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IAS316 - Digital Media Research Project

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Creative Arts

(SMP303)

Unit Description

In this unit students apply the principles and processes of screen media and media design to creative projects of increased complexity. The focus is on research-led practice where screen media and media design knowledge (principles, conventions, theory and history) forms the basis of creative decision-making. Students are responsible for project management, planning and research to inform and progress their creative work. Throughout their production process students evaluate and exercise informed critical judgement in relation to their practice.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically apply principles processes in digital media work of increased complexity.
2.	Evaluate a range of creative approaches in digital media practice and apply this knowledge to projects of increased complexity.
3.	Critically apply research skills to inform decision making and problem solving, addressing project and production challenges of increased complexity.
4.	Evaluate and exercise informed critical judgement in relation to their own work and the work of others.
5.	Apply high level negotiation and communication skills in collaborative settings to analyse, discuss, progress and achieve creative outcomes.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Digital Media Project 1 (10-15 minutes, 1,500 words or equivalent).	40%	1,2,3,4,5
2.	Digital Media Project 2 (10-15 minutes, 2,500 words or equivalent).	60%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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