Module Identifier MC30620  
Module Title DIGITAL STUDIO  
Academic Year 2004/2005  
Co-ordinator Mr Royston D C Martin  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Lecture   1 Hours LECTURE (10 X 1 HOUR)  
  Seminars / Tutorials   1 Hours SEMINARS (5 X 30 MIN)  
  Practical   1 Hours PRACTICAL CLASS. THE PRACTICALS FOLLOW ON IMMEDIATLEY AFTER THE LECTURES  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment WEB SITE OR PAGE Individually published web site or page demonstrating a firm understanding of the visual and intellectual issues explored in the course. Subject to prior agreement the production may also include electronic game design and digital cinematography.50%
Semester Assessment TWO THOUSAND WORD ESSAY AN ACADEMIC UNDERSTANDING OF NEW TECHNOLOGY A two thousand word essay outlining the historical development of the Internet and future uses for digital technologies.50%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to.
1. Critically analyze and evaluate the functionality of varied commercial web sites and digital technologies
2. Develop and discuss strategies for web site and information architecture development and deployment
3 Critically evaluate and utilize new technologies, individually and collectively, to produce new media works.   

Content

New digital technologies are rapidly redefining communication methods , commerce and employment outcomes. Part of learning to produce effectively in new media depends on understanding complex technical innovations, and the evolution of content provision and design. Over the semester students will be exposed to the advanced concepts, and the practicalities of Web Production and Internet uses. They will be expected to develop verbal and visual concepts, journalistic techniques, information organization, and planning strategies as a potential route to professional specializations.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Hillman, Curtis (2004) MTIV London: New Riders
Gordon, Bob & Maggie (2002) Digital Graphice Design London: Thames & Hudson
Heller, Stephen (2001) Icons of Graphic Design London: Thames & Hudson
Holzschlag, Molly (2002) DYO Home Page: Crans, Ava

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6