ITB7334

Module code

ITB7334

Module title

Advanced Multimedia

Prescription

The purpose of this module is to develop a deeper understanding of the topics of multimedia in particular, the student will learn how to design, develop, and test multimedia applications, which employ advanced skills and technologies.

NZQA Level

Level 7

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Based

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Create a development plan that details each stage of the development process for a
multimedia application

2 Develop a comprehensive design strategy for a multimedia application, implement and test
it:
- Examine the field of usability and accessibility and their relationship to multimedia testing
- Incorporate instructional and/or interaction design principles within an application

3. Create and program interactive multimedia applications using non-web technology:
- Discuss and evaluate types of non-web multimedia
- Examine a non-web multimedia authoring tool

4. Create and program interactive multimedia websites that employ advanced client and
server side scripting techniques:
- Examine advanced multimedia scripting techniques
- Discuss interactive multimedia website features

5. Assess concepts and theory behind 3D/virtual reality environments:
- Examine concepts behind 3D/virtual reality and their application, such as:
- object construction
- lighting, colour, texture mapping
- 3D animation
- Interaction methods within 3D environments

6. Examine new developments within the field of multimedia:
- Research and discuss emerging multimedia issues and/or technologies
Content: - Multimedia technologies and applications
- Client and server side scripting
- 3D/virtual reality concepts and theory
- Development methodologies
- Design principles and strategies
- Testing
- Emerging issues and technologies
Learning and Teaching Resource: Meyer, Richard E., (2001). Multimedia Learning. Cambridge University Press.

ITB7334 – Advanced Multimedia