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Zayed University/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design

BScUndergraduateArt & Design

About This Programme

A cross-college degree combining design, media and technology to produce interactive and multimedia content, delivered jointly with the Colleges of Communication and Media Sciences and Technological Innovation.

Course Highlights

  • Studio degree with NASAD substantial equivalency
  • Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Year 1

30 credit hours (Semesters 1-2)

  • ART121 Fundamentals of Art & Design Studies3 credits
  • FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition3 credits
  • FYE110 Reasoning with Data3 credits
  • FYE150 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
  • FYE120 Islamic Studies3 credits
  • FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills3 credits
  • FYE125 UAE Studies3 credits
  • FYE145 / FYE146 Arabic Concepts for Native or Non-Native Speakers3 credits
  • FYE155 Digital Humanities3 credits
  • FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications3 credits

Year 2

30 credit hours (Semesters 3-4)

  • ART201 Principles of Design3 credits
  • ART251 Basic Design3 credits
  • CIT210 Essentials of IT and Infrastructure3 credits
  • COM210 Introduction to Media Storytelling3 credits
  • Program Elective3 credits
  • SWE225 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving3 credits
  • AGD351 Graphic Design I3 credits
  • COM212 Digital Storytelling3 credits
  • AAD376 Animation I3 credits
  • ART220 Introduction to Art History3 credits

Year 3

30 credit hours (Semesters 5-6)

  • COM240 Media Law and Ethics3 credits
  • AAD375 Fundamentals of Digital 3D3 credits
  • IMT345 Multimedia Systems3 credits
  • MPS380 Web Production3 credits
  • IMT375 Human Computer Interaction3 credits
  • AAH322 History of Islamic Art and Architecture3 credits
  • MPS321 Video Production3 credits
  • IMT376 Game Design, Prototyping and Programming3 credits
  • ARM240 Media Storytelling in Arabic I3 credits
  • ISC383 Introduction to Social Media3 credits

Year 4

27 credit hours (Semesters 7-8)

  • ADR321 Material Culture of the United Arab Emirates3 credits
  • ARM340 Media Storytelling in Arabic II3 credits
  • SWE371 Mobile Computing3 credits
  • AAD377 Animation II3 credits
  • NET255 Networks and Telecommunications3 credits
  • MPS382 Multimedia Production3 credits
  • ART History Elective3 credits
  • Program Elective3 credits
  • ZU Elective3 credits

Year 5

3 credit hours (Semester 9)

  • ART490 / COM490 / CIT490 Internship3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 71.

UAE nationals are eligible for full government sponsorship; A-Levels, IB and BTEC are accepted.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in design studios, media, advertising, animation and the creative industries, or in freelance practice.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises holds NASAD substantial equivalency; Zayed University holds MSCHE and CAA institutional accreditation.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Art & Design

Campus

Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Course Type

Bachelor of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 75,000/yr

Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.

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