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301551 (v.2) Multimedia Design Introduction 291


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Computer mediated interactive audio-visual communication. Techniques of generating meaning in audio visual design, concepts of interactivity in media design, range of media forms upon which new media relies, principles of audio visual project planning, design and implementation of computer based media. Practical project work involves the development of simple computer-based interactive presentation.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Compared the communication potential of dynamic media with that of static media. Demonstrated basic knowledge and skills in audio-visual production using computer based techniques. Demonstrated anunderstanding of both passive and interactive multimedia as means of communication in a variety of contexts such as education, training, entertainment and cultural expression. Designed an appropriate solution to an original communication brief and applied it to a simple interactive presentation. Planned a simple production schedule. Completed the design and implementation.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Apple Computer. (1995). Multimedia Demystified. Random House/New Media. Burger, J. (1995). Multimedia for Decision Makers. Addison Wesley. Epstein, B. (1999). Director in a Nutshell. O'Reilly. Epstein, B. (1999). Lingo in a Nutshell. O'Reilly. England, E. and Finney, A. (2001). Managing Multimedia: People and Processes. Sydney, Pearson Higher Education. Graham, L. (1999). The Principles of Interactive Design. Delmar Publishers. Gross, P., Elley, F. and Tucker, K. (2000). Director 8 and Lingo Authorised.Macromedia Press. Hughes, B. (2000). Dust or Magic: Secrets of Successful Multimedia Design. Addison Wesley. Phillips, R. (1996). Developers Guide to Interactive Multimedia. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Vaughan, T. (2001). Multimedia: Makingit Work. (fifth edition). Osborne. Wilde, J.R. (1991). Visual Literacy: A Conceptual Approach to Graphic Problem Solving. Watson Guptill Publications.

Unit Texts:

Project 45%, Research and Development File 35%, Participation 20%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 45%, Research and Development File 35%, Participation 20%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004BPI Intern'l Group S'poreTerm 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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