This module introduces the learner to the fundamentals of user experience design. As part of this module, important characteristics of good user experience and usability will be explored and applied. The learner will be involved in the use of a User Experience Framework to facilitate innovation and learning.

1. Describe the field of User Experience and why it is important for consumers and businesses.

2. Identify and apply appropriate factors that contribute to good user experience design.

3. Recognise the importance of usability when designing user interfaces.

4. Identify and use appropriate User Experience Frameworks.

The objective of this module is to provide the student with the tools and skills to communicate effectively in the modern software/ computing organisation using appropriate professional tools, digital technology / software and digital writing skills. This module will include local IT Company presentations, opportunities to work as a TEAM using collaborative software, create a positive digital footprint by creating a digital blog/ e-portfolio, This module will prepare the student for work placement / career in IT.

1. Have attained sufficient information and knowledge in presentation skills, digital writing , interpersonal skills and communication skills to work effectively and professionally in a modern software/ computing organisation.

2. Enhance the ability to work effectively in a team, using modern software tools and appropriate communication skills to work effectively on a technology project and present the findingsvia a class presentation, using modern presentation software.

3. Develop employability skills and career planning strategies to ensure preparation for work placement / working in a technology company

4. Assess the greater role that privacy, securityand legislation hasin modern digital communication, including concept of digital footprint

5. Develop Problem Solving / Critical thinking skills enabled by cloud technology applicationseg Wireframe sware / Mockup Sware/ Content Flowcharts rtc for professional digital communication

This module will provide an introduction to an object-oriented programming language. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills required to develop simple object-oriented applications.

1. Explain the fundamentals of programming such as variables, operators, conditional and iterative statements etc.

2. Understand the fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming such as defining Classes, instantiating Objects and invoking methods etc.
3. Set up and configure a software development environment.

4. Develop basic object-oriented applications.

This module provides an introduction to the field of databases. It covers the theory of their design, construction and manipulation through the Structured Query Language.

1. Understand the limitations of the traditional file-based approach and how database systems overcome these limitations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the components and the typical functions of Database Management Systems.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with the structure, the integrity rules and the manipulation of databases based on the Relational Data Model.
4. Understand the principles of logical database design and will be able to produce a design model using Entity-Relationship(E-R) diagrams and Normalisation.
5. Explain how multi-user databases facilitate concurrent access to data, recover from failures, and implement security policies.
6. Create a Relational Database, write SQL statements to query the data stored in a thisdatabase and connect to this database using a high level programming language.

This Essential Networking module introduces the fundamentals of networking technology, with an emphasis on Ethernet and Wireless network systems. The module integrates theory with practice, applying networking principles and techniques in practical laboratories

1. The student will be fully competent in the specification and implementation of a modern local area network in a small sized organisation.

2. Design, build and test a basic network in a practical application.

3. Describe the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP).

4. Recognise and analyse Ethernet and wireless network architectures, devices and data.

5. Select, configure and problem-solve networking elements in a practical application.

Students learn to design and produce Audio/Video (A/V) projects such as commercials, small news pieces and radio ads in a portfolio using a variety of non-linear editing (NLE) software applications and A/V hardware.

They focus on effective composition and communication, project management, design specifications, and iterative development techniques using video project plans, storyboards and mood boards to communicate ideas for their video projects.

The learners produce video project plans and treatments to communicate ideas for the videos and then use these treatments and rough cuts to visualise and review with clients. They develop video production skills that solve specific communication challenges to engage audiences.

As the module progresses, students focus on larger video production projects and client work, as well as deeper content and advanced editing, audio, special effects and motion graphic techniques.

Finally, students learn to present their work to an audience through live in-class presentation events throughout the semesters, building their confidence to present their work in a professional manner.

1. Design and produce an A/Vportfolio using a variety of non-linear editing (NLE) applications.

2. Gain an understanding of the operation, use and application of A/V production hardware (Video camera, lighting, audio, computing)

3. Produce both motion graphics and special effects and apply appropriately.

4. Identify and understand project requirements and processes for developing and producing an audio/video portfolio.

5. Gain an understanding andawareness of basic costing considerations (i.e client budgets, timelines, hours involved, additional costs) and legal issues such as copyright, royalty-free, creative-commons etc.

6. Communicate with clients involving iterative development, redesign, presentation and pitchingtechniques (storyboards, mood boards, treatments,rough cuts and project plans).

7. Acquire confidence in their own ability to design, develop and present professional standard A/V projects as well asexpand their own knowledge of innovative techniques in digital A/V production and post-production.

8. Appreciate and analyse AV composition and structure for short news pieces interviews and advertising.

This module will introduce the student to the concepts and skills required for developing digital media products.

