Course Title: Author interactive media

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: COMM7338C

Course Title: Author interactive media

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Jessie DiBlasi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:

Ian Brown
ian.brown2@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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

Web Marketing is a clustered unit comprising of Create User Interfaces (CUADIG401) and Author Interactive Media (CUADIG402).   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   Out of class activities include, but are not limited to: • research (online /library /public displays/galleries) • independent project based work

 


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

 Lecture/In-class work

Tutorial/Exercise/Project work

Assessment Deadlines

1

Introduction to subject, assessments, graphic design & branding

 

Lecture: Why branding matters

 

 

Exercise: Me my brand and I. 

Defining the type of photographer I want to be as a brand

 

Tutorial: Introduction to InDesign.

– The basic interface (incl. tools, palettes, control panel, menus)

– Setting up a new document (size, margins, columns)

 

Project work: Research for A1

A1 briefing: Research photographers, websites, web templates, branding examples and document

 2

Lecture: History and background of design principles 

 

Lecture: Mood boards

Tutorial: Introduction to InDesign.

- Optimising and importing images for use

- Typography & graphics

- Layers palette

- Swatch palette

 

 

Project work: Research for A1

 

3

Lecture: Colour theory (in design and branding)

Exercise: What do colours mean in design

 

 

Project work: Research for A1

 

4

 

Tutorial: Exporting InDesign to PDF

 

Project work: Complete research for A1

A1 submission: Research photographers, websites, web templates, branding examples and document DUE

5

Lecture: Branding

Exercise: Drawing a logo in Illustrator

A2 briefing: Create own branding, website template select and build sample pages, present and document

6

Lecture: The design process

Exercise: ideas generation 

 

Project work: Branding concepts

 

7

Lecture: Template websites

Exercise: Research and report on 3 mainstream template website providers

 

Project work: Branding concepts 

 

8

Lecture: Business collateral

 

 

Project work: Branding continued

 

9

Lecture:  Image sizing for web production

Exercise: Image sizing for web production

 

Project work: Branding concepts

 

10

Project work

Project work: Branding continued

A2 submission: Create own branding, website template select and build sample pages, present and document  DUE

11

Lecture: What’s in a website?

Tutorial: How website work

 

Exercise: Flow diagrams

A3 briefing: Build, test, document and implement feedback

12

Lecture: Research methods

Exercise: Conduct UX research

 

Project work: Website build

 

13

 

Project work: Collateral development

 

14

Project work

Project work: Spit and polish

A3 submission: Build, test, document and implement feedback DUE

15

Presentation

Presentation: Present my brand

Class critique

16

Feedback and review 

 

 Additional feedback/review session


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing and updated information.


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


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

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. 

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

Assessment Task 1:Research Task
Research and develop your ideas/understanding for an industry profile
Due date: Week 4

Assessment Task 2: Create own branding, website template
Website template and user testing of your website design ideas and branding decisions
Due date: Week 11

Assessment Task 3: Final design proposal
Final website design and branding
Due date: Week 15

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
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

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.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students


Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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. 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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