Creation of a web based media showcase supported by a report of 1500 words that discusses the approaches used in designing, creation, address of legal and social issues involved, and evaluation work undertaken. The showcase will contain photographical work (e.g. posters and imagery), 2D graphics (logos and design layouts), 2D animation, 3D models, and video segments. As an example the showcase could be to develop a web application to promote a movie. By designing the showcase you will work to different specifications and formats to produce different solutions.
(Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4)

Students will look at all elements of media creation for the web. This will include the following:-

Overview of media Creation and Editing
Multimedia design techniques
Video editing and composition
Design of 2D characters and animation sequences
Developing and incorporating sound
2D representations such as logos, posters and branding
Creation of 3D objects and characters
Legal, social and ethical issues of media creation and distribution
Multimedia application types - mobile, desktop, web, CD and DVD
Evaluation and testing of multimedia interaces

The module is taught over a two week period. The first week taking place in February and the second in June. Class contact within these two weeks will be 15 hours per week with classes being made up of 3 hour blocked lab sessions, which will contain mini-lectures to support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. Students will be encouraged to expand their knowledge in the area outside tutorial slots. Predominantly the module is practical based where students will learn many applications with which to implement web based media artefacts.

Notes on web
Current software for media resource editing and application creation

Additional notes will be given for reading therefore the purchase of a core text is not required, but recommended supplementary reading is given below.

Derakhshani, R. L, and Derakhshani D. (2014), Autodesk 3DS Max 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press, Sybex - Serious Skills, ISBN: 978-1-118-57514-7

Murdock, K. L. (2014), Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Bible, John Wiley and Sons Inc, ISBN-10: 1118755073

Keller, D. (2011), Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Soundbooth and Encore CS5, Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 9781439057582

Adobe Creative Team. (2012), Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Classroom in a Book, Adobe, ISBN-13: 978-0321822475

Smith, J, Osbourn J, AGI Creative Team. (2012), Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design and Web Premium Digital Classroom, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN: 978-1-118-12405-5

Bishop, S, Shuman, J. E, Reding, E. E. (2012), The Web Collection Revealed, Premium Edition: Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, Flash CS6, and Photoshop CS6, Cenage Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-1133815143

1. Design using recognised techniques a media rich multimedia application for delivery to the web. (Learning).
2. Create, edit and assemble media elements into an application using industry standard software for effective distribution to the web, by adhering to current industry best practices. (Application).
3. Reflect on the current legal and social issues of the multimedia industry when creating a web based application. (Enquiry).
4. Show critical judgement and reflection in evaluating the effectiveness of a created multimedia based web application. (Problem Solving).