BA/BS in Multimedia and Internet Technologies

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To educate highly qualified IT specialists, we aim to impart a blend of mathematics, engineering sciences, and the latest in IT and design knowledge. These specialists will develop multimedia and web-based products, integrating into the ever-growing, skill-intensive market for new technologies. They will be equipped to create new niches and products, as well as to independently initiate and develop innovative cyberspace projects. Learning outcomes: Students completing this program will be able to: • Apply knowledge of computer science, mathematics, physics, and art theory in computer animation and multimedia projects. • Utilize both traditional and contemporary media in the development of Internet and multimedia products and services. • Analyze recent trends in information technology and relate them to the development of new information products and services. • Identify and analyze new problems in mathematics, IT, and multimedia, planning strategies for their resolution using logical reasoning and algorithmic skills. • Critically evaluate artistic developments in multimedia and Internet systems, technologies, and products, considering aesthetics, ethical, social, economic, and safety contexts. • Specify, design, and implement Internet systems of varying complexity using modern multimedia technologies. • Design and implement multimedia systems at both the technical and software levels. • Communicate professionally and present multimedia and Internet technology products, results, and conclusions clearly and effectively in writing and orally to diverse audiences. • Engage in systematic and independent learning for continuous professional development in multimedia and Internet technologies, taking initiative and assuming personal responsibility. • Demonstrate creativity in developing and implementing multimedia and web technology products, as well as in solving professional challenges and problems. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, independent study, team projects, reading assignments, problem-solving exercises, preparation for laboratory sessions, mid-term exams, and final examinations. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Knowledge and skills are assessed using a ten-point cumulative grading system. Learning outcomes are evaluated throughout the semester via mid-term examinations, laboratory works, individual and group projects, as well as via a final exam. The final grade is calculated as the sum of the weighted grades for each component. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: The program totals 190 credits, encompassing both the internship and the final thesis. Core subjects include Information Technology and Programming Fundamentals, Audiovisual Art Fundamentals, Mathematics 1 and 2, Programming Technologies, Creative Multimedia Fundamentals, Visual Communication Fundamentals, Discrete Structures and Mathematical Logic, Geometry in Multimedia, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Databases and Information Systems, Composition Fundamentals, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, C# and Data Structures, Multimedia Physics, Software Engineering, Digital Audio, Computer Networking, Graphics and Visualization, Computer User Interface Design, Virtual Environment and Computer Game Programming, Internet Technologies, Artificial Intelligence in Video Games, Algorithm Analysis, Project Management, Audio-Visual Technologies, Science language, Robotics, Copyright and Digital Content Management. The program also includes a 10-week internship, equivalent to 15 credits. Specialisations: None Optional courses: • Deepening your knowledge in the field of study by choosing specialized subjects such as Real-Time Online Systems Engineering, Spatial Image Fusion, Interactive Multimedia and Animation, Graphical Web Design, Augmented Reality Engineering, and Information Systems Security. • Choosing from various minor studies offered by the University. • Freely selecting university subjects from Groups A and B. Distinctive features of a study programme: An interdisciplinary programme that provides and combines knowledge of information technology, design and engineering sciences. A certificate of completion of minor studies can be obtained. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Graduates of the program can find employment across various sectors, including information technology, electronics, communication technologies, computer games and virtual environments, animation, advertising, and design agencies. Opportunities also exist in public information services, public communication companies, and other organizations such as public sector institutions, business companies, and NGOs. Additionally, graduates may pursue Master's degree programs in informatics, computer science, or related fields at both Lithuanian and foreign higher education institutions. Access to further study: Master studies