Principles of Digital Technology (G5039)
Principles of Digital Technology
Module G5039
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Describe the basic principles behind human perception of media such as colour and sound and how perception relates to the capture, display, storage and transmission of this media.
Recognise the wider issues involved with multimedia production and distribution.
Identify and summarise the technological basis of the capture, display, storage and transmission of sound, video, image and graphical based multimedia.
Synthesise basic multimedia and web based content.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Software Exercise | T1 Week 8 | 75.00% |
| Peer review exercise | T1 Week 10 | 25.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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