1. Recognise three key components of the presentation layer – data, presentation and behaviour.

2. Identify requirements for data, presentation and behaviour.

3. Demonstrate a proficiency for using scripting/programming languages for customizing presentation layers.

4. Apply scripting/programming to meet presentation layer requirements.

5. Test requirements for expected outcome and, troubleshoot and resolve any issues identified by testing.

6. Design responsive user interfaces for viewports of differing dimensions.

7. Develop responsive user interfaces using modern design patterns, tools and techniques.

8. Interpret different sources/formats of digital media for presenting in a viewable/readable/secure format to a user

This module aims to provide a solid foundation in the processes and procedures involved in 3D modelling and animation for creating digital media. The module prepares students for activities involving the design, development, and testing of modelling, rendering, and animation solutions to a broad variety of areas, including science, engineering and entertainment.

1. Critically appraise, discuss, and reflect upon technologies, techniques and algorithms for the acquisition, generation, manipulation, presentation, storage and communication of various types of visual data

2. Demonstrate familiarity withprinciples and practise of computer graphics from their mathematical foundations to the modern applications domains of scientific visualisation, virtual reality, computer games and film animation

3. Demonstrateproficiency in modelling of objects, characters, scenes and game assets

4. Demonstrate skills in shading, lighting and texturing

5. Demonstrate a trajectory of ability in implementingbasic to advanced animation concepts and techniques

6. Demonstrate motion capture: motion cycles, interpolation and creation of realistic motion states

7. Implement and critically appraise rendering techniques: image and animation processing, compression, typography

The module enhances the learner's understanding of object-oriented computing by providing details of best practices in the area of object-oriented software design and development.

1. Develop a professionally structured object-oriented softwareapplication using the latest software development tools.

2. Analyse a problem and apply a solution using object oriented precepts and conventions.
3. Incorporate a library, framework, or GUI into an object-oriented software application.

4. Track the development of software applications using a modern version control tool.

This module is designed to enable the student to understand and apply project management concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques to software development.

1. Have a comprehensive understanding of Project Management in the software industry.

2. Understand the general project management life cycle and general project management knowledge area processes,and how these apply to software development.

3. Understand software development project management concepts, tools, and techniques, as used in thedevelopment ofsoftwareprojects and applications.

4. Apply software development project management concepts, tools, techniques, and skills to a practical project assignment.

5. Have a comprehensive understanding of the Agilemethodology approach to software development, it’s origins, values, principles, approaches, tools, practices, and techniques in relation to the development of a software project.

6. Work both independently and as a team member using industry-standard project management tools and methodologies to navigate the inherent complexity in developing software.

Develop dynamic web applications to design employing client, server, databases and Cloud technologies.

1. Create dynamic, validated user centric web pages employing the modt current client side technologies.
2. Design web solutions with the most current and appropriate architecture including local web servers and cloud technologies.
3. Design web programmes for optimum deployment in conjunction with appropriate data models.
4. Design and implement appropriate database solutions that enable scalable implementation of web solutions.

This module covers the key concepts and terminology used within digital marketing, web analytics and search engine optimisation (SEO).

Students will learn the basics of marketing concepts, and will become proficient in a range of digital marketing and website analytics tools and best practices within the field of digital marketing.

It also equips students with the technical know-how, understanding and insight to build and maintain an effective digital marketing strategy.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and principles of digital marketing.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of digital marketing (including social media marketing) on business and critically evaluate appropriate digital marketing channels.

3. Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of methods and best practicesin the use of digital marketing and web analytics tools.

4. Apply problem-solving skills to plan, develop, evaluate and manage a creative and implementable digital marketing strategy for an organisation.

5. Deliberate ethical issues in relation to social media marketing.

This module provides students with a grounded understanding of the practice of designing interactive digital products, environments, systems, and services, and how a user might interact with these.

1. Identify and evaluate processes by which user experiences (UX) and user interfaces (UI) are designed in professional settings and to apply these processes effectively to specific design opportunities.

2. Demonstrate skills and proficiency in production research, user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) design, product prototyping, and user testing.

3. Identify and evaluate and effectively apply aesthetic principles to the design of UX and UI.

4. Identify, evaluate and apply best practices for addressing issues of ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the design of interactive projects.

5. Demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication, time management, and self-presentation.

This module introduces the student to Information System development and the role the Systems Analyst plays in this development. It will provide the student with a foundation in the concepts, techniques and methodologies used in Information Systems Development.

1. Gain an understanding of Information Systems Development.
2. Have a solid foundation in the concepts, techniques and methodologies used in Information Systems Development.
3. Students will gain an appreciation of the role of the Systems Analyst in thedevelopment of Information Systems Development.

