Module Descriptors
MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT
COWB60323
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Russell Campion
Email: R.J.Campion@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will address:
Interactive TV
Mobile Multimedia
Flash Lite and Device Central
Further Effects TV, film and games using tools such as After Effects
3D effects for TV, film and games
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% assignment assessing Learning Outcome 1-4

The assignment will involve students producing multimedia artefacts for a mobile device, interactive TV, and a video. The report will back up and document all of the above include a literature review. Students will give demonstrations of completed work, which will normally be completed in groups.
Module Learning Strategies
The lecture will be supported by tutorial sessions. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions. (1:20)
Module Texts
Notes for all areas and referenced reading will be given. Suggested background reading:
Mobile Multimedia in Action, Ilpo Kalevi Koskinen (2007), Transaction Publishers,U.S., ISBN-10: 0765803739
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Bible, Reinhardt, R et al. (2007), John Wiley & Sons Inc; Pap/Cdr edition, ISBN-10: 0470119373
Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book, Adobe Creative Team, (2007), Adobe Press,U.S.; 1 edition, ISBN-10: 0321499794
Module Resources
Notes on web.
Video cameras
Video editing software such as Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Flash and device central
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None