309242 (v.1) Multimedia Design 176 - History and Context

Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
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Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Studio:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	This unit presents a historical overview of technological developments that have enabled computer-mediated audio-visual communication - multimedia to be identified as a broad discipline within which design plays a significant role. The unit places particular emphasis on the relationship between technology and society. The series of lectures in this unit avoids the presentation of a linear chronology of technological progress. Instead it projects an encompassing view of technology that correlates to aspects of society.
To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement.
Field of Education:	100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Fully Online *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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