UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MDC5220 Multimedia design studio 2

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

MDC5220 Multimedia design studio 2 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4120 and unlocks 4 units.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2023
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MDC5220

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

All of
  • MDC4002Design project (part 2)
  • MMD5002Multimedia design studio 2
  • MDC4001Design project (part 1)

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Master of Design (F6002)

Overview

This unit advances your knowledge gained in Multimedia design studio 1 (MDC4120) and places a strong emphasis on digital experience design. Particular importance is placed on the role of interface design, interactivity, virtual space and storytelling in multimedia design, including the skills and techniques to use these elements across a range of media platforms. You will undertake project work that explores a wide range of design processes, technical skills and conceptual models involved with the production of interactive media. Your specialist skills and folio preparation will also be covered.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1
    20%
  • Project 2
    20%
  • Project 3
    20%
  • Project 4
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically approach problem-solving, embracing current technological and philosophical developments in multimedia design;

  2. 2

    Analyse digital media design, and identify the various multimedia elements and authoring techniques used;

  3. 3

    Understand and have the ability to analyse the benefits and constraints of different media delivery platforms for multimedia design, including digital video, the internet, site-specific installation and other technologies;

  4. 4

    Further develop creative and specialist studio skills specific to multimedia design;

  5. 5

    Produce multimedia design prototypes by applying a range of design problem-solving methodologies, multimedia design and technical skills to respond to challenges;

  6. 6

    Develop a self directed approach to the development of multimedia design works, utilising independent research and evaluation methods;

  7. 7

    Understand the specialised roles identified in the multimedia design industry, and identify which role best matches your set of skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities96 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

24 hours per week including 8 contact hours plus 16 hours of independent study.

Learning resources

Technology resources

hard drives or USB flash sticks

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Jeffrey Janet
Mr Yun Tae Nam
Chief Examiners
Mr Jeffrey Janet
Dr Indae Hwang

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MDC5220?

You need MDC4120 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after MDC5220?

MDC5220 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including MDC5320, MDC5340, PPR5500 and TAD5500.

When is MDC5220 offered?

In 2023, MDC5220 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does MDC5220 have an exam?

No. MDC5220 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available