50157 New Media Fundamentals

8cp
Requisite(s): 50117 Media Arts and Production 2 OR 50248 Media Arts and Production 2
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Professional Strand – Media Arts and Production – 200 level

This subject introduces students to a range of fundamental production techniques and issues in the area of new media. Through lectures, tutorials, workshops and exercises, students explore the challenges and opportunities for media producers in the new media field. They develop core technical skills in integrating still image, animation, sound, video and interactivity into convergent new media projects. They examine the key concept and design issues for new media development, including interface, interaction and information design issues. They also learn to critically reflect upon existing new media works. Students work both individually and in small teams to develop new media projects using a range of relevant softwares.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,088.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.