Digital Humanities MSc
Multimedia Analysis & Design (A) INFOST4011
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
Multimedia has major implications for the way in which we access and use information. It enables different types and levels of information to be contained within one application so suit different audiences and can provide new possibilities for engagement. This course focuses on the principles pertaining to the design, creation, structure, presentation and evaluation of multimedia resources, such as a web site.
Timetable
1x1hr lecture; 1x1hr computer lab per week over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus
Excluded Courses
ARTMED4011 Multimedia Analysis and Design
INFOSTUD4012 Multimedia Analysis and Design
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
The assessment consists of 100% portfolio comprising:
1. Mini portfolio (20%) in Week 4 or 5 showcasing
■ Lab work for the first two weeks
■ Debate topic proposal (750 words)
2. Final portfolio (80%) in Week 11 or 12 showcasing
■ Finalised weekly lab work from the course - 48% of the final grade (= 60% of the final portfolio)
■ Design proposal for multimedia presentation in the chosen topic area (1500 words +/- 10%) - 32% of the final grade (= 40% of the final portfolio)
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There is no alternative to the portfolio, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
This course aims to:
■ Explore theoretical design principles for creating and critically evaluating multimedia work;
■ Develop visual and aural based skills and perceptions to understand and appraise multimedia developments.
■ Acquire analytical and practical skills to design and to construct multimedia presentations, such as web sites.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
■ Appraise critically the quality of multimedia projects using methods grounded in principles of design theory;
■ use multimedia computing in a visually & aurally literate way;
■ Explain the process for defining, prototyping a multimedia project;
■ Use a range of multimedia technologies (such web technologies).