Course Title: Author interactive media

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: COMM7338C

Course Title: Author interactive media

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:

Jessie DiBlasi
jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

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:

CUADIG401 Author interactive media

Element:

1. Identify multimedia elements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Assess design specifications to determine technical and creative objectives of the project 1.2 Locate and assess content required for production 1.3 Discuss issues of integration and formats of media assets with relevant personnel, and confirm production timelines 1.4 Determine, with relevant personnel, an interactive sequence to become the prototype 

Element:

2. Identify scope of authoring software

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify a range of industry-standard authoring software and assess in relation to specified delivery platform 2.2 Discuss suitability of authoring software to meet specified outcomes with relevant personnel 2.3 Select authoring software to meet production requirements 

Element:

3. Use authoring software

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Load authoring software and create a file directory structure for the specified task and name using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions 3.2 Display and use tools and features of authoring software relevant to the authoring process 3.3 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time. 

Element:

4. Create interactive sequence

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Slice and reassemble the user interface appropriate to the authoring software 4.2 Import and assemble components in appropriate sequence according to creative requirements 4.3 Create interactive features according to creative and technical requirements, sourcing and writing appropriate mark-up and scripting languages as required 4.4 Check that interactive sequence conforms to navigation design 4.5 Integrate media assets to optimum levels of technical performance 4.6 Check interactive sequence conforms to loading specifications 4.7 Test for interoperability and accessibility, eliminate all bugs and validate scripting 4.8 Present interactive sequence as a prototype ensuring sequence meets creative, production and technical requirements 4.9 Save output file formats and identify for specified purpose

Element:

5. Evaluate interactive prototype

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Present prototype to relevant personnel 5.2 Evaluate prototype against design specifications, including achievement of a creative and user-centred product 5.3 Discuss and agree on any required changes and make adjustments to prototype 5.4 Assist in user testing as required 5.5 Evaluate feedback from user testing  5.6 Seek confirmation from relevant personnel to transform prototype into final product

Element:

6. Finalise interactive media product

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Make necessary changes as indicated by user testing 6.2 Replicate prototype functionality to complete the interactive product 6.3 Make final checks to ensure sequences conform to design specifications 6.4 Test for interoperability and accessibility, eliminate bugs and validate scripting 6.5 Save to specified storage system accessible to production team 6.6 Assist in loading product to specified platform as required


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

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 project

 


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

Week

Class Content

Assessment Due

9

Project  Development

 

10

Project  Development

 

 

11

A01 ­ Research Task / Guest speaker (TBC)

 

12

A01 ­ Research task and Project Development

 A01 ­ Research Task Due

 

13

 

Project Development

A02 ­ Draft presentation and user testing Due

14

Project Development ­ Site to be ~75% Complete at this stage

 

15

Website presentation to class/ Project evaluation session and feedback

A03 Final Submission Due /Presentations

16

Website presentation to class/ Project evaluation session and feedback

A03 Final Submission Presentations/follow-up


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

See Canvas for updated resources


Other Resources

Please see Canvas for other resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and the application of learned skills and insights to your assessment tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on myRMIT.


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.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Canvas site.

Assessment tasks in this course include:

 

UNGRADED ASSESSMENT
A01 Research Task

Research social media strategies and SEO
Due: WK 12

A02 Draft presentation and user testing
Develop a working site and present 1st draft to peers and facilitator for testing 

Due: WK14

 

GRADED  ASSESSMENT

A03 Project submission

Develop a promotional portfolio interactive website incorporating full content and assets
Due: Presentation to class­ WK 15-16

 

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: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students   Cover Sheet for Submissions:  You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.  http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz   Attendance: Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.   Assessment Feedback:   You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1   Student Progress:  Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.  http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress   Adjustments to Assessment:  If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41   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. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity   Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.    Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.  Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy

 

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