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SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

MULTIMEDIA COURSEWARE DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

Jamalludin Harun Department of Educational Multimedia Faculty of Education, UTM

SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v What is MULTIMEDIA COURSEWARE DESIGN? v What is the purpose of Courseware Design ?
To inform or to persuade users. This is accomplished by: delivering content presenting the content in a way that benefits the user

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SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v List at least 3 most important elements to observe when designing a multimedia courseware? v Why ?

v By examining a variety of multimedia courseware, you will learn to focus on both users needs & the information requirements of the content you want to deliver.

SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v Four primary aspects influence multimedia design:
Content Technology Visuals Economics

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SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v Content provides the bricks that build the pyramid, but the foundation rests solidly on both visuals and technology, with a heavy reliance on economics to make our project worth doing.

SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

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v In truth, almost every multimedia courseware has one flaw or another:
It be confusing accessibility Over-ambitious design Poor download/display time

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SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

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v Therefore, you have to plan a courseware that:
Well structured Easy to navigate Quick download/display time simplicity; clear and not too many choices consistency; builds trust with the user engagement; invites the user to participate

SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v Three parts of multimedia courseware design:
Information Design Interaction Design Visual Design

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SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v What is information? v Why do we need to design information? v How do we do analysis for information design? v How can we apply these principles to courseware design? v Discuss in a group of 2 to 4.

SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

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Presentation Interaction Information

Clarifying your communication goals and arranging your ideas into a design that serves those goals. (Strategy & Organization of Contents)

The mechanics of the design and answer the question, How should it work?. (Interaction, Navigation & Control)

Presentation is the style and layout of the elements on the screen. Addresses the question: How should it look ? (Visual & Presentation)

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SPM4332: CD-ROM BASED MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
v In your opinion, which design document (and design phase) is the MOST important part in web design.
Information Design ? Interaction Design ? Visual Design ?

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