These learning strategies will occupy your time

Participation in initial and interim group tutorials/crits and interim presentations of Design Proposals to monitor your personal progress and understanding.

AYou should be competent in researching an issue that relates to the incorporation of new technologies into the modern social and economic structure
(Research)

B You should be competent in skills for graphic production for multimedia.
( Production)

C Have a practical experience and initial understanding of how to create a meaningful multimedia project, taking into account current issues
(Visual analysis; Creative synthesis)

D You should be competent in making and using flowcharts and storyboards
(Communication)

The content in brackets relates to the key skills for postgraduate students outlined in the student handbook

• Evaluation of a multimedia artifact that demonstrates how one or more issues concerning the integration of new technologies is affecting the social and or economic structure of modern society. (A)(C)
• Evaluation of your documentation, including visuals and content research storyboards, scripts etc. (B)(C)
• Evaluation of your project proposal for development in the Multimedia Authoring module. (A)(B)(C)(D)

To achieve a pass grade

The body of work must demonstrate the
identification of an issue related to the integration of new technology into the culture; use of pre- and post- production documentation; proper use of school facilities for content research and practical research. Involvement in team output and learning should be evident.

To achieve a distinction

Your submission will contain evidence of how current communication issues affect a multimedia solution to the set brief and address the fundamentals of the problem. The work must address a problem related to new technologies. The work should identify the specific characteristics of multimedia and uses them in an appropriate way which reflect the message(s) to be communicated. Detailed and effective use of pre- and post- production documentation. Extensive and proper use of school facilities for content research and practical research. Key support of team activities

you will need access to these resources

Access to bookable studio space and small lecture/seminar room with blackout and digital presentation hardware.
Access to digital printing and storage
Computer workshop facilities and software
Video Camcorders
LST - 1 hour

and refer to these texts

New Media Technology: Cultural and Commercial Perspectives, 1998 John V. Pavlik Allyn and Bacon, ISBN 0-20527093-X

Communication and Cyberspace, 1996, Lance Strate, Hampton Press ISBN1-57273-50-1

And supplied on-line resources