Module Details

Module Code: MMED6024
Title: Interaction & Media
Long Title: Interaction & Media
NFQ Level: Fundamental
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 gives students a foundation in developing visual and animated content for interactive media environments (with an emphasis on web browsers). The module concentrates on the creation, layout and animation of assets and media.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Implement basic interactivity and animation in their media
LO2 Control the layout of content in interactive environments.
LO3 Apply best practices in creating their layouts and animations.
LO4 Employ different multimedia development environments.
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
HTML/CSS
Using the latest CSS selectors & properties. The cascade. Inheritance. Specificity. The CSS box model. Absolute and proportional measurement values. Calculating proportional values (percentages, ems, etc.). Layout case studies.
CSS Animation
Transitions. Keyframe animations. Easing.
Animation Tools
Animation authoring environments. Creating and controlling objects and their behaviour.
Media
Embedding video, sound, & graphics
Development Environments
Authoring tools, text editor feature sets, browsers, debuggers, inspectors
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Create webpage(s) with advanced layout & interactive features.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Create an animated/interactive web page
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Create an larger scale interactive media 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 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
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Labs can include Lectures/Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning 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
  • Jon Duckett. (2011), HTML & CSS: Design and Build Web Sites, Jon Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-111800818].
  • Rich Shupe, Zevan Rosser. (2008), Learning ActionScript 3.0: A Beginner's Guide, O'Reilly Media, Inc, [ISBN: ISBN-10: 059652787X, ISBN-13: 978-0596527877].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Adobe Creative Team,. (2013), Adobe Flash Professional CC Classroom in a Book, Adobe Press, [ISBN: 978-0-321-927].
  • Eric Meyer,. (2011), Smashing CSS, Wiley, [ISBN: 978-0470684160].
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 2 Mandatory