Undergraduate - UnitFIT1035 - Digital media authoring

At the completion of this unit students will have -

A theoretical and conceptual understanding of:

• information technology and the software tools as they relate to (and are used in) multimedia systems, specifically using the Adobe Flash authoring environment for application and web-based systems development;
• the formal process undertaken for preparing and documenting the various development stages of a multimedia system;
• techniques associated with digital video, animation, images and sound and the appropriate application of these for use in application and web development using a range of special effects which are commonly required for advanced interactive design in multimedia systems;
• how to extend fundamental programming techniques and apply this knowledge across multiple languages.

Developed analytical skills that enable them to:

• outline strengths and weaknesses of information technology in the context of the development and use of multimedia systems;
• formulate constructive criticism within the construct of critical analysis to make informed decisions on the most appropriate blend of tools and technologies to support a given multimedia system requirement;
• specify an appropriate tool set for developing and supporting advanced features/functionality in a multimedia system.

Developed practical skills that enable them to:

• apply advanced interactive design techniques to a multimedia system using a time- frame-based authoring environments;
• further enhance and refine user interface and navigational design and creativity skills in multimedia systems;
• write code to assist in advanced system interaction with the programming language ActionScript.