Course Title: Design web environments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
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
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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 | Practical session for assignment 2 | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4
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Week 11 | Presentation of Websites - Feedback/class discussion | Element 4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
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
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
Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1:Dreamweaver Tutorial – follow steps to design a mock website– Due week 4.
Non Graded Assessment
Assessment Task 2: Website Research Presentation – present research of functioning website.
Due weeks 2-4.
Non Graded Assessment
Assessment Task 3: Assignment 1 – Group Presentation Assignment focusing on the affects of new technology, in particular “sound online”.
Due weeks 5&6
Graded Assessment
Assessment Task 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
Graded Assessment
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
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: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy
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.
Special consideration appeals and discipline:
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.
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