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ICPMM11bA Identify Components of Multimedia |
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| Use. | This unit describes the competency required to identify components of multimedia | ||
| Relevance | The project life cycle and the IT methodology employed will determine which particular units of competency are relevant to this unit, some include the Project Management, Implementation, Support, the teamwork functional areas and documentation. | ||
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Nominal Duration 20 hours. | ||
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Identify the electronic components of multimedia |
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Computer technology including CPU, ROM, RAM, storage devices, monitors and input devices relating to multimedia are identified and their functions explained | ||
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Analogue and digital devices relevant to multimedia are identified and the formats distinguished | ||
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The properties of digitised data are correctly defined to specifications | ||
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Issues relating to rapid technological change including electronic media and digital photography are discussed to deliver specific outcomes | ||
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Element 2 |
Explore the scope of multimedia | ||
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The scope of multimedia for the particular project is explored and explained relevant to the industry sector | ||
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The authoring role of a multimedia project is identified and correctly explained | ||
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The components of various multimedia projects including text, graphics, photography, typography, sound, animation and video are correctly broken down into the component media | ||
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The use of multimedia and its relationship to the project for delivering a specified outcome is described | ||
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The difference between passive and interactive multimedia is explored for application to the project | ||
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The features of contemporary multimedia software relevant to text, graphics, photography, typography, sound, animation and video are identified to ensure application to outcome is relevant | ||
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g) The use of multimedia with respect to a variety of outcomes including newspapers, magazines, traditional sheetfed, digital printing, Internet WWW page, digital bill boards and CD-ROM are identified and the suitability of multimedia for such outcomes is discussed with client | ||
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Element 3 |
Assess the features and functions of multimedia operating systems |
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The distinguishing features of contemporary operating systems including DOS, UNIX, OS/2, VMS, Macintosh, Windows systems and emerging systems are correctly identified | ||
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The disk formats of operating systems are correctly identified | ||
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Functions and structures of operating systems are correctly identified | ||
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Compression software appropriate to the operating system is identified | ||
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Element 4 |
Outline the role of multimedia | ||
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The attributes of a multimedia generalist are defined in relation to the industry sector | ||
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The attributes of multimedia specialisation's are defined in relation to the industry sector | ||
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The importance of resolution is examined relevant to the mode of multimedia presentation | ||
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These are the skills and knowledge that the student will require to be able to prove competency for this unit. These may be pre-existing or acquired during the undertaking of this unit. | ||
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General knowledge of electronic components of multimedia | ||
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General knowledge of the scope of multimedia | ||
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General knowledge of the features and functions of multimedia operating systems | ||
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Broad general knowledge of the role of multimedia | ||
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Broad knowledge base of quality assurance practices | ||
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Broad general knowledge of the client business domain | ||
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A broad knowledge base incorporating current industry multimedia products and procedures with broad knowledge of general features and capabilities and detailed knowledge in some areas | ||
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Project planning skills in relation to scope,
time, cost, quality, communications |
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Research skills for identifying, analysing and evaluating broad features of current multimedia usage and best practice in multimedia products and procedures | |
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Financial modelling skills for identifying, analysing and evaluating a range of different solutions | |
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Plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information | |
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Problem solving skills for a defined range of predictable problems | |
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Group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information and gaining consensus on concepts | |
| Assessment Matrix | |||
| Element(s) Covered | Type of Assessment | Description | |
| Element | Written | Assignment 1 | |
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Find two advertisements for Multimedia computers, 1 below $5000 and 1 over $6000. Identify each of the major multimedia components, and its advantages and disadvantages (if any) Include any recommendations you would make for changing any of the components, with your reasons for doing so Describe which operating system is being used and why. Describe what compression software is available for the operating system. |
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Written | Assignment 2 | |
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Create a set of tables that lists each of the major input/output
and data capture devices for use in multimedia. Give a brief description of the purpose of each device Explain advantages/disadvantages over similar devices Include the price range for each of the devices Where applicable, describe how the information is stored on the device and how the data is transferred to and from the computer |
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Describe three formats for storing graphics files Describe three formats for storing sound or music files For each of the above, describe whether any compression is used and how this may affect the quality of the file |
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Written | Assignment 3 | |
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To go with one of the multimedia computer systems above, you are to recommend three more devices that would be useful additions to a multimedia studio set-up. These devices may be purchased now or during the next 12 months. | |
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Input devices | ||
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Output devices | ||
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Storage devices | ||
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Image capture devices (still or video) | ||
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You need to document
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the purpose and capabilities of each item | ||
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reasons for your recommendation | ||
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price range | ||
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range of capabilities available now | ||
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what may be available in 6-12 months time | ||
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Assignment 4 | |
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Students are to create an analysis and breakdown for an imaginary multimedia project. The student has the choice of what the project is to be, but needs to get the project approved by the lecturer. The type of project could include but are not limited to |
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A CD-ROM encyclopaedia | ||
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An animated television commercial | ||
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A multimedia website | ||
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The type of multimedia elements that are to be used, e.g. 3d Modelling, 2D Animation, Live Video, Sound etc. | ||
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The staff that will be required, e.g project co-ordinator, programmers, animators, 3d modelling specialists, etc. | ||
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Whether the project uses static or passive multimedia, or both | ||
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Any supporting material that is to be produced, e.g newspaper and magazine advertising, website promotion etc. If this is the case you should decide if these extra materials are to be produced in house, or contracted out. If any of these tasks are to be performed in house, then you need to make sure that you include the appropriate staff | ||
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Define what resolution is being used for the final product and why | ||
| Element | Written | Assignment 5 | |
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Create an advertisement for a multimedia position that is to be advertised. Define what skills that the applicant should possess, including essential skills, and other skills which could be useful. Indicate whether this is a specialised position or a generalist one. |
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| Prepared by Alan T Horwell |
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