Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Experiencing the Digital City
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IMD07108
Module leader: Iain Donald
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will introduce the theory, design and creation of digital media to students. You will be invited to discuss semiotics, media images, visual culture and the digital city with the aim of providing you with the knowledge, processes and techniques of digital design and study examples of different digital media. The module will provide the opportunity to work in teams in order to develop digital experience and design a meaningful digital artefact using current technological tools.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a practical understanding of digital and interactive design processes and practice.

LO2: Select and utilise appropriate digital tools and design techniques for a task.

LO3: Communicate design ideas effectively for a given brief.

LO4: Develop a critical awareness of your own work and that of others.

LO5: Work effectively both individually and as a member of a design team.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tanis Grandison
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lecture - Combination of lectures, discussion and debates on contemporary digital design processes and practice. Lectures will incorporate learning technologies to facilitate class engagement and as prompts to wider discussions. These sessions will also introduce you to the principles of digital design which will be put into practice during the practical sessions.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical Class and Workshops where you will work independently and in small groups to support and discuss your work while designing and developing a digital experience.
Online Guided independent study 160 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 5 pages+design This assessment is an independent project responding to a given brief. The response will be communicated through design documentation for a digital artefact and written reflection.
Oral Presentation 50 3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 12 minutes This assessment comprises a group project. Students will work together on the design of a digital experience. The design will be shown in a formal presentation, including short reflections on their approach to the group project. You will receive a group mark moderated by peer review.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD07108 Experiencing the Digital City
 

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