Module: Project Development

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Project Development
Module Code	CM3790
School	School of Communications
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Donal Mulligan Semester 2: Donal Mulligan Autumn: Donal Mulligan
Module Teachers	Donal Mulligan Andreas Aurelio Rauh Ortega
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module will provide both the skills and the mentoring needed to develop a major multimedia project. The module develops key competencies in group dynamics, creative development, project management and presentation, and research design. This module incorporates the processes of verifying and guiding MMA major projects, via presentation of proposed projects to a panel of staff.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify current trends in Multimedia
2. Prepare and present a trailer, prototype, or demonstration of intent.
3. Appraise their own experiment in new media production or technique for viability in major project.
4. Deliver a pitch based on the original idea for the major project.
5. Develop original project ideas for the major project.
6. Choose a team for the project by identifying the key roles and skills needed.
7. Develop understanding of appropriate research methods for Multimedia projects.
8. Begin project management processes and planning for MMA Major Project.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	10	No Description
Seminars	20	Meetings with the lecturer and other supervising staff.
Fieldwork	40	Preparation of required elements for presentation and submission.
Fieldwork	30	Directed components on Research Ethics, Project Management, and other mandatory requirements for Major Project planning.
Class Presentation	10	Presentations to students and panel staff
Independent Study	140	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Major Project Prototype Presentation: In groups, or as individual students who are registered for CM3970 in Semester 2, present a structured project pitch for the intended Major Project to be carried out in Semester to a staff panel review.	40%	Week 7
Digital Project	Advanced Prototype & Project Plan & Structure: Complete a structured document that provides required detail on the finalised implementation plan for your major project, along with an accompanying prototype element.	60%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Ess, Charles: 2009, Digital Media Ethics, Polity Press, Cambridge,
England, Elaine: 2007, Managing multimedia : project management for interactive media, Addison-Wesley, London; New York,
Belbin, R. M: 2001, Management teams : why they succeed or fail, Heinemann, London,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MMA	BSc in Multimedia

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