Module Descriptors
FURTHER MEDIA FOR THE WEB
COWB60311
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Knight
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%.

100% assignment (Learning Outcome 1-4)
- A Design, Implementation, Testing and evaluation of a high media web site and high media components for web delivery to different devices
- A 2000 word report
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior knowledge of HTML / CSS is an advantage
Module Resources
The Internet
Adobe Master Collection CS3
Web Server
Media Servers
Module Learning Strategies
The module is taught as a 2 hour lab (1:20)2, 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, so it is envisaged a 1 hour slot (un-staffed) will be available to them to continue the studies. This will also be supported by a social network group to facilitate discussion and examples.
Module Indicative Content
HTML 5 video/audio
Vector Graphics on the web / SVG
Uses of media on the web / choice of media type
Media rich applications for children compared to adults
Live broadcast / Multi-encoding of video/audio
Use of content servers versus your own sources
Advanced degrading / progressive enhancement of media
Reflection of current trends in the using media on the web
Module Texts
Staff will provide additional reading material and therefore a core text will not be required.