SLIIT introduces Interactive Multimedia Design Technology specialisation to BIT degree

SLIIT, a pioneer in the education arena of Information Technology in Sri Lanka, recently introduced the B.Sc Interactive Multimedia Design Technology degree programme as a specialisation to the institute's existing B.Sc in Information Technology B.Sc. (IT) degree programme with the expertise of visiting professor from the Institute of Technology, College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University, USA and visiting Fulbright Senior Specialist at SLIIT, Professor Klaus Schmidt.

SLIIT, Dean, Student Affairs, Dr Mahesha Kapurubandara

SLIIT's three-year B.Sc in Information Technology degree programme, approved by the University Grants Commission, allows students who successfully complete the two year Diploma in Information Technology degree at SLIIT the option of completing the B.Sc IT degree (IT Specialisation) or B.Sc IT degree (Interactive Multimedia Technology specialisation) at SLIIT or at several of SLIIT's partner Universities in the UK, USA and Australia. Students who have passed the GCE (A/L) examination (Local/London) in one or more subjects and secure a pass in the Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT are eligible for this degree programme.

The newly introduced Multimedia Technology degree programme will be part of SLIIT's Information Technology major and will provide specialisation in graphic design, multimedia and animation streams. This degree programme is an internationally recognised, multi-disciplinary degree that bridges the fields of design communication, information technology and business.

The programme balances a practical approach to skills development and provides a solid basis in theoretical and conceptual training to meet the demand of the market, thereby enabling students to become industry leaders.

On completion of this degree students will have hands-on experience in Digital Video (pre and post production) with 3D modelling and Animation technology, 3D web designing and development, Gaming technology, interactive multimedia, marketing technologies and Multimedia project management. The minimum admission requirement for this degree programme is successful completion of the Diploma in IT from SLIIT.