The diMTV project (Development and Implementation of Multimedia and Digital TV curricula) is an Erasmus+ initiative aimed at developing modern study programs in the field of multimedia and digital television (MDTV) in Albania and Kosovo. The main goal of the project is to introduce an innovative study program that will respond to the needs of the labor market and prepare new generations of experts for digital broadcasting, broadband technologies, multimedia services, and modern digital production processes.

The transition from analog to digital broadcasting has posed a major challenge for all Western Balkan countries over the past years. A shortage of adequately trained personnel and limited infrastructure have led to delays, inefficiencies, and increased costs. Through curriculum reform, the introduction of new courses, and cooperation with European partners, diMTV aims to bridge this gap, reduce unemployment among graduates, and strengthen professional competencies in areas that are becoming the foundation of the region’s modern digital future.

Within the framework of the project, Aleksandër Moisiu University (UAMD) will introduce a Professional Master’s program with three key specializations: image processing, 3D animation, and production & post-production. The program will be designed in close cooperation with EU partners, who will contribute their expertise, best practices, and monitor the quality of implementation. The learning modules will enable more intensive research collaboration, the development of new laboratory exercises, and student and teacher exchanges.

The project consortium was established during the kick-off meeting in Durrës, where the partners formulated the work plan, established steering committees, and reviewed existing study programs in Albania and Kosovo. The role of the Multimedia Lab at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (LMMFE) is vital—focusing on the transfer of specialized knowledge, European standards, and experiences from similar programs within the EU.

The diMTV project thus represents a significant step toward modernizing the higher education landscape and strengthening digital competencies in the Western Balkan region.

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http://www.dimtv-project.al/

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748,241.00€

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586318-EPP-1-2017-1-AL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP (2017-2982/001-001)

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