Interactive Media Group Project - TFT00042I
Module summary
In this module, you work in a group to design and develop an interactive media system of your own choice. You are introduced to some group working software/hardware development processes during an introductory lecture and workshop. After this, you work together independently to develop your concept, pitch your idea and bring the product’s vision to a reality under guidance from an academic supervisor. You will almost certainly encounter difficulties along the way, as working with other people can be tricky to manage! But, this module will give you the opportunity to develop leadership, communication and team working skills which are vital in the interactive media industries. You also end up producing high quality interactive systems, which can be used in portfolios and you should be proud of for years to come.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2023-24 |
Module aims
Module Aims:
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To develop group working ability, giving and receiving ideas, modifying responses where appropriate.
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To require development of a system that where individuals to take on separate inter-linking responsibilities.
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To support reflective learning about team working challenges.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetic and practical application of multimedia production systems.
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Demonstrate application of multimedia production systems within a software app development process.
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Demonstrate application of a modern software development process, e.g. agile development.
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Demonstrate group working ability, giving and receiving ideas, modifying responses where appropriate.
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Demonstrate ability to bring together disparate elements from different people to form a complete working system.
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Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise, manage and implement a software app as part of a team.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 20 |
| Groupwork | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 10 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Group presentation marking will take place in situ with the presence of the moderator for some of the presentations.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive individual oral feedback at the weekly practical lab sessions.
You will receive written feedback on coursework assignments using a proforma identifying key requirements and marks awarded for sections of the assignment. This will be available in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Cobb, A.T., 2011. Leading project teams: the basics of project management and team leadership. Sage.
DeMarco, T. and Lister, T., 2013. Peopleware: productive projects and teams. Addison-Wesley.
Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process, Rubin, Addison Wesley, 2012