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Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia)& Associate Degree in Multimedia
Code: MPI104
Title: Introduction to Multimedia
Points: 8
Duration: One Session
Session: Autumn
Prerequisites: Nil
Abstract: This subject provides an introduction to the elements and scope of multimedia. It covers underlying concepts, and takes an overview of multimedia applications and modes, and introduces some of the structures and processes of off-line and online multimedia production.
Title: Introduction to Photomedia
Points: 8
Duration: One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: Nil
Abstract: This subject provides an introduction to the elements and scope of photomedia. It covers underlying concepts and takes an overview of multimedia applications and modes, and introduces some of structures and processes of offline and online multimedia production.
Title: Authoring and Designing Multimedia
Points: 8
Duration: One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: MPI104 Introduction to Multimedia
Abstract: This subject focuses on authoring and designing offline and hybrid multimedia (CD/DVD) and explores the relationships between creative artistic and design processes and the programming concepts structures and languages commonly used in interactive multimedia authoring and design.
Title: Photomedia and Imaging Theory and Practice
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: MPI105 Introduction to Photomedia
Abstract: This subject provides students with significant concentration on photo-imaging as an important element of their work. In the projects produced there will be a greater complexity of digital imaging and manipulation, as well as demonstrated practical skills in photo-image creation for multimedia.
Title: Digital Animation and Special Effects
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Autumn
Prerequisites: MPI1107 Photomedia and Imaging Theory & Practice
OR MPI1xx Authoring and Designing Multimedia
Abstract: This subject focuses on the software and hardware used in the creation of animated motion and other special effects and techniques such as assemblage montage and collage of image and text, with particular emphasis on their utilisation in on/offline and hybrid interactive multimedia.
Title: Web Authoring Design and Management
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Autumn
Prerequisites: MPI06 Authoring and Designing Multimedia
Abstract: This subject focuses on authoring and designing interactive multimedia for online and hybrid delivery, as well as the management, maintenance and administration of complex Internet sites in informational, artistic, educational or entertainment contexts.
Title: Desktop Video Audio and Text
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: MPI204 Web Authoring Design and Management
OR MPI205 Digital Animation and Special Effects
Abstract: This subject focuses on creating and manipulating video, audio and text using digital processes and techniques in a computer desktop environment for on and offline and hybrid multimedia products in informational, artistic, educational and entertainment contexts.
Title: Digital Sound and Music
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: MPI204 Web Authoring Design and Management
OR MPI205 Digital Animation and Special Effects
Abstract: This subject focuses on the hardware and software used in digital sound production and manipulation, and digital music composition and creation including MIDI and other sampling and sequencing methods. It is intended for students who wish to include a significant specialisation in the area of digital sound and music in their work. This subject is taught in conjunction with the Riverina Conservatorium of Music.
Title: Multimedia Production Project
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Autumn
Prerequisites: MPI203 3D Modelling and Rendering
OR MPI206 Desktop Audio Video and Text
OR MPI207 Digital Sound and Music
Corequisite: MPI305 Multimedia Seminar and Research Project
Abstract: The student develops a proposal for a significant major work or a significant contribution to a major collaborative project in which their contribution is appropriate to their area of specialisation. In this subject the student, either individually or as a member of a team, produces and designs the media assets for the project which is to be authored in MPI306 Multimedia authoring project. This may involve any combination of digital sound, music, text, and /or video, image creation and manipulation, animation, 3D modelling or other special effects, interactive techniques and/or other multimedia processes.
Title: Multimedia Seminar and Research Project
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Autumn
Prerequisites: MPI203 3D Modelling and Rendering
OR MPI206 Desktop Audio Video and Text
OR MPI207 Digital Sound and Music
Corequisite:MPI303 Multimedia Production Project
Abstract: Integral and parallel to MPI303 Multimedia production project and MPI306 Multimedia authoring project, the students research approaches in interactive multimedia concept development, scripting techniques and authoring methods by multimedia artists and/or producers, which may involve an appropriate industry placement or internship. Together with a description and evaluation of their major project or contribution to the collaborative project, this research is presented as a seminar and published as a website in the cumulative research archives section of the Multimedia web server.
Title: Multimedia Studio and Project Management
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: MPI305 Multimedia Seminar and Research Project
Corequisite: MPI306 Multimedia Authoring Project
Abstract: This subject provides an understanding of the main aspects of project management within the multimedia design context: Students develop an integrated skill base for multimedia project management issues, with particular emphasis on the various relevant technical considerations.
Title: Multimedia Authoring Project
Points: 8
Duration One Session
Session: Spring
Prerequisites: MPI303 Multimedia Production Project
Corequisite: MPI305 Multimedia Seminar and Research Project
Abstract: In this subject the student develops aesthetic, conceptual and technical solutions to the authoring of a complex multimedia project following on from their work in MPI303 Multimedia production project. Experimental and innovative approaches are encouraged.
Code: MPI401
Title: Project Multimedia Hons
Points: 32
Duration Two Sessions
Session: Autumn/Spring
Prerequisites: Enrolment into the Bachelor of Art(Multimedia)(Hons) program
Corequisite: Nil
Abstract: An individually supervised project on an approved topic resulting in a major body of multimedia practice which demonstrates the ability to research and determine an appropriate outcome.