Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Computing
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Computing
Purpose:
This qualification equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in Multimedia Computing, focusing on:
- Writing and implementing computer programs, general and specific to the Multimedia environment.
- Design, develop and implement multimedia applications on different platforms.
- Design and development of multimedia elements (text, audio, graphics, video, 3D modelling and animation) to produce multimedia content.
- Create interactive virtual environments.
- Use applicable equipment to create multimedia content.
Qualifying learners will be able to implement and recommend solutions to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) problems, thereby assisting in strengthening the country's economy. With the ever-increasing speed of technology change, especially in virtual reality and interactive environments, the shortage of developers for these new technologies will become a major problem in the Information Technology (IT) industry in South Africa.
Rationale:
The Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Computing builds upon the foundation laid by the Diploma in Multimedia Computing, by strengthening the learners' game design and development skills, and adding Internet programming and multimedia courseware development skills. This qualification provides learners with knowledge of game design combined with computer science skills required to develop games and interactive applications. The qualification combines theoretical and practical knowledge, and teaches learners how to apply these to the development of 2D and 3D simulations, as well as the development of e-learning courseware and Internet programming solutions.
The demand from employers for candidates capable of working effectively in a Multimedia Computing environment continues to grow, as does their demand for technical skills and expertise. This qualification aims to provide the necessary skills and depth of knowledge to ensure that candidates remain attractive to relevant employment markets. This qualification is a combination of learning outcomes that has the defined purpose of capacitating the learner with workplace applicable competencies and which will provide the learner with a solid foundation for any future learning endeavors in the multimedia industries. The learner will be equipped with the necessary skills to apply for several job positions in demand in the ICT industry.
Outcomes
- Design and develop 3D interactive games.
- Design and develop industry related multimedia projects.
- Apply system-level perspective to recognise the functionality of context of computer systems and the human computer interaction.
- Design and develop web programing solutions.
- Design instructional programmes for e-learning.
- Apply software engineering principles to the multimedia project life cycle.
- Apply mathematical algorithms to create application software for multimedia signal processing and communication.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Implement interactive technologies in the development of games for educational, advertisement, or training purposes.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Explain and implement the phases of designing a multimedia project to realize the artifact of the project.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Provide an explanation of fundamental design and evaluation techniques of human-computer interaction.
- Create prototypes demonstrating the interactivity of user interfaces.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Design and realize websites that incorporate multimedia elements.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Design and develop an immersive multimedia learning system using instructional design, interaction design, and gamification elements.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Create software by applying the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation phases of software engineering.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Develop software demonstrating the use of known mathematical algorithms to store, transmit, and process multimedia content like text, images, animations, sound, and other media.
Integrated Assessment:
- Utilize a variety of assessment methods including written or oral exams, problem-solving assignments, computer programs, projects, presentations, case studies, portfolios, log books, and documentation.
- Include a reflective assessment through a Multimedia Computing project, incorporating identification, analysis, designing, and development of a real-life scenario in the Multimedia Computing environment.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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