James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

NM2420 - Interactive Design

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
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In this subject students learn to apply graphic and information design principles to the design and development of interactive media. Students are introduced to information architecture, flowcharting, navigation design, interaction design, usability and optimisation. Original interactive media applications will be studied as exemplars of good practice. Creative-strategic design concepts will be examined in context of contemporary issues of culture and technologies. Students will develop and apply design skills towards the creation of an interactive media project.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
12 CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CP1406 CP1806 CP2010 CP5220 CV2400 NM2301 NM3901

Availabilities

, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours - On-Line Lecture
  • 13 hours - Threaded discussion
  • 13 hours - Video instructionals
    Assessment:design project 1 (40%); design project 2 (40%); quiz on lecture material (20%).

    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.