MMD4701

Multimedia design studio 1G

(A&D)

12 points + 24 hours per week, including 10 taught studio hours, and 14 hours of independent study + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisite: admission to either GradDipDes(MMD) or GradCertDes(MMD) + Core subject for GradDipDes(MMD) and GradCertDes(MMD)

Synopsis: This subject introduces students to the audiovisual language of multimedia and multimedia design principles. The role of the multimedia designer and the various multimedia elements are defined, including text, image, sound, animation and video. Methods for problem solving two-dimensional multimedia screen design and analysing electronic media are developed, giving a broad understanding of multimedia design. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of text and images in multimedia design, including the skills and techniques to use these elements in electronic documents.

Assessment: Exercises: 20% + Minor projects: 30% + Major projects: 50%