Multimedia technology
Multimedia Technology Study Programme in English
Practice focused academic programme furnishing students with knowledge of information engineering and communication, design, social and applied sciences as well as the business skills necessary in European context of Media Communication. The study programme objective is to prepare qualified specialists who are able to assess multimedia product and digital communication demand in the market as well as opportunities for business, design and justify new product concepts, design and develop products that would meet competitive market needs.
Duration of studies – 3 years (6 semesters, 180 ECTS).
Academic Year is divided into Autumn and Spring semesters, starting 1 September.
Compulsory part of study programme consists of:
- General subjects – 15 ECTS credits (Contemporary Lithuanian, English, Philosophy);
- Professional subjects – 105 ECTS credits (Mathematics, Physics, IT in Publishing, Computer Graphics, Programming, Marketing Planning and Management, Media Communication, Business Economics, Business Management, Human Safety, Basics of Law, Electronic Publishing, Graphic Design, Visualization and Modelling);
- Specialisation subjects – 21 ECTS credits (2D – Animation, 3D – Animation, Video and Audio Technology, Digital Printing);
- Optional subjects – 9 ECTS credits (Students can select the studies of free elective subjects from different study programmes);
- Practical training – 30 ECTS credits (Multimedia Product Design).
The institution provides with the opportunity to spend one semester abroad (for study and/or work placement)
Graduates have a possibility to be employed in any of the following areas of digital media industry:
Design, advertising, tourism, architecture media, publishing, IT enterprises, e-management, tax and social insurance institutions, TV studios, production companies, etc.
Admission requirements:
- Secondary education diploma or equivalent;
- Appropriate English language skills (TOEFL or IELTS certificate recommended);
- Visa (if needed) for studying in Lithuania.
Other information:
- Free use of library and internet access in the premises of the institution.
- Department of International Studies will give support in finding accommodation.
- Accommodation and meals can be provided in the premises of the institution.
Study plan (Full-time studies)
1 semester
I semester (16 weeks lectures; 4 weeks exams)
| Main subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Filosofija / Philosophy | 6 |
| 2. Specialybės kalbos kultūra ir dokumentų valdymas / Professional Lithuanian and Document Management | 3 |
| 3. Fizika 1 / Physics 1 | 3 |
| 4. Matematika 1 / Mathematics 1 | 6 |
| 5. Informacijos technologijos leidyboje 1 / IT in Publishing 1 | 6 |
| 6. Grafinis dizainas 1 / Graphic design 1 | 6 |
| Fizinis aktyvumas / Physical Training | |
| Introduction in Studies |
II semester
II semester (12 weeks lectures; 4 weeks exams; 4 weeks practice)
| Main subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Anglų kalba / English Language | 6 |
| 2. Fizika 2 / Physics 2 | 3 |
| 3. Matematika 2 / Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| 4. Informacijos technologijos leidyboje 2 / IT in Publishing 2 | 3 |
| 5. Kompiuterinė grafika 1 / Computer graphics 1 | 6 |
| 6. Grafinis dizainas 2 / Graphic design 2 | 3 |
| 7. Informacijos komunikacinės technologijos (praktika) / Information Communication Technologies (practice) | 6 |
| Fizinis aktyvumas / Physical Training |
III semester
III semester (16 weeks lectures; 4 weeks exams)
| Main subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Duomenų bazių valdymo sistemos / Database Management Systems | 3 |
| 2.Kompiuterinė grafika 2 / Computer graphics 2 | 3 |
| 3. Programavimas 1 / Programming 1 | 6 |
| 4. Rinkodaros planavimas ir valdymas / Marketing planning and management | 6 |
| 5. Vadyba / Business management | 3 |
| 6. Elektroninė leidyba 1 / Electronic publishing 1 | 6 |
| 7. Video ir audio technologija 1 / Video and audio technology 1 | 3 |
| Fizinis aktyvumas / Physical Training |
IV semester
IV semester (8 weeks lectures; 2 weeks exams; 10 weeks practice)
| Main subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Programavimas 2 / Programming 2 | 3 |
| 2. Verslo ekonomika / Business economics | 3 |
| 3. Elektroninė leidyba 2 / Electronic publishing 2 | 3 |
| 4. Multimedijos produkto kūrimas 1 (praktika) / Multimedia product design 1 (practice) | 9 |
| 5. Multimedijos produkto kūrimas 2 (praktika) / Multimedia product design 2 (practice) | 6 |
| 6. Video ir audio technologija 2 / Video and audio technology 2 | 3 |
| Fizinis aktyvumas / Physical Training |
| Optional subjects (choose one) | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 7. Užsienio kalba (anglų) / Foreign language (English) | 3 |
| 8. Skaitmeninė fotografija / Digital photography | 3 |
V semester
V semester (12 weeks lectures; 2 weeks exams; 6 weeks practice)
| Main subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Medija komunikacija 1 / Media communication 1 | 6 |
| 2. Vizualizacija ir moduliavimas / Visualisation and modeling | 3 |
| 3. Baigiamoji praktika / Final practice | 9 |
| 4. Dvimatė animacija / 2D animation | 6 |
| 5. Video ir audio technologija 3 / Video and audio technology 3 | 3 |
| PkOptional subjects (choose one) | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 6. Knygos menas / Book design | 3 |
| 7. Dokumentų apsaugos technologijos / Document security technologies | 3 |
VI semester
VI semester (8 weeks lectures; 4 weeks exams; 8 weeks final project)
| Main subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Žmogaus sauga / Human safety | 3 |
| 2. Medija komunikacija 2 / Media communication 2 | 3 |
| 3. Teisės pagrindai / Basics of law | 3 |
| 4. Baigiamasis darbas / Final project | 12 |
| 5. Skaitmeninės spaudos technologija / Digital printing technology | 3 |
| 6. Trimatė animacija / 3D animation | 3 |
| Optional subjects (choose one) | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 7. Žurnalistikos įvadas / Introduction to journalism | 3 |
| 8. Psichologijos pagrindai / Basics of psychology | 3 |