Gearing up in multimedia technology

MAJOR developments in science and technology have created a huge number of job opportunities across industries all over the world. At the same time, media and multimedia technology have become more sophisticated and complex, making their presence felt in a variety of ways.

Multimedia is about handing over information effectively and efficiently through the integrated use of a range of media, including text, audio, graphics, animation, video and human-computer interaction.

Its techniques have numerous applications in areas such as entertainment, education, engineering, medicine and scientific research, to name a few.

Realising the rapid expansion of the world of multimedia technology and the rising demand for trained and skilful manpower in this field, Management and Science University (MSU) College offers Diploma in Multimedia Technology through its School of Sciences and Technology (SST).

This programme involves learning scientific and technical principles of media capture and computer representation, methods of operation and application of the computer software and systems that enable delivery of multimedia productions.

Graduates of this programme can look forward to a rewarding career as a technical professional who is well-qualified in providing support to a wide range of opportunities in the design and application of information communication systems based on software technologies.

The entry qualification for this two-anda-half-year programme is a pass with three credits in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/ SPMV) with priority given to Mathematic and Science subjects. With a Diploma from MSU College, students will obtain credit transfer upon enrolling into the Management and Science University (MSU).

The credit transfer given will ensure students a place in the second year of degree level at the Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering (FISE).

For more information on courses offered by MSU Colleges, call 03-5513 6688 or visit www.msucollege.edu.my.