MMS2407

Multimedia studio 2A (6 points)

(IT)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2003 (Day)
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit aims to enhance the students'understanding of the multimedia development process, to give them a 'hands-on' understanding of the techniques, tools and products used in multimedia systems, and to give them practical experience in the development of multimedia products, services and systems. The principal focus in this unit will be on the use of authoring tools, advanced graphics and sound in complex multimedia systems, and the management and control of the multimedia development process. Students will undertake a mixture of formal lectures and seminars, tutorials and laboratory sessions, demonstrations and studio work.

Assessment: Practical Assignments and Project Work: 100% Practical assignment and project work will aim to produce multimedia products or components of multimedia systems which will be done both individually and in groups. Individual components will aim to assess the student's competence in the practical use of multimedia tools and system management tools and techniques (knowledge, understanding and skill objectives), and group components will be used to assess their ability to work collaboratively (knowledge and attitude objectives). The advice and guidance of leading practitioners from industry will be used to refine and apply baseline criteria for assessment.

Contact Hours: 4 Hours per week studio, 8 hours per week self-directed study.

Prerequisites: MMS1408 Multimedia Studio 2

Corequisites: Nil

Prohibitions: MMS2404, IMS2404