BGM101 - June 2022

Assignment Part 1: Design Document

Due date: 16 July 2022 by 2:00 pm

Release date: 20 June 2022
Value: 20%
Assignment type: Groups of 2 students

A. Rationale

The assignment assesses the following learning outcomes:

 CLO1: explain multimedia elements and theory of semiotics;
 CLO3: produce the required documentation for planning, testing and evaluation of an
interactive multimedia application.

B. Instructions

You are required to create an interactive multimedia application that will teach the user
something about Balinese culture and traditions. As a team, discuss what aspect of Balinese
culture you would like to focus on. It may be a dance, music, or a traditional story or any
other aspect. You are expected to implement the application as a game. For part 1 of your
assignment, you are required to develop the Design Specifications that contain the following
sections:

Section 1: Introduction [Group Task]

In this section, provide an introduction to the multimedia project. Discuss the

- Title of the project

- Objectives of the project
- Advantages of using multimedia for this project

You may provide references to sources to support your discussion. Use APA referencing (7th
edition) and refer to the Academic Integrity Policy.
Section 2: User Analysis [Group Task]

In this section, you should discuss the following:

- User persona: a description of the characteristics of the intended users of the
application;
- Choice of modalities : what type of inputs/outputs are suitable for the intended users;
- User’s expectations: what the user expects to achieve from using the application and
how this will align with the use of multimedia.

Section 3: Project Design Document [Group Task]

Discuss as a team and complete the project design document in Appendix A. This design
document will highlight the functional requirements of the application. Based on your project
design document, divide the tasks for items 3 (Sound and Effects), 4 (Gameplay Mechanics),
5 (User Interface) and 6 (Other Features) between the two team members.

Section 4: Storyboard [Individual Work]

Each team member must produce the storyboards for their respective parts. The storyboard
should visualize the sequence for your planned interactive multimedia application. Each
storyboard must contain information about the scene name, scene description, visual design,
and description of multimedia elements (text, graphics, videos, audio, and animations).

Each student must use the storyboard template provided in Appendix B, and produce at least
THREE (3) storyboards.

Section 5: Multimedia Assets [Individual Work]

Based on the multimedia elements described in your storyboards, each student is required to
provide details about the planned or selected assets and complete the table in Appendix C.
You must provide information about:

- Name of the asset

- The type of asset (audio/video/image/animation/etc)
- Description of the asset – explain what the asset is, for example “an animated ball that
bounces up and down”
- Source of the asset – whether you will create it yourself or where you will obtain it
and the copyright on the asset
 - Semiotic Analysis – discussion on the signs, symbols and meanings of this asset, and
the reason it is suitable for the scene.

C. Report Writing and Submission Guidelines

Submission Submission to LMS by 2:00 p.m

No resubmission allowed
Late Submission Please fill out the Late Submission Form to be considered for
extension.
Penalty of 5 marks per working day will be imposed if:
- late submission form is not included;
- reason for extension is not given;
- extension is not granted.

Cover Sheet Include the Assignment Cover Sheet

Academic You are expected to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy. All
Integrity referencing and citation should use APA Style (7th Edition preferred).

You do not need to submit the similarity report.

Turnitin similarity reports will be generated by the lecturer and
penalties imposed for similarity exceeding 15%.
You may be subject to additional penalties according to the Academic
Integrity Policy.
Additional  All materials must be produced in a written format using Times
Requirements
New Roman, size 12, 1.5 lines spacing, 2.5cm for top, right, and
bottom margin, 3cm for left margin.
 All work should demonstrate an appropriate level of English
language and grammar as a basic pre-requisite of passing the
assessment.
 There should be a caption at the bottom of each
picture/graphic/diagram/chart, and a caption above of each table.
Besides, additional explanations might be required.

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Appendix A: Project Design Document

mm/dd/yyyy
Project Design Document

Project Concept
You control a in this
1 playerType top Down / side view / game
isometric
Player
Control where makes the player
user input type description of player movement.

During the game, from

2 types of objects appear area(s) of the screen

Basic and the goal of the game is to

Gameplay
goal of the game.

There will be sound effects and particle effects

3 description of sound effects description of particle effects

Sound
& Effects There will also be
description of any other expected special effects or animation in the project
(each student will be responsible for one or more effects)

As the game progresses, making it

4 description of gameplay mechanic, effect of gameplay mechanic

Gameplay There will also be

Mechanics
description of any other gameplay mechanic(s) and their effect on the game.
(each student will be responsible for one or more mechanics)
 The will whenever
5 score/lives/ increase/ condition to change score/lives/timer.
timer decrease
User
Interface At the start of the game, the title and the game will end when
“Working title will appear condition to end the game.

