6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
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Prerequisites
MDC4550 or by permission of the course coordinator
Prohibitions
CSE1401, GCO1813, IMS1403, IMS2401, IMS5401, IMS9001, MMS1403, MMS2201 Translation Set: MMS9405
Synopsis
This unit will examine the activities integral to the development of interactive systems, detailing the techniques of systems analysis and design used in the development process. Fundamental programming concepts will be introduced within an interactive-media scripting language framework as a mechanism for system development. Students will be involved in a mixture of individual and group-based work which will require application of the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to a series of practical problems in interactive systems development.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Utilise a range of systems analysis, design methodologies and their associated tools and principles;
- Understand the main participants and their roles in the development of interactive systems;
- Apply quality assurance techniques for the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of interactive systems;
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches in systems analysis and design;
- Convert requirement analysis models to design models that represent a workable solution system;
- Prepare analysis and design documentation for an interactive system;
- Apply sound programming principles to the use of an interactive scripting language;
- Develop skills in team collaboration.
Assessment
100% in-semester assessment
Workload requirements
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
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