Module Code - Title:
CS6041
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INTERACTIVE MEDIA PROJECT/WORKSHOP 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To introduce the student to the theory and evaluation of multimedia systems. In this module, the students will analyse and evaluate a number of existing multimedia systems. The purpose of this is to develop the studentsÆ ability to combine creativity and critical assessment in the context of small-scale prototypes, group work and seminar discussion of theoretical and implementation issues.This module will provide the foundation for the subsequent Multimedia Project 2 and Final Project.
Syllabus:
Review and critique of existing multimedia systems. Analysis will cover: HCI issues; perception and interaction; systems development; integration of authoring, graphics, animation, audio, video and interaction components in multimedia productions.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Determine the relevant tools to create specific interactive effects.
2. Compare and contrast different applications.
3. Construct working demonstrations in a variety of media.
4. Create an oultine research proposal.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Be able to participate in group problem-solving activities.
2. Value different forms of creative expression.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Sketch out storyboards for audio-visual narratives.
2. Manipulate physical models.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
T. A. Ohanian (1998)
Digital Nonlinear Editing: Editing Film and Video on the Desktop
, Focal Press
P. Ratner (1998)
3-D Human Modeling and Animation
, John Wiley & Sons
J. Watkinson (1994)
The Art of Digital Audio, Butterworth-Heinemann
, Butterworth-Heinemann
W. Buxton (2007)
Sketching User Experiences
, Morgan Kaufmann
G. Biodio, B. Carlton Ruff, G. Bodio (1997)
Softimage 3d Design Guide
, The Coriolis Group
M. Boscacci (1998)
Adobe Premiere
, Virtual Training Company
D. Kelly (1998)
Character Animation in Depth
, The Coriolis Group
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
alan.t.ryan@ul.ie