IT 8360: Planning Multimedia Projects

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IT 8360 Planning Multimedia Projects
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Readings

• Alessi Trollip
• Planning (Ch13)

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Alessi Trollip Model
Standards
PLANNING
Ongoing Evaluation
Project Management
DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
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Phase 1 Planning

• Define the scope
• Identify learner characteristics
• Establish constraints
• Cost the project
• Produce planning document style manual
• Determine collect resources
• Conduct initial brainstorming
• Define look feel
• Obtain client signoff

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Identify Learner Characteristics

• User Characteristics Chart (p. 440)

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Establish Constraints

• Hardware Software
• Budget Timelines
• Client Developer Responsibilities
• Content permissions

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Create a Budget/Cost Guide

• Content acquisition
• Scripting
• Screens
• Graphics
• Audio Video
• Interactions
• Travel
• Out of pocket expenses
• Overhead

• Data collection
• Bookmarking Record keeping
• Software testing
• Project management
• Clerical
• Packaging
• Manuals instructions

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Time Management

• assign tasks/responsibilities.
• establish regular meetings and communication.
• break large tasks into manageable portions.
• stick to self-imposed deadlines.
• utilize project management tools (Gantt chart for
  example) if needed

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Determine and Collect Resources

• Subject matter experts
• Instructional design resources
• Design assets (A/V, graphics, etc)
• Testers reviewers
• Hardware and software

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Conduct Brainstorming

• Establish brainstorming rules and method before
  you begin
• Assign a moderator
• Assign a recorder/secretary
• Thoroughly review and explore all ideas
  post-brainstorm
• Keep it professional, not personal!

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Determine Look Feel

• List design constraints/preferences in RFP
• Brainstorm about color palettes, font types,
  graphics, etc.
• Start making rough sketches of interface with
  paper pencil

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Obtain Client Signoff

• Planning document due 4/3
• learner/user characteristics
• define member duties
• constraints
• (hypothetical) cost
• planning document
• style guide
• list of potential resources
• initial prototype (to define the look and feel)