DMA133 - Multi Media Design

Subject Title
Multi Media Design

Subject Description
This studio/classroom course provides an essential foundation for designing for interactive communication. With a view to giving students a solid overview of the diverse field of digital media to enable them to chose an informed career specialty, the most popular types of interactive media are explored, including web, PDAs and wireless devices, CD-ROMs, DVD, broadcasting, gaming, print production and location-based experiences. An emphasis on solving design problems inherent with interactivity and for different audiences enables students to become versatile, listening-oriented designers. Students begin by reviewing drawing techniques and color theory, using this knowledge to gradually work their way towards discovering robust digital media design methods.

Credit Status
Digital Media Arts Diploma Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Understand and apply the design components, and techniques for visual communication to create effective compositions.
2. Demonstrate an ability to represent ideas and concepts by several methods.
3. Use the creative process successfully to execute projects from concept to finished product.
4. Ability to solve design problems with originality and creativity within given parameters.
5. Demonstrate effective use of typography to achieve graphic impact.
6. Use color appropriately to express and reinforce visual information.
7. Understand the importance of both offering and receiving constructive criticism.
8. Ability to design for a variety of media.

Academic Integrity
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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