FIT3146 Maker lab
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3146 Maker lab is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT1045, FIT1048, ENG1003, ENG1013 or FIT1051.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3146
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT3146
No unit lists FIT3146 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Plus 90 points of any units
Overview
This unit will enable students to create new artefacts which utilise developments in information technology. The unit will combine the theoretical and technical skills gained in other units into a problem solving context and allow the students to gain the skills needed to create solutions of problems using technology. Students will learn valuable research and communication skills as they explore and create using a variety of technologies that support the making process. Student will have the opportunity to explore new technologies and undertake the prototyping and refinement process in an environment that supports independent learning. Students will have the opportunity to use technology to solve a problem which is of interest.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: Creation and Technology MatrixAssignment50%
- Assignment 2: Prototype and ShowreelAssignment50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Methodically locate and use new technologies to solve a specific problem in a variety of contexts
- 2
Use a variety of techniques to learn new technologies at different levels of depth of understanding and be able to communicate this to others
- 3
Undertake an iterative prototyping process to create a viable solution for a user and be able to demonstrate and communicate the reasons for decisions in the creation of a working prototype
- 4
Reflect effectively on the making process and the value of trial and error
- 5
Be able to articulate how emerging technologies are used in different contexts including social good, HCI, creativity, and ethics
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Student will use equipment during the Maker Lab but they may need to purchase equipment to complete their assignments.
Where it fits
FIT3146 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
- COMPSCI03Level 3 elective unitsAdvanced computer scienceNo reviews yet
- COMPUSC07Additional computational science unitComputational scienceNo reviews yet
- GAMESDEV01Core unitsGames developmentNo reviews yet
- GAMESDEV02Elective unitsGames developmentNo reviews yet
- INTACTMD01Core unitsInteractive mediaNo reviews yet
- SFTWRDEV01Level 3 elective unitsSoftware developmentNo reviews yet
- SFTWRENG01Software engineering technical electivesSoftware engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kirsten Ellis
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Swamy Ananthanarayan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3146?
You need FIT1045, FIT1048, ENG1003, ENG1013 or FIT1051 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT3146 offered?
In 2022, FIT3146 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3146?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3146 have an exam?
No. FIT3146 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3146?
FIT3146 is part of Advanced computer science, Computational science, Games development, Interactive media and Software development, and 1 other area of study.