1. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Introduction to Multimedia Integration and Applications Damien Markey

2. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Damien Markey- My Background Worked in New Media since 1995 (that’s before Netscape 1.0!) –Multimedia Researcher/Lecturer – Salford University’s IT Institute –Multimedia Producer – Educational Multimedia corporation, Dublin –Producer/Interactive TV consultant – Eunite, Manchester Worked on websites for BT, Sportal, Stanley Leisure

3. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Multimedia Integration and Application Aims of the course –To critically review, evaluate and utilise current multimedia techniques and technologies –To specify, design, implement and test appropriate integrated solutions for a range of multimedia applications

4. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Introduction to the Course Multimedia Integration Techniques –Storyboarding –Iterative Design and Build –Web project management Some of these techniques overlap in certain areas Technologies –CD ROM- Kiosk –DVD- Interactive TV –Web

5. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Course Timetable

6. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Method of Learning Learning is assessed through four main components –Creative Brief (10%) –Project Plan (15%) –Prototype (25%) –Exam (50%) The three continuous assessments will tie together to create a portfolio of work for the project (and for you!)

7. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications The Prototype – The Project – Part 1 Creation of a prototype website/CDROM for one of the following: –Pop band –Computer game –New software package You will research, design and plan for a full product but you will not develop the final product!!! The development will stop at the prototype stage

8. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications The Prototype – The Project – Part 2 I am open to suggestions for other end products beyond these three (see me first with the idea, though) I will act as your client for the project This will be run as a professional project so I expect the following: –Research into the audience of your site/CD –Input from them into the design of the product –A realistic scope, budget and timescale (I don’t want you to plan to make a “T2” DVD production!)

9. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 1- Analysis Analysis stage Covers gathering the requirements for a website/CDROM/Multimedia project from/about the following –Potential users (the main audience) –The client –Any competitors Content gathering Post release management

10. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 2: Definition Stage Definition of the requirements of the project involving –Creating the brief(s) –Identifying Goals –Defining Scope –Setting budget –Obtaining agreement from all parties

11. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 3: Project Planning Work breakdown structure Waterfall method of planning Use of a Project management tool –Identifying tasks –Creating an outline plan –Setting up task flow –Creating work packets –Tracking plans against work done

12. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 4: Information Architecture Stage Why is navigation important? Good vs. Bad navigation –Examples of each Common Navigation Structures Defining navigation for the site audience –What are they expecting? –How much (and what) do they already know?

13. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 5: Design and Prototype Good and bad design Major factors –Technical –Usability –Accessibility –Aesthetics Prototype building –Aims of a prototype –Client/User involvement

14. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 6: Prototype Review What makes a prototype successful Why a prototype is never a failure Review criteria –Clients requirements –User feedback –Feasibility of main build

15. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 7: Main Build Management How to start a build Assembling the team –Designer –Developer –Database developer –System administrator –Project manager/Producer Roles/Responsibilities/Tasks

16. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 8: Production Management Why monitor a project? The client facing demo site “Project Creep” Change Management

17. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 9: Testing/Quality Assurance Testing as a constant process (not just at the end) Initial testing plan Re-work Sign off User Acceptance criteria

18. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications Lecture 10: Post Release Management Planning for after launch Handover of site –Responsibility –Warranty –Post- launch control

19. Copyright © 2001 Bolton Institute Faculty of Technology - 34.4 Multimedia Integration and Applications This is a work in progress so keep checking http://www.bolton.ac.uk/staff/dmm1/mia2003 http://www.bolton.ac.uk/staff/dmm1/mia2003 Any Questions?