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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will expand on the Educational Applications of Multimedia module. An Educational Entrepreneurial Approach will be taken in this module to guide practitioner-researchers as they embrace digital technology to resolve an identified need in a workplace context. Participants will further develop knowledge and understanding of design theories and theories of learning and gain practical knowledge and skills in the use of video pre-production, production and post-production through a project based learning approach. Participants are expected to critically engage in peer-evaluation of work.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate core concepts for multimedia design.
2. Develop a storyboard of your idea.
3. Create multimedia content for work context.
4. Present a suitable 'pitch'.
5. Appreciate emotional response created by visual representations.
6. Demonstrate capacity to evaluate your work and engage in peer evaluation.
7. Carry out independent research using primary and secondary text and visual materials.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	8	Animation
Lecture	24	Pre production, production and post-production
Online activity	10	Adobe Connect.
Online activity	24	Peer review of work.
Group work	16	Video Production
Assignment Completion	6	Production Pitch
Assignment Completion	20	Ongoing reflection.
Assignment Completion	6	Vodcast
Tutorial	6	Validation meetings
Independent Study	67	Independent study.
Total Workload: 187

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

Pre-production.
Storyboard. Script. Pitch.

Production.
Tools and Technologies.

Post-Production.
Editing.

Aesthetics.
Visuals. Aesthetics. Emotional response.

Researh.
Primary and secondary text and visual materials.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Costello, Vic,: 0, Multimedia foundations: core concepts for digital design, 2017, New York: Routledge,,
Barone, Tom; Eisner, Elliot W: 2012, Arts based research, London: SAGE,
Robinson, K. and Aronica, L: 2010, The Element, Penguin,
Eisner, Elliot W: 0, The enlightened eye: qualitative inquiry and the enhancement of educational practice, 1991, New York, N.Y: Toronto; Macmillan Pub.,
Eisner, Elliot W: 2002, The arts and the creation of mind, New Haven, Connecticut; London: Yale University Press,
Harrington, R.: 2008, Producing Video Podcasts: A Guide for Media Professionals., Focal Press,
Braveman, B.: 2006, Video Shooter: Storytelling with DV, HD, and HDV Cameras., CMP Books,
Glebas, F: 2008, Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding, Focal Press,
Rosenthal, A.: 2007, Writing, Directing, and Producing Documentary Films,
Crotty, Y. and Farren, M.: 2013, Digital literacies in education: creative, multimodal and innovative practices, Oxford; Bern: Peter Lang,,

Other Resources

None

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