100% coursework
coursework includes a number of negotiated and aggregated components encompassing [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

(1) A group presentation of your teams' final artifact(s) justifying its design, content, features and fitness for it market.
+ appropriate analysis and design decisions that reflect your research findings and conclusions in the Project Development stage
+ designs that show understanding of interactive xmedia's strengths and constraints in production technology, and in contextual criteria.
+ a commitment to innovation and high production values [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

(2) A final team proposal for a solution(s) that shows
+ you understand the constraints and criteria of the project
+ you have integrated your research into the design process
+ you have found innovative and imaginative solutions to the client's brief
+ you understood and applied HCI principles in user-testing
+ documentation and supporting material presented in and appropriate and organized way
+ your commitment to develop relevant new skills
+ good use of your own and your teams understanding and skill to define the final proposal [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

(3) An individually completed log-book of
+ highlighted contextual research, including any user interviews and feedback,
+ digital experiments and investigations of key technological features.
+ Annotations on researched contextual material and on screen-grabs of digital work noting your progress and assess your success in matching user and market requirements. + meeting notes showing your commitment and ability to work with others and to get required outcomes from your colleagues. [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

A single assessment grade will take an holistic view of the student's achievements.

The learning activity centres on development of a extensive interactive artefact which demonstrate a understanding of interactive code, visual communication, and controlled information design for its intended users.

1. Production of assigned elements of an xmedia artefact and supporting documentation which delivers a wide user experience within a overall design in an appropriate and interesting ways.
2. Attending and participating in lectures, seminars and events covering;
3. Participation in initial and interim seminars to monitor progress and understanding and background development as presented in your own and other log-files

This module asks you to integrate coding and media design and practical production skills developed in other modules with professional practice and reflection on interactive xmedia You will complete the interactive artifact from detailed specifications prepared in "Interactive Project Preparation" module in semester 3.

An essential part of the module is to develop and apply skills within a small production team; integrating individual team-members specific skills and strengths to produce artifacts that involve a wide range of media.

You will attend and participate in lectures, seminars and events covering;
+ applying HCI principles in user-testing
+ appropriate documentation and supporting material

Access to bookable studio space and lecture/seminar room with blackout and digital presentation hardware.
Access to digital storage
Computer workshop facilities and appropriate software

Slide Library
Design Study Collection

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.

Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module. A comprehensive list of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters for the modulettes (instruction description, maximum group size, time allocation, level etc). Some modules will have will have more than one modulette assigned to it and this information will also be held by the Faculty Office.

Completion of Interactive Project Preparation module CE52308-2

Managing Multimedia: Technical Issues by A Finney and E England, Pearson 2001 ISBN: 020172899
Managing Multimedia: People and Processes by A Finney and E England, Pearson 2001 ISBN: 0201728982

Appropriate material (on-line and printed) for the brief's area of development

books available online - http://ard-172-174.staffs.ac.uk/staff/colin/uploaded/UsefulDocuments/ebooks.htm
http://ard-172-174.staffs.ac.uk/staff/colin/uploaded/UsefulDocuments/recommendedSites.htm

A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.

Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.


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