Aim of Module | To provide the student with an understanding of the techniques involved in the creation and development of various media components, including digital graphic design, typographical elements, audio and video components. |
Credits | 7 |
Student Learning hours | 70 |
Content Revised | New 2004 |
Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2007 |
Topics | Highest Skill Level | Suggested Assessment Percentage | |
1 Design Principles | C | 30 | |
2 Media Design | A | 30 | |
3 Media Development | A | 40 | |
100 |
LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will | ||
C | 1. | Describe the history and evolution of digital media, and outline current trends and methods of design, and demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of design theory |
A | 2. | Design compositions for a wide variety of media components, and create and demonstrate effective layout techniques |
A | 3. | Develop and optimise a number of varied media components |
1 | Design Principles |
Describe the history and evolution of digital media, and describe a variety of media components. | ||
Identify and discuss current trends and design techniques, and discuss ideas for more effective and efficient design strategies. | ||
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of colour theory, and identify appropriate combinations of colour. | ||
Outline various techniques in visual communication. |
2 | Media Design |
Design a range of media components. | ||
- | Graphic Design | |
- | Typographic Elements | |
- | Audio Editing | |
- | Video Sequences | |
- | 3D Animation | |
Create sample screen layout designs. | ||
Review designs |
3 | Media Development |
Implement existing designs, and develop a range of media components. | ||
Demonstrate the optimisation of media components. | ||
Review media components. | ||