April 1, 2016

In the context of this course, Multimedia is a module which combines different forms of content such as text, audio, images and film to create a video. Multimedia is for creative and enquiring minds and for those who are interested

Multimedia is split into three different sub modules. Pre-Production (Planning stage), Production (Filming Stage), Post Production (Editing and Exhibiting stage). All students will be working in project groups throughout the module, completing a video for April 2019.

It is recommended that for each step of module, two 40 minute classes a week (up to 80 minutes) is required. Different parts of the module can be completed on a weekly basis or all together in one block, depending

If the course is delivered through a double class once a week, there is sufficient material to cover from September to April. However, it is important to note that the course will be updated and will develop throughout the year.

Ideally, the teacher delivering the Multimedia Module would be creative and have an interest in storytelling, photography, film, Art, history, music, business or social innovation. For this module, the teacher takes on the role of a facilitator, guiding the students

Teachers are not required to have any technical skills to deliver this module. Many of the technical pieces are explained using video so an in depth knowledge of cameras and editing software is not required. The most important part of

Training takes place in DCU at the start of the academic year. The session involves an overview of the module material, practical hands-on experience with equipment, and a chance to meet with other teachers delivering the module.

Students will work in Project Groups for the majority of this Module. They will start this module with different levels of technical ability. Some students may prefer editing over camera work, others prefer to script write and storyboard. The module

Filming is done on students’ own smartphones / iPads and Canon 70D cameras are available on loan from DCU Access during the project. Editing is done on iMovie on Macbooks, which will also be provided on loan to the students

The teacher delivering the module will be supported by the Module Coordinator throughout the year through communication via the blog, email and Skype. Questions will be answered promptly and any concerns raised will be addressed. It is important that teachers

It has been our experience over the last three years that different schools will reach this point at different times. DCU Multimedia Mentors, who are current Multimedia students in DCU will be scheduled to deliver technology workshops in your school

All students participating in the Multimedia & Social Innovation Module will be working towards creating a video for submission in the DCU TY Awards 2019. This Ceremony will be held in April 2019 and will showcase all finished projects by