Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

IMM4123 15 Credit Points
Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit introduces students to the concepts and principles of
IMM development through integrated authoring systems. It
includes an overview of a state-of-the-art authoring environment
and an examination of the IMM production model upon which it
is based. Students are exposed to the principles and practices
involved in developing digital media products using a Integrated
Development Environment and are required to author a significant
prototype of an digital media product using this authoring system.
IMM4125 15 Credit Points
Interface and Information Design
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
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 EDUCATION & ARTS
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 EDUCATION & ARTS
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 EDUCATION & ARTS
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.
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.
IMM4330 15 Credit Points
Industry Project Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
IMM4228 Project Management Methodology
This unit provides students with the opportunity to participate in
the development of a multimedia project located in an industry
environment, and to make a significant contribution to the team
based development. Students negotiate with their lecturer
regarding the nature of the project, which is aimed at fulfilling an
industry need. The unit content includes: significant contribution
to the development of a multimedia product; critical analysis of
the project management method used; design and implementation
of evaluation, testing, implementation and maintenance strategies;
and establishing clear metrics, templates and standards. In
addition, students focus on developing preferred team roles to
help clarify their career focus.
IMM5112 20 Credit Points
Human-Computer Interaction
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit aims to introduce students to: the nature of the field of
human-computer interaction (HCI); the cognitive and technical
bases of human-computer interaction (HCI); the application of
HCI principles to Interactive Multimedia interface design and to
Hypermedia and World Wide Web environments; mental models
and the human-computer interface for multimedia systems and
products; key trends and issues found in the HCI literature,
particularly as they relate to IMM; HCI principles and guidelines
adopted by leading practitioners in the field. The unit includes a
substantial project which may be research-oriented or productoriented
(or both).
IMM5116 20 Credit Points
Interactive Multimedia Evaluation Methodologies
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit examines various Interactive Multimedia evaluation
types and current methods associated with each of these. The unit
includes: a framework for evaluation; designing evaluation
projects; implementation and analysis of evaluation techniques
and tools; cost benefit analyses; and statistical issues. Studenst are
required to participate in several IMM evaluation projects.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 251