Postgraduate - UnitMMD4001 - Multimedia design studio 1

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2015 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Neil Minott

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the audio-visual language of multimedia and multimedia design principles. The role of multimedia designer and the various multimedia elements are defined, including text, image, sound, animation and video. Methods for problem solving two-dimensional multimedia screen design and analysing electronic media are developed, giving a broad understanding of multimedia design. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of text and images.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

understand the audio-visual language of multimedia and the application of multimedia design principles
understand the role of the multimedia designer in electronic communication
approach the problem-solving of two-dimensional multimedia screen design with an inquiring, adventurous and open attitude
be able to identify the 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 text, images, animation, sound and digital video as multimedia elements in electronic documents
be familiar with colour mode and resolution requirements for a range of electronic media
be aware of a variety of file formats, their use and benefits and compression options
be able to optimise a media file for a particular application; 9.develop a self-directed approach to the development of multimedia design works, utilising independent research and evaluation methods.

Assessment

Major project: 50%
2 Minor projects: 30%
Journal 20%

Workload requirements

6 hours per week of lectures and supervised studio

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Jeffrey Janet

Prerequisites

12 credit points from the Design, Multimedia or Technology A options as per Master of Multimedia Design course description.
Students who have not achieved at least 18 credit points should seek advice from the course co-ordinator before attempting this unit.