Any other notes about the project will address the objectives of the game. Each player
6 will be responsible for one or more features.
Other
Features

Project Timeline

Milestone Description Due

#1 - Functional feature(s) by milestone #1

mm/dd
- Responsibility of <Student>

#2 - Functional feature(s) by milestone #2

mm/dd
- Responsibility of <Student>

#3 - Functional feature(s) by milestone #3

mm/dd
- Responsibility of <Student>

#4 - Functional feature(s) by milestone #4

mm/dd
- Responsibility of <Student>

#5 - Functional feature(s) by milestone #5

mm/dd
- Responsibility of <Student>

- Feature on backlog - not a part of the minimum viable product

Backlog - Feature on backlog - not a part of the minimum viable product mm/dd
- Feature on backlog - not a part of the minimum viable product
Appendix B: Storyboard Template

Project Title: Student Name:

Scene Name:
Description:
Visual Design Description of Multimedia
Elements:
Text:
Graphic:
Audio:
Video:
Animation:

Scene Name:
Description:
Visual Design Description of Multimedia
Elements:
Text:
Graphic:
Audio:
Video:
Animation:
Scene Name:
Description:
Visual Design Description of Multimedia
Elements:
Text:
Graphic:
Audio:
Video:
Animation:

Scene Name:
Description:
Visual Design Description of Multimedia
Elements:
Text:
Graphic:
Audio:
Video:
Animation:
Appendix C: Multimedia Assets List

Scene Asset Type (Audio/Image/etc) Description Source and Semiotic Analysis (if applicable)
Name Name Copyright
 BGM101 Assignment 1 (Semester 1, 2020)
Group Marking scheme (60%)
Student 1: Full Name & Student ID Student 2: Full Name & Student ID

Marks Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Excellent Marks

Tasks CLO
(0 – 4) (5 – 7) (8 – 10) Awarded
The title and objectives are not clearly The title objectives are The title and objectives are directly aligned
stated, are not measurable and leave stated and can be to the goals of the project, are clearly
Title and questions. There are serious questions measurable. Objectives detailed and articulated, can be easily
CLO1 10
Section 1: Objectives about whether or not they can be attained seem reasonable for the measured and can be easily understood.
within the proposed timeline. proposed timeline. Objectives can reasonably be attained
Introductio within the proposed timeline.
n Discussion on the use of multimedia Sufficient discussion on Clear and detailed discussion on the use of
Advantages vague, not applied to the project. the use of multimedia to multimedia supported by references which
of using CLO1 10 achieve the project are correctly cited and included in
multimedia objectives, some reference list.
references cited.
Section 2: User Provide minimal explanations of intended Provide sufficient Exceeds expectations with details of
persona and CLO1 10 users. explanations of intended intended users.
User modalities users. (
Analysis User expectations minimal or irrelevant User expectations listed Detailed justification provided on how the
User CLO1 10 to the project and aligned with the use of user expectations are aligned with the use
Expectations
multimedia of multimedia
Project concept filled but not relevant to Project concept consistent Project concept provides clear and detailed
Project 10
CLO3 the goals of the project with the goals of the information about gameplay and
Section 3: Concept
project. functionalities. Multimedia elements
Project carefully considered.
Milestone list is vague, incomplete, or Milestones are listed but Provides a detailed list of functional
Design
too closely associated with course could use more detail. Key features necessary to achieve the project
Project CLO3 10
Document deliverables to accurately describe and features may be omitted. goals. Features are specific to the project
Timeline
guide design work. and encompass active design milestones as
well as course deliverables.
TOTAL GROUP MARKS (A)
 Individual Marking scheme (40%)

Student: Full Name and Student ID

Marks Marks
Tasks CLO Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Excellent
Allocated (0 – 4 marks) (5 – 7 marks) (8 – 10 marks) Awarded
Lacks many design Design is expressive, has some Design is unique and displays elements
Visual elements or interest. Has unique features. that are totally their own
CLO1 10 minimal additional
Section 4: Design
features. Not much attempt
Storyboard to show creativity.
Multimedia Description of multimedia Brief description of the use of Multimedia elements described with
CLO1 10 elements missing or multimedia elements. unique applications to the design
Elements
irrelevant
Source and Source and copyright of Sources of assets and copyright Evident effort to source for suitable
Section 5: CLO1 10 assets not sufficiently clearly described assets with copyright information
Copyright
Multimedia discussed clearly detailed.
Provide minimal Provide sufficient explanations Depth and complexity of ideas
Assets
Semiotics CLO1 10 explanations of semiotic of semiotic elements. supported by rich, engaging details,
Description Analysis elements. supported by references which are
correctly cited.
TOTAL INDIVIDUAL MARKS (B)

TOTAL GROUP MARKS (A)

LATE SUBMISSION PENALITY – 5 marks /DAY (C)

REFERENCING AND CITATION PENALTY (D)

TOTAL OVERALL MARKS (A+B) – (C + D)