Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Issues in the evaluation of multimedia packages. How to use a multimedia authoring system. Practical and research work may be conducted from work or home.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• evaluate a range of multimedia products in an education or training context;
• be familiar with current multimedia standards and technologies and their applications in education;
• create an educational package which uses elements of multimedia; and
• have critically examined the use of multimedia packages within a learning environment.

Assessment

Research paper (4000 words): 50%
Design Brief and Multimedia application (4000 word equivalent): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Michael Henderson

Contact hours

3 hours per week