This is my first time writing in depth about my Multimedia Content + Form students’ final project work here on the blog.
The Multimedia Content + Form class introduces the fundamental design process as it pertains to the creation of multimedia products/titles. Students will develop an understanding of the function and importance of visual elements and design principles in multimedia through handcrafted and computer exercises and projects. A survey of multimedia and its artistic and cultural relevancy will also be covered through lectures and student presentations.
Students gain an understanding of fundamental design principles and devices for expressing ideas visually. They learn technical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and how to constructively critique their own and others’ work. They are introduced to design processes, typographic and layout applications, print, and digital vocabulary. They learn about software and hardware applications in multimedia, and industry standards.
For the final project, students have the choice to design screens for a web site (12), or a DVD or Game title (8). They demonstrate an understanding of application of the design process using the design principles. In addition, they had to assemble their work in a process book where they showed their topic, visual and user profile research and their final screens. The students this semester, as those of previous semesters demonstrated great skill. Here are a few samples from this past semester’s, Spring 2010 Final Project work and process books:
Process Book Pages
Screens:
Ayana Airakan-Mance | design : speak 
I love your students work and it’s also wonderful that you are sharing your theoretical approach to push their work and their brevity to meet the challenge.
Michele, thanks so much for your kind words and assessment of my teaching strategy. I really appreciate your sage insight.