Module Details

Module Code: MMED8021
Title: Multimedia System Development
Long Title: Multimedia System Development
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the processes and methods involved in the planning, analysis, design and implementation phases of multimedia systems development.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse problems with respect to developing interactive solutions
LO2 Propose web solutions with emphasis on client needs and requirements
LO3 Design solutions with key emphasis on the development considerations regarding industry related practices
LO4 Evaluate and present project planning, process and solution in an accurate and professional manner
LO5 Organise and manage files, data, documentation and other resources related to solutions
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Domain Analysis
Business and client goals and objective. Value Proposition & task analysis. Competitor Evaluation.
Project Planning
Budgets, costing, time tracking. Project planning documentation.
Exploration & Refinement
Flow chart, wireframes, prototyping. Implementation, production and launch considerations - analytics, testing. Design considerations with respect to client branding, tone of voice, style and layout
Development & Deployment Considerations
Content Development and Deployment regarding Industry related practices as specific to a given brief.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Present/submit website project specification
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Present final website solution
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Includes Lectures and Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independant Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Includes Lectures and Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Tay Vaughan. (2016), Multimedia: Making it Work, 9th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780071832885].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Elaine England, Andy Finney. (2007), Managing Interactive Media, 4th. Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 9780321436931].
  • Daniel M. Brown. (2010), Communicating Design: Developing Web Site Documentation for Design and Planning, New Riders Press, [ISBN: 978-032171246].
  • Jenifer Tidwell,. (2011), Designing Interfaces, O'Reilly Media, [ISBN: 978-1449379704].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 7 Mandatory