307067 (v.1) Multimedia Design 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	8750 (v.5) Design Specialism 291
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version AND 7672 (v.4) Design Studio 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Iterative design process, screen based layout and typography, time based audio visual communication, perspectives on multimedia practice, information design, interaction design, interface design, television graphics, online, broadcast and other multimedia delivery formats.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students should be able to - Propose viable, innivative strategies for the solution of screen based communication problems. Produce workable typographic and graphic treatments for a variety of communication applications taking account of the characteristics and limitations inherent within screen based presentation. Structure information into a time based presentation format. Apply design methods appropriate for the development and execution of multimedia projects.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Hillman, C. (2002), MTIV Process, Inspiration and Practice for the New Media Design, New Riders. Shedroff, N. (2001), Experience Design 1, New Riders. Wildbur, P., Burke, M. (1998), Information Graphics, Thames and Hudson. Horne, R.E., (1989), MappingHypertext, The Lexington Institute. Biessele, I.G., (1981), Graphic Design Education, ABC Edition Zurich. McCloud, S. (1993), Understanding Comics, Kitchen Sink Press. Wilde, J., Wilde R., (1991), Visual Literacy, Watson Guptil. Kristof, R., Satran, A., (1995), Interactivity by Design, Adobe Press. Norman, D., (1993), Things That Make Us Smart, Perseus Books. Norman, D., (1998), The Design of Everyday Things, Courtney Doubleday. Danielson, R. K., (2000), Navigation 2, Rockport. Cross, N. (2000), Engineering Design Methods, Wilem. Heller, S., Brennan, D., (1997), The Digital Designer, Watson Guptill.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Development file 25%, Projects (3) 75%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y