Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit will examine the activities integral to the development of a multimedia systems, detailing the techniques of systems analysis and design used in the development process. Fundamental programming concepts will be introduced within a multimedia scripting language framework as a mechanism for system development. Students will be involved in a mixture of individual and group-based work which will require application of the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to a series of practical problems in multimedia systems development.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have:

• knowledge of a range of systems analysis and design methodologies and their associated tools that can be used in the development of multimedia systems;
• knowledge of the main participants in the development of multimedia systems and the roles which they perform;
• knowledge of the key tasks in the multimedia systems development process;
• knowledge of quality assurance techniques for the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of a quality multimedia system;
• an appreciation of the importance of a thorough understanding of the principles of systems analysis and design so as to support successful development of multimedia systems;
• broadminded awareness of the the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches in systems analysis and design;
• ability to undertake a requirements analysis for a business application;
• ability to convert requirement analysis models to design models that represent a workable solution system;
• ability to prepare analysis and design documentation for a Multimedia System;
• ability to encode data in XML format;
• ability to apply sound programming principles to the use of a multimedia scripting language such as ActionScript;
• ability to develop skills to work as part of a project team.

Assessment

Assignments: 80%; Research and Analysis: 20%

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prohibitions

CSE1401, GCO1813, IMS1403, IMS2401, IMS5401, IMS9001, MMS1403, MMS2201, MMS9405

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit9029/