Online Courses Handbook 2003

300352 v.3 Multimedia Stream (Mass Communication)

Introduction
Multimedia is offered by the School of Design, developing skills and approaches to designing multimedia. When taken in combination with the other elements of the Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) this stream provides students with skills in multimedia project management, knowledge of the history of multimedia, and intermediate-level skills in animation and computer graphics. The Multimedia stream may usefully be combined with the Internet Policy and Culture or Film and Television streams.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301551 v.2 Multimedia Design Introduction 291 3.0 25.0

25.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301552 v.2 Multimedia History and Context 292 2.0 25.0

25.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301584 v.2 Internet Design Introduction 291 2.0 25.0

25.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301583 v.3 Animation and Motion Graphics Introduction 292 3.0 25.0

25.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301582 v.2 Three-dimensional Computer Animation Introduction 292 3.0 25.0

25.0

Year 3 Semester 2

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

301713 v.2 Animation Project 391 2.0 25.0

301714 v.2 Three-dimensional Animation Project 391 1.5 25.0

303285 v.2 Internet Interactivity Design 392 3.0 25.0