TAD4793

Issues for multimedia practice (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader: To be determined

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1. understand the range of benefits and problems of multimedia; 2. apply a high level of professional and ethical practice in their employment; 3. understand intellectual property issues as they relate to developers and employers; 4. determine whether cultural and social issues will impact on particular multimedia developments; 5. demonstrate an understanding of issues of access, equity, censorship, and computer addiction; 6. critically appraise Government and commissioned position papers, and be able to contribute to the discourse on multimedia development

Assessment: Business plan (group project, equivalent to 2000 words per student) 40% (all objectives)+ Paper (1500 words) 30% (objectives 1,3,4) + Report (equivalent to 1500 words) 30% (objectives 5,6)

Contact Hours: 2 hours in class and 10 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: admission to MMM and MMDes courses