Daffodil International University

A Distinguished LANDMARK in Higher EDUCATION
Bangla Version
Bangla Version

MTCA

BSc in Multimedia Technology and Creative Arts
Faculty of Science and Information Technology
Daffodil International University

About Daffodil International University
Daffodil International University (DIU), a leading private university in Bangladesh, was founded on January 24, 2002 with a vision to impart quality education in order to produce quality graduates so that they can stand out by competing themselves with other graduates both nationally and globally. Recognized in independent government assessments as one of the top ranking universities in Bangladesh, DIU has been providing superior facilities for the students since its inception. Currently, with more than 7,000 students from Bangladesh and around the world studying in different departments, DIU has a blend of well-experienced teachers having foreign degrees and a galaxy of young, energetic faculty members who are entirely and passionately devoted to teaching their students in the best and modern fashion.

DIU is one of the leading university in Bangladesh that prides itself on having a modern library, a new campus on about 10-acres of land in addition to its current campus, being a pioneer in introducing new and the state-of-the-art programs and courses, and offering all necessary as well as augmented facilities and logistic support services for its students, and achieving outstanding success in the job markets by its graduates.

DIU is holding successful convocations and already produced more than 1,000 graduates who are successfully taking leadership in jobs with diverse organizations both at home and abroad or pursuing higher education worldwide. Ranked 2nd position among all the public and private universities in Bangladesh and 99th in the first 100 universities in South Asia by 'Webmetrics Ranking of World Universities', DIU also achieved World Quality Commitment (WQC) Award-2010 in Gold Category based on its extraordinary performance and remarkable contribution to higher education in Bangladesh. Till this time, DIU was the only educational institution in the history of Bangladesh so far to have received this award.

About the Program
B.Sc. in Multimedia Technology and Creative Arts (MTC) blends the creative arts, multimedia technology encompassing media and computation. The media industries are experiencing a period of profound change due to radical conglomeration of new technologies everyday. Central to this change is the way in which these previously largely unconnected areas of study are becoming dependent on each other in relation to the creation of content for new digital media platforms.

Daffodil International University conducts time-befitting and pragmatic curricula, which aim at not only extracting the potentialities and flair from our potential youth but also making the students competent in the job market both at home and abroad and they can meet the changing demands of the society.
This degree is aimed at people who wish to develop professional expertise in the digital arts or digital media, drawing on a variety of creative and technological disciplines. Students having interest as the core strands (Audio/Music, Still/Moving Image, Computing) is expected to transform him as professional during the course of the study. At the end of the four years, student will have the knowledge, skills and innovative drive to compete in one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, the creative industries

The Aim
@To produce highly qualified and well trained Multimedia and Creative graduates for ever demanding industries at home and abroad
@To enable students with the world-class skills to design, undertake and interpret diverse world of graphics, animation and media
@To develop the relevant knowledge, skill and qualities to practice as creative professional in all branches multimedia technology and creative arts.

Eligibility for Admission
Students having minimum 2.5 GPA or second division both in SSC and HSC from any background may apply for admission into MTC as per the guideline of University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh. Students completing five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects and obtaining at least GPA 2.0 may apply for admission.

Academic Session
Fall, Summer and Spring

Credit Requirement and Duration of the Program
To obtain B.Sc. in Multimedia Technology and Creative Arts, students will have to complete 147 credits with at least CGPA 2.50. If any student fails in any course, she/he will get opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semesters. The program having 12 semesters normally extends over four academic years.

SEMESTER-WISE TENTATIVE COURSE OFFERINGS

Level-1 Term-1

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

CSE112

Computer Fundamentals

3

NONE

ENG101

Basic Functional English and English Spoken

3

NONE

MTC111

Graphics Design

3

NONE

MTC111 L

Graphics Design Lab

1

NONE

MTC112

Drawing and Sketching

3

NONE

 

Total

13

 

Level -1 Term-2

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

ENG102

Writing and Comprehension

3

ENG101

MTC121

Multimedia Imaging

3

MTC111

MTC121 L

Multimedia Imaging Lab

1

NONE

MTC122

Introduction to Creative Arts

3

NONE

MTC123

Introduction to Multimedia

3

NONE

 

Total

13

 

Level -1 Term-3

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

MTC131

Concepts of Animation

3

MTC111

MTC131 L

Concepts of Animation Lab

1

NONE

MTC132

Typography Design

3

NONE

MTC132 L

Typography Design Lab

1

NONE

MTC133

Film Studies and Appreciation

3

NONE

MTC134

Computer Networks and Internet

3

CSE112

 

Total

14

 

 Level -2 Term-1

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

BUS201

Business Communication

3

ENG124

CIS112

Mathematics-I Fundamentals of Mathematics

3

NONE

MTC211

2D Animation

3

MTC131

MTC211 L

2D Animation Lab

1

NONE

MTC212

Media Ethics and The Law

3

NONE

 

Total

13

 

Level -2 Term-2

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

CSE122

Structured Programming

3

CSE112

CSE122 L

Structured Programming Lab

1

NONE

MTC221

3D Design and Modeling

3

MTC211

MTC221 L

3D Design and Modeling Lab

1

NONE

MTC222

Mathematics -II Coordinate Geometry

3

CIS112

 

Total

11

 

Level -2 Term-3

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

GED201

Bangladesh Studies

3

ENG102

MTC231

Multimedia Programming

3

CSE122> MTC131

MTC231 L

Multimedia Programming Lab

1

NONE

MTC232

Video Production

3

MTC111

MTC232 L

Video Production Lab

1

NONE

 

