James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

GA3241 - Advanced Multimedia Studies

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

This is the last of the six units in the Bachelor of Communication Design's multimedia stream. This subject capitalises on a range of design and production skills learned in previous multimedia design units and applies them to a real life project. Students will gather raw information from this source and use it to create content in the form of information graphics, animations, text and 3D models. These content elements will be combined with video and audio elements within a multimedia authoring environment, for high bandwidth delivery via CD-ROM and low bandwidth delivery via the Internet. Additionally students will design packaging and print based materials to compliment and advertise their multimedia product. Weekly lectures will address emerging trends within the multimedia industry tracking developments in such areas as: digital streaming technologies for both video and audio files; rich internet applications and programming and software changes and their effect on design and production for the multimedia design industry. Media collected in the content phase of this project will also be used in GA3231. Available to students enrolled in the BCommunication Design degree.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:GA3111 and GA3121
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
GA3232 and GA3242

Availabilities

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect: Russ Rankin.
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours
  • 13 hours
  • 13 hours
    Assessment:.
    Special Assessment Requirements:In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.