MMS2409

Multimedia computing studio 2 ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2005 (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. They will be required to undertake project development work, both by themselves and in groups. The projects will aim to give them practice in identifying multimedia opportunities and specifying product and system requirements, and in building multimedia products and system components.

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: The workload will be 12 hours of study per week for 13 weeks, but the proportion of this time devoted to different activities will vary throughout the year. On average, the weekly load will comprise: 1 hours of lectures/seminars 1 hour tutorial/laboratory sessions 6 hours of work on studio work, demonstrations and practical assignments 4 hours of reading and individual study time

Prerequisites: This unit is only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Multimedia Computing (3301)

Corequisites: Nil

Prohibitions: Nil