Module Details

Module Code: DESI6018
Title: Web Design & Interactive Media
Long Title: Web Design & Interactive Media
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module provides an introduction to web design and interactive media. It covers how to analyse and evaluate interactive multimedia. It also deals with the design and technical considerations for the production and management of media types such as text, graphics, audio and video content, which can be delivered via the web.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the stages involved in interactive media design and production.
LO2 Analyse and evaluate interactive media applications in terms of visual, technical and functional design.
LO3 Implement the technical skills related to the function and operation of hardware and software components, media storage and delivery involved in interactive media production.
LO4 Utilise the application of design and development skills and competencies through the production of effective interactive products as applicable to the given project.
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
Interactive media design theory
Strategies & Case Studies - Analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation stages of production.
Interactive media design practical
Research, scripting, storyboard, prototyping, testing and review. Concept development, structuring content, navigation and interaction. Sourcing and production of various media types such as text and graphics, audio and video. HTML - Formatting, Tables HTML Editors – Controlling Text, Graphics, Formatting Text, Layout, Using Libraries & Templates, Forms, Behaviours & Media Animation for the web. Website Management Site testing, maintenance and uploading.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Planning & analysis
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 75
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Complete Interactive Project
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
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Theory and practical application Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • James J. Maivald. (2014), Adobe Dreamweaver CC Classroom in a Book, Adobe, [ISBN: 978-013392440].
  • Michael Arguin. (2013), Dreamweaver CC Digital Classroom, Wiley, [ISBN: 978-111864015].
  • Pite, T. The Digital Designer: 101 Graphic Design Projects for Print, the Web, Multimedia and, Delmar Learning, [ISBN: 978-0766873476].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Niederst Robbins, J. (2006), Web Design in a Nutshell, A Desktop Quick Reference, 3rd + Ed. O'Reilly, [ISBN: 0596009879].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMEDP_6 Certificate in Media Production 2 Mandatory