Course Title: Author interactive media
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART5967C
Course Title: Author interactive media
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5309 - Diploma of Photo Imaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers: Bill Burrows
Support staff: Naomi Herzog
Phone: 9925 4815
Email: william.burrows@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NIL
Course Description
In this course you will cover the technical skills in authoring an interactive media product. You will facilitate planning, development and production of an interactive photographic portfolio of work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media |
Element: |
Element 1. Identify multimedia elements |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Obtain design specifications |
Element: |
Element 2. Identify scope of authoring software |
Performance Criteria: |
5. Identify range of industry-standard authoring software |
Element: |
Element 3. Use authoring software |
Performance Criteria: |
9. Load authoring software |
Element: |
Element 4. Create interactive sequence |
Performance Criteria: |
12. Slice and reassemble the user interface appropriate to the authoring software |
Element: |
Element 5. Evaluate interactive prototype |
Performance Criteria: |
21. Present prototype to relevant personnel |
Element: |
Element 6. Seek confirmation from relevant personnel to transform prototype into final product |
Performance Criteria: |
27. Make necessary changes as indicated by user trials |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will gain the technical and practical skills to plan, develop and produce an interactive photographic portfolio of work.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
- lectures + tutorials
- class exercises
- class presentations
- group discussion
- online research
- work shopping of students’ own projects
Teaching Schedule
| Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
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| Week | Class Content | Assessment Due |
| 9 | Intro and assignment briefing |
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| 10 | Flowcharts and Schematics |
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| 11 | Development software tutorial Interactivity and File linking |
Flowcharts and Schematics for Prototype |
| 12 | Development software tutorial |
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| 13 | Project Development work and testing | |
| 14 | Project Development work and draft presentation 1 | Draft presentation of prototype |
| 15 | Project Development work reveiw and testing | |
| 16 | Project presentations | Project submission |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Refer to MyRMIT Blackboard for this course shell for prescribed texts from Sessional Staff member |
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online system.
RMIT has a range of equipment available for students to use to complete their assignments including access to RMIT labs with computers, server storage space and required software to complete exercises and assignments. Many students prefer to also have their own personal data storage device, (generally a minimum of two), personal computer with current versions of In Design, Acrobat, Bridge and Photoshop and current web browsers as required, as available in RMIT labs
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include building an interactive portfolio and a promotional email.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Assessment tasks in this course include:
UNGRADED ASSESSMENT
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Flowcharts and Schematics for Prototype
Develop flowchatrts and Schematics for your promotional site.
Due - week 11
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Draft presentation of prototype
Develop a working site and present 1st draft
Due - week 14
GRADED ASSESSMENT
- Project submission
Develop a promotional portfolio interactive website incorporating full content and assets
Due - week 16
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: www.rmit.edu.au/studentswww.rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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