Postgraduate - UnitMMD5002 - Multimedia design studio 2

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18 points, SCA Band 1, 0.375 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Jeffrey Janet

Synopsis

This unit advances the student's knowledge of multimedia design principles with a strong emphasis on interface design. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of interactivity, virtual space and multimedia authoring in multimedia design, including the skills and techniques to use these elements in electronic documents. Students undertake project work that explores a wide range of technical skills and conceptual models involved with the production of interactive media. Individual's specialist skills and folio preparation will also be covered.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

understand the language of interactive media and the application of multimedia design principles
understand the purpose of interface design in electronic communication
have an understanding of the nature of interactive media elements, including interactivity, virtual space, and multimedia authoring
be able to analyse interactive media, and identify the various multimedia elements and authoring techniques used
be able to identify multimedia design problems and determine the appropriate multimedia elements in response to the design problem
understand and have the ability to analyse the benefits and constraints of different delivery platforms for multimedia design, including digital video, the internet, cd-rom, dvd-rom, site-specific installation, and other technologies
be able to use interactivity, virtual space, and multimedia authoring as multimedia elements in electronic documents
be familiar with the process of publishing an electronic media document
be able to critically approach problem-solving, embracing current technological and philosophical developments in multimedia design
be able to optimise a media file for a streaming from a specific delivery platform
develop a self directed approach to the development of interactive media works, utilising independent research and evaluation methods
be aware of the specialised roles identified in the multimedia industry, and to identify which role best matches their set of skills.