PLEASE NOTE: All CMIT modules have now been withdrawn,
and are unavailable for the 2010/11 academic year
These web pages and lecture notes are left as reference for those students
requiring CMIT modules to complete their programme only, and are not an
indication of modules currently offered.
Modules in Information Technology: Level Three
Computing Project
This module can be taken for 15, 20 or 30 credits and is ideal for those who have a particular interest that they'd like to explore. Past topics have covered digitising antique music records, tourism marketing, virtual arcaeological reconstructions, and the psychology of web design. If you have an interest and would like to research it as part of your degree then contact us.
Conceptual Issues in Cyberspace
This module explores the some of the issues raised by burgeoning internet technologies. Topics include the nature of virtual worlds, the perils of connecting disparate societies, the precience of science fiction, as well as practical social and political matters like the role of governments in privacy, security and freedom of speech.
Graphics 1, Graphics 2
These modules explore the practical use of computer technology in the field of graphics. For assessment a portfolio of design work is produced for each module;
- a set of pictograms and a sign system
- a company logo and its use on business stationery
- publicity material for an organisation including poster and brochure/magazine
- design for a book, a CD, a DVD or a computer game.
No drawing skills are required; the process of design is assessed rather than the artistic merits of the final product.You are encouraged to choose a topic for which you already have an interest, alternatively we can offer suggestions such as charities and societies that might be in need of graphic design work.
Meaningful Markup with XML
This module examines novel techniques for manipulating information using XML and related technologies. The emphasis is on Digital Arts and Humanities, although the principals learned can be applied to a wide range of problems.
Practical Internet Programming
This workshop-based module is aimed at those wishing to create dynamic and interactive web pages. Using Javascript, PHP and other tools the module examines techniques for adding simple functionality to an otherwise static page. Theory of programming is not covered - this is a practical approach to problem solving, not a computer science module.