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Visual Communication (MCC118)
Points:	3
Enrolment Options:	Murdoch: S2-internal [see Teaching Periods and Census Dates]
Description:	Building upon the skills and understanding developed in Introduction to Digital Media, this unit explores design as it relates to the processes, techniques, and creative possibilities of multimedia production. Students develop a culturally informed understanding of design fundamentals, design and new media theory as well as skills and experience in developing basic interactive multimedia.
Contact time:	Lectures: 1 hour per week; laboratories: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites:	Nil.
Exclusions:	Students who have successfully completed MUL118 Principles of Multimedia may not enrol in this unit for credit.
Used in these Courses:	Games Art and Design (BDMedia) Interactive Digital Design (BDMedia) Online Communication and Production (BMedia)
Used in these Minors:	Multimedia Production New Media

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Handbook 2010

Unit: Visual Communication

Visual Communication (MCC118)