OUGD202 Module briefing.

Notes from the briefing.

Module deadline Wednesday 8th Feb 2012 1pm

60% of the module is about research/ concept development/ investigation

40% of the module is about the produciton and resolution

Have to be really consistent with the blogging for this module in order to learn and develop and document efficiently

ISSUU & VIMEO!

Very important for this module.

ISSUU - collections of devlopment

VIMEO - tests on a daily basis/ experiments

A systematic approach to documenting.

Temperamental stuff - organise - folders - files for briefs - name everything.

DIGITAL MEDIA

Interactive and Static/ Passive

Module focuses on Static/ Passive side of digital media but still considers Interactive possibilities.

Motion Graphics in particular is the focal point - sequential thinking - time - delivery

DESIGN FOR WEB

 web page layout

asset design and production

CSS

Corporate site design

Creative online content

Interface design

Flash Assets

Lots of areas under this topic to explore and consider. Broad range of job types and possibilities for creative responses.

CONSIDERATIONS

file size and format

end user capabilities

end user technology

fixed/specified aspect ratio (16:9 widescreen, 4:3 is the older ratio)

colour modes - RGB, wed safe, colour gate

Stimulated approach

keep the research process the same - what are you inspired by?

not just looking at design for screen it can be anything that you are inspired by or interested in.

Systematic approach

consistent development/ documentation and evaluation

Intuitive approach

AFTER EFFECTS WILL CONSUME YOUR TIME!