphic artist, interface designer, audio specialist, video specialist, animation specialist, electronic publication and game designer and developer.

Modules

Section: A Major Requirements
ECTS: Min. 168 Max. 168

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

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

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

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.

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-231 Business Communications 6
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
BENG-100 College English 6
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6

Section: D Computer and Math Electives
ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 12

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-151 Computer Fundamentals 6
MATH-105 Intermediate Algebra 6

 

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.

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 6
ESCI-200 Society and Environment 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6

Section: G Unallocated Courses
ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

Assessment Method

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 as follows

How to apply

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). 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. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

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, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

  • 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

English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. 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, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
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 or IGCSE 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 Advanced 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
 
 
 

English Language Proficiency

Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

The purpose of the NEPTON Test

1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.

2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:

 
 
 
Level of English Hour of tuition/work Credits Additional course load permitted
ENGL-101 English Composition 3 6 Normal
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 6 Normal
BENG-100 College English 6 6 Normal
BENG-070 English Language Skills 12 4 6 credit hours
BENG-060 English for Beginners 20 2 No other credits
 
 
 

3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:

English Qualification ENGL-101 ENGL-100
TOEFL 550+ 513-547
Computer-based TOEFL 213+ 183-210
Internet-based TOEFL 79+ 65-78
IELTS 6.5+ 5.5-6.0
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) Grade A or B Grade C
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) A or B or C A or B
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE A or B C
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass N/A
Pearson PTE General Level 4 Level 3
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)
Level C1 Level B2
Anglia Proficiency or Masters Advanced
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass N/A
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan
840-1000 average score for ALL skills 650-835 average score for ALL skills
 
 
 

4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Yearly tuition fees:

International / Non EU Students: 9.300 Euro

 

Local / EU Students: 8.940 Euro



Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722778744

Email: info@uagc.eu