Course Title: Design web environments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: COSC5949C
Course Title: Design web environments
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Tim Johnston
Phone: 03 9925 4325
Email: timothy.johnston@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
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for an interactive media product.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG502A Design web environments |
Element: |
1 Determine project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2 Research and select web environments |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3 Draft design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
4 Review and confirm design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for an interactive media product.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Elements |
Week 1 | Identify multimedia areas/types Outline of assignments and assessment Assignment 1 - Group Presentation Assingment 2 - Design and upload of website Dreamweaver basics - site management Dreamweaver Tutorial |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 |
Week 2 | Examination of audio file types AIFF, WAV, SDII, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless Streamed audio, MP3 downloads, Quicktime movies Exploring links to sound quality examples online Website Research Presentations Group Assignment Planning Dreamweaver Tutorial |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 |
Week 3 | Raw Text – Headings-Paragraphs Inline - Blocks CSS – style sheets Images – Photoshop/Illustrator Group Assignment Planning Dreamweaver Tutorial |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Week 4 | Templates – Layouts Absolute – Relative Group Assignment Planning Dreamweaver Tutorial |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Week 5 | GROUP PRESENTATIONS Assignment 2 Planning: Structure, approval of “Homepage” |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 |
Week 6 | GROUP PRESENTATIONS continued Assignment 2 Planning: Structure, approval of “Homepage” |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Week 7 | Animation Basics/Tutorial ProTools /Itunes– encoding audio Digitizing Pictures for multimedia/web applications |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Week 8 | Practical session for assignment 2 | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 9 | Practical session for assignment 2 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 10 | Presentation of Websites - Feedback/class discussion |
Element 4
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A set of web based resource links are provided below for this course. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of the Library facilities. |
Other Resources
External firewire/USB hard drive
1 pair of high quality headphones
Overview of Assessment
Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.
Assessment Tasks
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
Formative Assessment:
1. Dreamweaver Tutorial – follow steps to design a mock website– Due week 4.
2. Website Research Presentation – present research of functioning website. Due weeks 2-4.
Summative Assessment:
3. Assignment 1 – Group Presentation Assignment focusing on the affects of new technology, in particular “sound online”. Due week 5&6
4. Assignment 2 - Using basic templates, develop and upload a “homepage” to a hosting site. Produce and conform all audio for streaming and downloading at various bandwidths. Due week 9 .
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CD Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent 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 from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
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.Attendance
The major learning experience involves theory and practical training and assessment sessions, including individual and group practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.
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 spoken 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 feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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