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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Best Practice in Multimedia
Module Code	CM566
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Miriam Judge Semester 2: Miriam Judge Autumn: Miriam Judge
Module Teacher	Miriam Judge
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To act as a forum for the presentation of innovative new media content, professional and creative practice in Ireland.To present case-study lectures / workshops by leading practitioners from a range of multimedia specialisms.To develop knowledge of content creation and development for specific target audiences.

Learning Outcomes

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Presentations on diverse applications and potential in digital industries
On-line learning	24	Research of areas related to presentations
Directed learning	12	Attendance at cultural events to include theatre, film, performance, trade-fairs
Independent learning time	65	Research relating to wider project development
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Guest List.
Web Editor/Auditor/Designer; Interactive Online media producer;Content producer; Sound composer/designer; Animator/Flash specialist; Project Manager/consultant; artists;e-commerce specialist/ authoring specialist /.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Reflective journal	a week-by-week account indicating intellectual progress; critical responses to wider digital cultural environment; applications and links between presentations, topics and projects	100%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List