INFT1201

Digital Technologies for Media and Entertainment

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course introduces fundamental concepts and technologies employed in exploiting the internet for infotainment via digital media for streaming or downloading images, video and audio using approaches such as IPTV and media streaming services. Concurrently, students gain insight into production methodologies and the culture of the entertainment and media industries, which will assist them in supporting content creation teams.

Objectives On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Describe and interpret the transformation of media delivery technologies (e.g. newspapers, film, television etc) that have been enabled by new digital and networking technologies.
2. Describe and apply the key technologies used in developing content for new media production, and understand their current limitations
3. Describe and apply the key technologies used in distributing multimedia content, and issues and limitations.
4. Critique and identify risks in the new media delivery models that appear from media organisations.
Content 1. History and future of mass communication media, ownership, government regulation, exploiting trends.
2. Content development- journalism, film, games.
3. Production technologies - input/output devices and formats for video and audio; image manipulation; implementing interactivity; mobile delivery technologies.
4. Distribution technologies: Introduction to communications - bandwidth, compression, security; Infotainment servers - capacity, reliability, search engines and streaming video and audio.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge None.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Computer Lab
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Projects
Quiz - Class
Contact Hours Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for INFT1201