Second Year Project - DIGM5760

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2024 to 2025
Canterbury
Spring Term 5 30 (15) Luma Tabbaa checkmark-circle

Overview

The module is concerned with undertaking a substantial digital media project against time and resource constraints. Topics include: intellectual property rights, privacy, data protection, research methods, project planning and management, working in teams. This module prepares students for the demands of the final year project.

Details

Contact hours

23 Contact hours
277 Private study hours
Total hours for the module 300

Availability

Spring and Summer

Method of assessment

Research Presentation – 15-minute team presentation (15%)
Development Poster – A2 Poster (25%)
Project (60%) – 30% for the application (APP), 30% for individual report; 2,000 words.

Indicative reading

Davies, R. & G. Sighthorsson (2013) Introducing the Creative Industries: From Theory to Practice. Sage Publications Ltd

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and a critical understanding of user-centred design
2. Use a range of established techniques to research, propose, plan, and evaluate a substantial production project
3. Undertake a project set against the time and resource constraints
4. Effectively communicate ideas to a wider audience

Notes

  1. Credit level 5. Intermediate level module usually taken in Stage 2 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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