The primary aim of this module is to develop a range of skills in the creation of Multimedia products, through the study and production of sophisticated content driven interactive material using industry standard multimedia authoring software. Students will also be taught to write computer code (script) to a high level using a scripting language in order to generate interactive content, animation, navigation and data storage/retrieval.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module uses a mix of lectures, workshops and lab support to simulate an industry environment. The primary means of guiding and facilitating students' learning is through 4 hour sessions where there will be a continual mix of lecture and workshop material throughout. All work created in this module is individual, as so focus on the development of individual skills and for all students to experience the full breadth of the module content.
Attendance at these sessions is mandatory due to the complex content of the module and to allow for adequate feedback on projects. Assessments reflect the most appropriate artefacts and products required by industry to develop their skills within the module. Assessments are only summative are set on Canvas ahead of time, and can include peer-to-peer learning. Ongoing verbal and written feedback is provided during the weekly sessions in the lab as befits a concrete simulation of the multimedia Industry. Furthermore, students may consult their tutor or the module leader during seminars or official office hours for one to one feedback.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures | 100 |
| Guided independent study | Independent and directed study, including online learning materials. | 200 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Multimedia Portfolio Projects
Assessment will be by coursework in the form of assignments and formative problem solving exercises. The assignments provide the students with a task which needs to be researched, solutions/approaches identified and then implemented. The product that emerges from the development stage will be a vehicle for the students to demonstrate their design, animation and interaction skills through both script and timeline based approaches. Credit for this element of the coursework will be given for competency in the use of the software, attention to detail and individuality of work. There are three multimedia coursework assignments spaced throughout the module.
The problem solving exercises enable all areas of the students understanding of the principles of motion graphics and multimedia concepts and production to be assessed. Formative exercises are carried out during the computer workshop sessions to provide feedback to the students on their approaches to implementing multimedia design. These exercises act as a value experience, which feeds forward to prepare a student for the type of work they will need to carry out in order to be successful on all coursework elements within the module.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Demonstrate skills, to a high level of proficiency, in the development of a multimedia product, using a contemporary multimedia authoring application for content development and creation. | Multimedia Coursework 1 Multimedia Coursework 2 |
| 2) Produce non-scripted animations using timelines and key framing style techniques. | Multimedia Coursework 1 |
| 3) Create structured and modular code using a scripting language to perform navigation, control animation, and provide user interactivity. | Multimedia Coursework 1 Multimedia Coursework 2 |
| 4) Incorporate and control external digital assets such as audio, video, 3D animations and demonstrate the techniques used to link to external data sources. | Multimedia Coursework 3 |
| 5) Apply sophisticated design concepts to create a high level of user experience by synthesising advanced multimedia applications containing a range of digital assets such as audio, video, bitmaps, vectors, text...etc. | Multimedia Coursework 3 |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Coursework 1 | Coursework | 20% |
| Multimedia Coursework 2 | Coursework | 30% |
| Multimedia Coursework 3 | Coursework | 50% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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