MDIA 7010 - Immersive Media Design

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

The design paradigms associated with immersive media technology are in a constant state of experimental change. Adequate design choices not only provide users with comfortable immersive technology experiences, but also have the potential to impact platform dependency and technological applicability. In this course, students will form deep contextual understanding of the physiological and technological design paradigms associated with immersive media development. Through facilitated hands-on experimentation with various platforms, software frameworks and game-engines, students will form critical analysis of existing systems of design and develop new knowledge in relation to next-generation technologies.

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Course Details

Course Code	MDIA 7010
Course	Immersive Media Design
Coordinating Unit	Media
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assessment	Online Activities 15%, Written Assignment 35%, Design Brief 50%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Steven Cook

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1	Identify and analyse physiological response characteristics associated with design paradigm implementation.
2	Demonstrate comprehension via the application of context specific design terminology within immersive media technology frameworks.
3	Critically differentiate between HMD (Head Mounted Display/Device) technologies and software in relation to design implementation.
4	Develop and formulate a feasible design brief incorporating design paradigm understanding.
5	Categorise the benefits/shortcomings of immersive media technology platforms from a design understanding perspective.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 3, 5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2, 4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 3, 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	4, 5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3, 4, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Due to the individual skill acquisition required, and the technical nature of the project material in this course, resources will be provided weekly for students. These resources will be in the form of current immersive design research, patents, applied techniques, and websites. Students are not only encouraged to access all resources provided, but also to foster an investigative research approach to obtaining their own resources as needs arise.

Recommended Resources

Due to the quickly evolving nature of immersive technologies, students will be provided with resources and readings over the duration of the course. Students are also encouraged to foster an investigative research approach towards resource acquisition depending on assignment focus.

Online Learning

This course makes extensive use of MyUni and external websites. All assignments are submitted via online methods. Due to the size of data required for immersive media development, it is also strongly encouraged that students have access to large personal storage devices.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures for this course are recorded and then uploaded into the university’s Echo 360 system. Tutorials and/or workshops are held in either a dedicated space or within the Napier building VR lab. Readings and other materials are provided using the Barr Smith Library Digital Resources Management Service or through externally hosted websites. Assignments and course participation may involve a mixture of individual and collaborative work.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
4 hours reading per week	48 hours per semester
8 hours practical immersive technology usage	96 hours per semester
4 hours workshop preparation per week	48 hours per semester
3 hours independent research per week	36 hours per semester
4 hours assignment preparation per week	48 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Week-by-week course content is available on the MyUni site and in person. When applicable to course project material, content will also be provided through direct data transfer.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Tutorial sessions held in the dedicated spaces and VR labs form an integral part of learning in this course. Students will gain SGDE by working in a combination of whole class and smaller groups under the guidance and supervision of the Course Coordinator and academic staff. Tutorial sessions also provide an opportunity for students to receive advice and support from the academic staff coordinating the course as they complete project work.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task (relevant learning outcomes)	Task Type	Weighting
Online Quizzes and Group Activities 2, 3	Summative; Individual; Written	15%
Written Assignment 1, 2, 3, 5	Summative; Individual; Written	35%
Design Brief 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Summative; Individual; Written; Graphical	50%

*Please note: this is only an estimate of the minimum expected workload for each assessment piece. As much of the assessment structure requires technical understanding, individual students may need to spend more time on unfamiliar tasks.

Assessment Detail

Online Quizzes and Group Activities: 15% The quizzes will represent summative understanding of the core concepts and terminology presented in lectures and tutorial sessions. Online group activities will consist of design paradigm information reflection. (1500 words equiv.)

Written Assignment: 35% The written assignment will be submitted through MyUni and will be a reflective written piece oriented around the student's own experience with different forms of immersive technology, various VR, MR and AR experiences, and design paradigm implementation techniques. (3500 words)

Design Brief: 50% The design brief demonstrates student knowledge acquisition in relation to design thinking for immersive technology development. Students will submit an established design brief containing all aspects of project design in this space. (4000 words)

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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