The principal development process focus of the unit will be on the social, legal and business context in which multimedia and games development companies must operate. Students will work actively in teams on the development of a multimedia or games application or exhibit. Project teams will use project planning/management skills, and design and build a prototype of the project using appropriate software processes and methodologies. Students will integrate multimedia, programming and technical knowledge in the development process. Requirements are fulfilled by the team producing an identified set of deliverables. The team must ensure that each deliverable is completed on schedule.
1 hr lecture/wk, 3 hrs tutorials/wk
Studio has specific workload and attendance requirements. In class requirements include:
You will also be required to put in eight hours outside the allocated in class studio time. This time is needed for:
MMS3404, MMS3407
FIT2001, FIT2002 and FIT2012 and one of FIT2016 or FIT2049, OR MMS2401
Systems analysis and design, Project management, and the fundamental multimedia and/or games development tools.
Mark Power
Contact hours: Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Derrick Martin
Contact hours: Thursday 10am - 12pm
Mark Power
Derrick Martin
At the completion of this unit students will have -
A theoretical and conceptual understanding of:
Practical assignments: 100%. Assignments will include group and individual components.
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Plan | 20% | Week 5, 25 August 2011, 5pm |
| Process Journal Submission 1 | 20% | Week 7, 8 September 2011, 5pm |
| Formal Product Presentation | 10% | Week 12 (in Studio) |
| Final Product Delivery and Process Journal Submission 2 | 50% | Week 14, 2 November 2011, 5pm |
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There are no specific software requirements for this unit due to the varying nature of the projects chosen. After choosing your project you will be required to use the most appropriate development software. Some general packages that will be of primary use include:
Note that software required will be that of all other Multimedia units at Berwick and Games Development units at Caulfield and will be available for student access in computer labs.
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Unit Expectation, Project Outline, Process Journals | |
| 2 | Assessing Project Feasibility, Project Concept Development | |
| 3 | Finalising the Project Concept | |
| 4 | Project Documentation Development | |
| 5 | Presentation of Project Concept | Project Plan due Week 5, 25 August 2011, 5pm |
| 6 | Project Prototyping | |
| 7 | Project Development and Research | Process Journal 1 due Week 7, 8 September 2011, 5pm |
| 8 | Intellectual Property | |
| 9 | Folios and Careers | |
| 10 | Multimedia and Game Testing | |
| 11 | Presentation Skills | |
| 12 | Final Handover Expectations | Presentation due Week 12 (in Studio); Process Journal 2 and Final Product Delivery due Week 14, 2 November 2011, 5pm |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your MUSO (Blackboard or Moodle) learning system.
This unit has a group based assessment component of 60% and an individual component of 40%
To pass in this unit a student must obtain:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit group assessment or the unit individual assessment total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.
Due to the nature of group work in this subject, it is expected that all students will attend 100% of classes. Failure to do so may result in difficulties with passing the unit.
If you are absent for more than two tutorial sessions you must supply a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation. For applying for special consideration refer to the link provided under 'Extensions and penalties' at the end of this section.
If you are finding problems with this requirement please ensure you speak to your unit adviser as early as possible. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can make this commitment before you embark on this subject.
Please note that attendance at tutorials without any study outside of allocated class times will not be sufficient to complete the work required.
Make sure you have a copy of the project you are working on with you when you attend classes.
Assessment procedures for a non–performing team member
If the unit assessor, or one or more team members, becomes concerned regarding the contribution of one or more members of a group then the unit assessor will determine, using the project documentation, examination of Process Journals and discussion with the students concerned whether the student or students are making an equitable contribution to the work of the group.
If it is determined that the student or students are not making an equitable contribution to the work of the group they may be deemed to be a non-performing team member.
In the event of this determination being made the group component of their assessment will be multiplied by a factor of up to 0.5 to arrive at a raw score.
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz).
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University's academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them.
You can find Monash's Education Policies at:
http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Key educational policies include:
The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at www.monash.edu.au/students The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis
Responsibility for student work
Students should note that they are, at all times, responsible for their work. All relevant material should be backed up on a regular basis to CD, DVD or Flash disks. The university has CD & DVD burners in the computer labs and blank CDs/DVDs may be purchased through the on-campus bookstore. Loss of assignment work due to hardware failure, virus or theft will not be accepted as reasons for late or non-submission of work. Students must hold an exact copy of all work which they submit for assessment, this copy should be held until your final result for the unit is released.
Reading List
A list of recommended readings will be made available on the unit website. Due to the wide variety of projects, a definitive list will not be available, however some general books that may help include:
Schwalbe, K., Information Technology Project Management, 5th Edition
Satzinger, J. W., Jackson, R.B., Burd, S.D. and R. Johnson (2008) Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 5th Edition
Monash University libraries should provide a good selection of technology related texts. For advice on the best choice of text for specific technologies, please speak to unit staff.