Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Students will acquire skills in constructing multimedia artifacts such as images, audio, and video, and understanding and practical skills in applying these artifacts into an educational resource. Throughout the unit students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate educational multimedia products and their role in education and training

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to design and develop an original multimedia resource which uses a range of technologies; evaluate educational multimedia packages and environment; select and use appropriate hardware and software for the creation of a variety of multimedia artefacts.

Assessment

All tasks negotiated but equivalent in total to 4,000 words: 1. Multimedia evaluation report (1,000 words): 20%+ 2. Media rich project (equivalent to 3,000 words): 80% Design and development of an educational multimedia resource.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Michael Henderson

Contact hours

2 hours per week