Total

11

 

Level -3 Term-1

Course
Code
Course Title Credits Prerequisite
MKT421 Consumer Behavior 3 NONE
CSE415 Web Engineering 3 MTC134>CSE122
CSE415 L Web Engineering Lab 1 NONE
MTC311 Audio and Video Streaming and Editing 3 MTC232
MTC313 3D Animation 1 3 MTC131> MTC221
Total 13

Level -3 Term-2

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Prerequisite

 

 

CIS332

Human Computer Interaction

3

CIS311

MTC321

Computer Aided Design

3

MTC131>
MTC221

MTC321 L

Computer Aided Design Lab

1

NONE

MTC322

Multimedia Communications

3

MTC134

MTC323

3D Animation 2

1

MTC313

 

Total

11

 

Level -3 Term-3

Course
Code
Course Title Credits Prerequisite
MIS575 Project Management 3 NONE
MTC331 Visual Effects Production 3 MTC131>
MTC311
MTC332 Media Writings 3 BUS201
MTC333 Compression techniques 3 MTC134>
MTC322
MTC334 Script Programming 1 CSE122>
MTC231
Total 13


Level -4 Term-1

Course
Code
Course Title Credits Prerequisite
CSE413 Simulation and Modeling 3 CSE122> MTC221
CSE413 L Simulation and Modeling Lab 1 NONE
MTC413 Digital Image Processing Applications 3 MTC111> MTC121
MTC413 L Digital Image Processing Applications Lab 1 NONE
MTC411 Digital Matte Painting 1 MTC321
CMATXXX Elective -1 3 NONE
Total 12

Level -4 Term-2

Course
Code
Course Title Credits Prerequisite
MTC421 Game Analysis and Development 3 CSE122>
MTC231
MTC421 L Game Analysis and Development Lab 1 NONE
MTC423 Theater Management 3 MTC133
MTCYYY Elective - 2 3 NONE
MTC499
/MTC500
Final Project Phase1/
Internship Phase 1
- NONE
Total 10


Level -4 Term-3

Course
Code
Course Title Credits Prerequisite
MTC431 Multimedia Authoring 3 MTC231> MTC232> MTC334
MTC432 Digital Cinematography 3 MTC133>
MTC232
MTC432 L Digital Cinematography Lab 1 MTC432
MTC499
/MTC500
Final Project Phase 2/
Internship Phase 2
6
Total 13


Summary:
Based on above execution plan, the summary of credits for B.Sc. in MTC program is shown below:

Level Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Total
1 13 Credits 13 Credits 14 Credits 40 Credits
2 13 Credits 11 Credits 11 Credits 35 Credits
3 13 Credits 11 Credits 13 Credits 37 Credits
4 12 Credits 10 Credits 13 Credits 35 Credits
Total 147 Credits

 

Total Cost of B. Sc in Multimedia Technology and Creative Arts Program

Admission Fee 10,000
Library Development Fee 2,500
Tuition Fee for Theoretical Courses (126 cr hr @ Tk. 2,000) 2, 52,000
Tuition Fee for Laboratory Credits (15 cr hr @ Tk. 4,000) 60,000
Lab Charge (12 Semesters @ Tk. 2,000) 24,000
Semester Fee (07 Semesters @ Tk. 4,500) 31,500
Semester Fee (05 Semesters @ Tk. 2,000) 10,000
Development Fee (07 Semesters @Tk. 4,500) 31,500
Development Fee (05 Semesters @Tk. 1500) 7,500
Extracurricular Activities Fee (07 Semesters @Tk. 750) 5,250
Extracurricular Activities Fee (05 Semesters @Tk. 500) 2,500
Project Fee (6 cr hr @ Tk. 2,000) 12,000
Total Tk. : 4,48,750

While taking admission, a student has to pay a total of TK 24,250/-which includes the following costs:

Admission Fee (for one time only) Tk 10,000
Library Development Fee (for one time only) Tk 2,500
Semester Fee Tk 4,500
Development Fee Tk 4,500
Lab Charge Tk 2,000
Extra Curricular Activities Fee Tk 750
Fees Payable for Admission Tk 24,250

 

Career Prospects
Film and TV Industry :
Different sectors in film and TV industry such as- Director, Production Supervisor/Manager, Script writer, Cinematographer, Video Editor, Animator, Special Effects Creator.
Music Industry:
Different sectors music industry, such as- Sound Engineer, Audio/Music production and publication.
Government Organization:
government organizations, such as-Bangladesh Television Information Ministry, FDC, etc
Software Firm:
In software firm as Software developer, Games developer, Web Developer.
Educational Institutions: Teacher, Trainer, Lab Instructor, etc.
Outsourcing:
Self employers as animation Graphic Designer, Web designer, etc.

Some of other related industries:
Multimedia graphics services:
Web Publishing, Web Content, Animation, 2 dimensional Studio graphics. Buyers include: Corporate, advertising agencies, real estate developers, E-Learning companies, TV Commercial production centers

A graduate of this program will be able to work for:

  • TV commercial development
  • Architectural visualization
  • Real Estate visualization
  • Interior decoration
  • Furniture Design
  • Web-based interactive presentation
  • Motion graphics
  • Learning tools development
  • 3D visualization
  • Title animation
  • Other related ITES tasks

Faculties of the department of MTCA, DIU

Dr. Md Kabirul Islam , Associate Professor & Head
Mr. Abu Kalam Shamsuddin,
Lecturer