Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

designing, implementing, evaluating and publishing a research
based study.
IMM4120
15 Credit Points
Introduction to Digital Technologies and Multimedia
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides an introduction to multimedia and digital
technologies. The unit includes: an introduction to the various
technologies associated with multimedia development and
delivery, including hardware, software and human components;
an introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web, using the
Web as an information and communication resource, and issues
associated with these developing technologies. The unit also
includes an introduction to multimedia development processes.
IMM4121
15 Credit Points
Digital Photomedia
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit includes: the role of photomedia concepts and
production styles within an interactive multimedia context; an
introduction to the principles and practices required for a thorough
understanding of IMM graphics creation, manipulation and use;
an introduction to applications software and hardware which
supports the development of image resources for IMM.
IMM4122
15 Credit Points
Publishing on the World Wide Web
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
IMM4120 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Multimedia
This unit provides an introduction to authoring World Wide Web
pages. The unit includes: an introduction to WWW authoring
tools and techniques; developing WWW pages and WWW sites;
file organisation and management; incorporating graphics and
digital media into WWW pages; developing and designing Webbased
graphics and images, incorporating animations and
temporal media; and design and development strategies for
information WWW systems.
IMM4123
15 Credit Points
Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces students to the concepts and principles of
IMM development through authoring systems. It includes an
overview of state-of-the-art authoring environments and an
examination of the different IMM production models upon which
currently used authoring systems are based. Students are exposed
to the principles and practices involved in developing IMM
products using a Multimedia Development Environment and are
required to author a significant prototype of an IMM product
using this authoring system.
IMM4125
15 Credit Points
Interface and Information Design
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces students to the concepts of interface and
information design. It includes an introduction to the fundamental
principles of screen and interface design including the basic
principles of perception and instructional message design, and
their implications for the roles and organisation of screen
elements; the implications of recent research from areas such as
cognition, visualisation, and mental model theory as they apply to
the design and evaluation of multimedia navigation and guidance
systems; the theoretical foundations for the use of IMM
environments for learning and instruction; exploration of a variety
of IMM learning, information and performance environments
based on different pedagogical philosophies and
learning/performance theories.
IMM4224
15 Credit Points
Three Dimensional Modelling and Animation
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
IMM4120 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Multimedia
IMM4121 Digital Photomedia
This unit consists of a consideration of dynamic multimedia data
via an exploration of three dimensional modelling and animation.
Students are introduced to 3 dimensional modelling and
animation, audio and video from both technical and design
perspectives. Topics covered include tools and techniques, data
formats for dynamic media, and production issues. Design issues
relating to the creation of animated and video-based material will
also be considered.
IMM4226
15 Credit Points
Interactive Multimedia Authoring 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
IMM4123 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1
This is an advanced development-oriented unit which gives
students an understanding of further authoring concepts useful
within multimedia development environments. The unit is
comprised of modules covering multimedia programming,
enhanced interactive elements and scripting techniques, the
integration and handling of media, data models, web-based
development, object-oriented authoring concepts and operating
system level support for multimedia objects.
IMM4227
15 Credit Points
Advanced World Wide Web Applications
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
IMM4123 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1
This unit explores the use of the Internet and WWW for
delivering interactive media; the use of local and wide area
networks; the role of client and server software for the WWW; the
development of interactive media for network delivery; delivering
audio and video through the Internet; using CGI scripts to support
dynamic WWW page development; server-side processing and
the use of databases; managing WWW servers; and security,
storage, and related issues associated with information delivery
through networked communications.
IMM4228
15 Credit Points
Project Management Methodology
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisites :
IMM4123 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1
IMM4125 Interface and Information Design
This unit examines multimedia development methodologies and
investigates the different phases of project management cycles
such as feasibility, analysis, design, production, implementation
and evaluation. Project teams are formed to develop a web-based
product in which team members are assigned the role of project
manager, designer, programmer or instructional designer/tester
and work through all the phases required to develop a multimedia
project. The unit also promotes reflection through individual
reports on the processes used within the unit. Students are given
access to on-line presentation areas, group discussion areas and
chat areas to facilitate communication.
IMM4229
15 Credit Points
Multimedia Business Solutions
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
IMM4227 Advanced World Wide Web Applications
This unit provides an overview of business planning for the
internet, electronic commerce, internet security and electronic
funds transfer. Students will design and develop a e-commerce
web site that will cater for a business solution.
IMM4329
15 Credit Points
Multimedia Business Solutions
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
IMM4120 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Multimedia
This unit provides an overview of business planning for the
internet, electronic commerce, internet security and electronic
funds transfer. Students will invent an e-business concept and
build a business plan suitable for raising funds to start the
business.
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