Module Code: H8DGM
Long Title Digital Multimedia
Title Digital Multimedia
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Sam Cogan
Module Author: Frank McArdle
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the theoretical concepts and essential properties of multimedia
LO2 Apply the principles of human-computer interaction design to the design of multimedia projects.
LO3 Argue the importance of human computer interaction in web application design and how this impacts the success or failure of internet based businesses.
LO4 Develop multimedia interfaces in accordance with the principles of multimedia authoring.
LO5 Use a range of different multimedia development tools to produce different user interfaces.
LO6 Ascertain which approaches to use when implementing multimedia projects for different users.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction
• Introduction to multimedia: definition, history, future, multimedia hardware, multimedia software • Multimedia Components: Text, Sound, Images, Animation, Video • Principles of Multimedia Authoring
Human Computer Interaction
• Principles of Interaction design • Requirements analysis for interaction design • Human Computer Interaction Design
CSS
• Media queries • 2D Transforms • 3D Transforms • Transitions • Animations
Graphics
• Scalabe Vector Graphics • Canvas
JavaScript
• HTML5 APIs • Drag and drop • Geolocation • Timers • Web Storage • AJAX • JavaScript frameworks
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework70.00%
End of Module Assessment30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Assessment
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 30
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning No Description 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Paul J. Deitel. Internet and World Wide Web How to Program. by Paul and Harvey Deitel, Pearson Education, p.992, [ISBN: 0273764020].
  • Alexis Goldstein. Learning CSS3 Animations and Transitions, Addison-Wesley Professional, p.288, [ISBN: 0321839609].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Yvonne Rogers, Helen Sharp, Jenny Preece. Interaction Design, Wiley, p.602, [ISBN: 0470665769].
  • Julie A. Jacko (Editor). Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications, Third Edition, CRC Press, p.1518, [ISBN: 1439829438].
  • Alexis Goldstein. Learning CSS3 Animations and Transitions, Addison-Wesley Professional, p.288, [ISBN: 0321839609].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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