Technology for the Web

Unit Code: HDG617

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

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Aims & Objectives:

This subject develops participants’ awareness of the application of contemporary web software for multimedia design, as well as the fundamentals of interactive design. Software skills enable participants to realise web-based multimedia design projects and to develop a practical understanding of what is achievable in the context of the web.

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
• Investigate and articulate the strengths and weaknesses of a range of web technologies
• Participate in the analysis and critique of interactive design and identify usability issues through online and in class discussions
• Use fundamental principles of interaction design, web usability and design composition in the development of a design concept
• Develop a thoughtful design concept and use iterative processes to refine the coherence of
aesthetic, animation and audio components in response to a specific project brief
• Proficiently apply a range of technologies in the development of a working interactive web
product.

Teaching Methods:

Technology tutorials are delviered in a studio environment through lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques.

Assessment:

100% of assessment is based on exercises to ascertain formal technology knowledge.   Project briefs clearly define submission requirements and due dates but participants are responsible for actively participating in this process to develop a clear understanding of assessment requirements. Formative feedback is given throughout the teaching period to allow participants to develop their work for final submission. Assessment occurs at the end of the teaching period.

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Content:

This subject focuses on software for web design and web design fundamentals, especially interactivity in ‘stand alone’ media and for online applications integral to user experience. It provides information about the latest trends and developments in multimedia technology and the process of designing for the web. Software includes the current Adobe suite and various web resources. Participants are encouraged to use the web for experimentation and documentation.

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