IMD400 - Interactive Media for Training & Instruction

Description:
This upper-level Interactive Media Design course provides practical application and experience in the creation of digitally mediated communication for training and instructional purposes. Students work individually and within teams to produce professional-quality media used for interactive training and instruction. The course provides hands-on experience identifying a training opportunity, followed by the design of a suitable innovation, and ending with the implementation of a solution. Students use computer software and technology to integrate text, graphics, video, audio, and animation in to produce interactive training and instruction.

Outcomes:

• Apply interaction design principles theory to an interactive media system
• Explore the use of learning and engagement theories in the production of interactive media
• Design and develop interactive media project for instruction or training purposes

Required Text(s):

Boller, S. and Kapp, K. (2017). Play to learn: Everything you need to know about designing effective learning games. ATD Press. ISBN: 978-1-56286-577-1