There are three options for this 30 Credit Placement Module:

a) Students are placed in an appropriate organisation in order to complete a six-month work placement. Placements must be approved by the academic placement supervisor prior to commencement. The student will be placed under the guidance of a placement supervisor from the host company. This placement will provide the opportunity for each student to gain practical experience in a real-life setting, authentic learning environment. Students will be required to fully integrate with their host and through support of a mentor gain valuable experience beyond the confines of their home institute. (30 Credits)

Please note: This industry placement can be extended to nine-months at the discretion of the employer.

Alternatively, students can:

b) Select the 'COMP07109 2023 Professional Practice in IT – Work Placement alternative' module (30 Credits)

c) Enrol in an Erasmus exchange programme with an appropriate academic institution subject to approval by the programme board. (30 Credits)

1. Apply the skills, knowledge and theories they have learnedin semesters 1-5 oftheir degree programme in real-life industry situations.

2. Record the significant daily events in a Placement Diary, and combine these into a Written Report of recordedspecific work tasks and reflectionson the overall work experience.

3. Demonstrate the development of vital skills, such as time-keeping, team-work, communication, management, receiving, executing and forwarding instructions and the technical skills required to implement the project/s on which they are involved.

4. Deliver a presentation on the key insights regarding the placement experience within the host company (including a criticalevaluation of personal development and potential future career prospects).

5. Understandrecruitment and selection processes used by organisations (including interview, cv, cover letter and online portfolio preparation).

6. Participate and communicate in a professional manner as an individual andas a member of a team in the workplace.

7. Develop their academic, professional andtechnical knowledgethrough work based learning, Erasmus programme or alternative project.

This is an alternative option to a work placement semester placement.

The purpose of this module is to develop each student's ability in the creation of an innovative digital media software product. The student must be able to integrate disparate technologies and principles to successfully develop and deliver an appropriately integrated product. In addition to the practical project, students are required to attend guest lectures from local IT companies to enhance their knowledge of professional practice in an IT company.

Each student must be capable of formally exhibiting their technical capabilities, communication skills, project management skills, teamwork skills and applied learning as part of the final product submission. Students will enhance their skills in career planning, e-portfolio preparation and complete training towards certification accreditation.

1. Thestudent will be given the opportunity to work on a substantial technology based project for a local company, a local charity , community based projectindividually, but in a guided and independent manner.

2. The students will gain a more detailed knowledge of Applications Design & Prototyping,SoftwareSecurity ,Database Technologies and new technologies

3. Students will be able towork effectively on their own or in a group, communicate effectively with business partner/ project sponsor ,prepare a project plan,implement it effectively andprepare project documentationas required

4. The student will have the ability tolearn new techniques by self learning ,attendance at lectures/webinarsand incorporate new technologies to the application/system.

5. The student will have the ability to work effectively in a team usingcritical thinking and effective problem solving techniques.

6. Students will complete training in the area of CAREERS , Professional e-portfolios and preparation of CV/LinkedIn Profile.

7. Students will complete an industry certification course, as recommended by the course board annually

This module presents the algorithms and techniques required to develop and deploy virtual reality and augmented reality applications.

1. Describe the elements, architecture, input and output devices of virtual and augmented reality systems.
2. Use existing technologies and toolkits to develop virtual and augmented reality applications.
3. Understand and implement best practices in user immersion in virtual and augmented reality.

4. Gain an awareness understanding, through research, of current trends in virtual and augmented reality in different sectors (gaming, health, etc).

This module provides a general introduction to building mobile applications and covers specific techniques for development and deployment.

1. Demonstrate anawareness and appreciation of the various mobile platforms and frameworks currently available.

2. Understand project requirements and the production process for developing mobile applications.

3. Understand the basic building blocks of a mobile application development framework.

4. Design, develop and deploy a mobile application using a mobile application development frameworkand an emulator.

5. Understand the programming constraints and design considerations that apply when developing applications for mobile devices.

This module is designed to facilitate students developing a digital portfolio which can be used as a tool to facilitate and enhance student placements, personal and professional development and job-seeking skills. A portfolio is an internationally recognised asset which can be transferable through a student's life on into their professional one.

1. Effectively construct a polished and professional portfolio website, with attention to both its design and professional content.

2. Creatively and aesthetically create a demo reel that showcases your value as a designer, including graphic and audio-visual content.

3. Demonstrate on-going professional development.

4. Develop a personal statement and curriculum vitae appropriate to a digital platform.

5. Demonstrate reflective practice, outlining ideas for further professional development, career direction or aspirations and commentary on your chosen profession.

