Interactive Media Technology

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of the essential technology components that an interactive media developer will need to use and to develop skills in using them.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand interactive media technologies

1.1 Analyse key technologies used by interactive media designers

1.2 Evaluate the effect of constraints on interactive media technologies

LO2 Be able to identify users’ needs for the development of an interactive media product

2.1 Analyse user needs for building an interactive media artefact

2.2 Analyse technology needs for an interactive media artefact

2.3 Match user and technology needs to generate ideas for a prototype

LO3 Be able to develop an interactive media product

3.1 Design an artefact within a range of user constraints

3.2 Develop an interactive media product that addresses users’ needs and technology constraints

LO4 Be able to select technologies for an interactive media application

4.1 Select technologies for use in an interactive media application

4.2 Evaluate use of technology in meeting needs of users.