"Information security means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction." This module introduces the learner to the tools and techniques used in Information Security. The module will cover aspects of Risk Management, Asset Management, Access Control and defining the threat landscape.

1. Identify and critically assess the issue of risk management in relation to Information Systems.

2. Configure and appraise access control and asset management in an organisation.

3. Identify and apply the core Information Security principles.

4. Appraise the threat landscape and devise a threat protection plan for an organisation.

A module in which students will investigate and operate the protocols, standards and architectures used in representing and querying the data that exists across the internet. Students will also gain practical experience in developing applications that interact with such data.

1. Compare data models, formats, and architectures used in applications.

2. Write software applications that adhere to common standards and protocols.

3. Explain the basic mechanisms by which application data is transmitted across the internet.

4. Design and utilise application programming interfaces for interacting with data sources.

This module introduces learners to the latest technological advancements in computing. Learners are encouraged to research these topics and to actively participate in open scholarly discussions. Learners also complete a project in which they will research and present a cutting-edge topic of interest while using the latest technologies.

1. Analyse and evaluate advanced topics through critical thinking and participation in scholarly discussions.

2. Evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies.

3. Apply research skills including sourcing information, analysis, and interpretation to gather and analyse data.

4. Create a project on a modern computing technology using the latest technologies and research skills.

Large data sets are now readily available, which can lead to information overload and confusion. The module provides the learner with the means of combating information overload in order to improve comprehension and decision-making by utilising data visualisation tools, graphic design and cognitive science in a dynamic interactive environment.

1. Appreciate the history of and contemporary issues indata visualisation

2. Critically analyse data in terms of accuracy and authenticity.

3. Analyse Data Visualisations in terms of comprehension design and Interactivity

4. Identify, evaluate and use various data visualisation methodologies and tools.

5. Use best design principles and methodologies in the development and presentation of a data visualisation.

6. Synthesise data and design to communicate information effectively

This module provides the student with the skills needed to test software and web applications with emphasis on test strategies, test design and test execution and incorporates the Practices and Techniques for ensuring production of good quality software and web applications.

1. Structure the tasks defined in the test strategy in terms of business domain requirements
2. Understand the importance of Quality and be able to determine quality both in an end product and the processes which produce it.

3. Understand the importance of metrics and be able to apply them in a wide range of software development environments.

4. Have a solid understanding of preparation and execution of test activities, including ongoing reporting of progress
5. Provide the necessary evidence to support evaluations
6. Students will gain a knowledge of Software Testing in the following areas and appreciate the role of the Software Tester in conjunction with that of the Software Developer

Testing Processes
Test Management
Test Techniques
Test of Software Characteristics
Reviews
Test Tools and Automation
Test Case Design Techniques
Management of Incident Reporting and Associated Communication between Development and Testing Teams

This module is aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and expertise required to develop secure web applications. This module will enable students to create secure applications using the latest security protocols. Students will be able to implement these security features in individual projects and group projects for other modules.

1. Define the basic principals of, and motivations for, Web security.
2. Implement a secure connection with a remote VPC using latest version of TLS

3. Understand various Authentication protocols, understand the advantages of one protocol over the other.

4. Implement security on EMAILS – S/MIME and PGP

This module builds on students' programming and graphics knowledge. It applies and advances these in the area of 2D and 3D game design and development. Students will have the opportunity to conceptualise and develop their own game.

1. Designing and developing games

2. Creating, importing, setting controllers, states and moving game objects

3. Develop a structured approach to the design of the coding of computer games
4. Apply lighting, texturing, materials to models and scenes
5. Execute testing- software and end-user
6. Leverage game mechanics, mathematics, physics and artificial intelligence to developgames

The purpose of this module is to develop the participants' ability to work on a substantial final year project as a member of a team, (or in an individual capacity) on the creation and development of an innovative digital media software product using new technologies and an innovative project idea.

1. Demonstrate the application of appropriate digital technologies, software and media manipulation in the creation of an innovative software application /website/ app

2. Independently acquireand assessrelevant knowledge that is contextually appropriate and specific to the project and optionally collaboratewith team member/s for an integrated effort andend product.

3. Formally exhibithis / her technical capabilities, communication skills, project management skills and applied learning on production of the final project using the appropriate tools.

4. Integrate disparate technologies and principles to successfully develop and deliver an appropriately integrated solution to a computer-based project.

5. Apply critical thinking skills to a challenging \”real world\” business project.

6. Manage the project, using appropriate planning software and demonstrate the ability of working to appropriate milestones, which will be evaluated on an ongoing basis by project supervisor.