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well, there a number of things you are able to do in multimedia, its not just video! You are able to either do animated movies (3D or 2D), webpages/sites, Graphic Design and there are also a few more which i cant get off the top of my brain 
The Brucemaster
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Im pretty sure you can do a Powerpoint presentation aswell as these things. It should be in the syllabus somewhere, if not contact the BOS.
pungemo
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I learned that you can actually do an interactive project, most commonly a game. I would recommend against this though as the markers are unlikely to possess the computer skills required to enjoy a video game. Games are also generally looked upon as low art so I would definately avoid this unless you feel you can create one suitable for the target audience, ie the markers.
I wouldn't suggest against it if you TRULY know what you're doing. As for games being perceived as low art, that cannot be an excuse by markers to failing/degrading the mark for a submission.
The only thing I would suggest with games is that they are EXTREMELY time-consuming, and to do a game in the time you'd probably have needed to have started prior, or merely doing a mod of a game with an interactive storyline.
The definition of multimedia is very vague, and one of the reasons I decided against it when I was doing EE2, it looks like its still as dodgy as ever
The only thing I would suggest with games is that they are EXTREMELY time-consuming, and to do a game in the time you'd probably have needed to have started prior, or merely doing a mod of a game with an interactive storyline.
The definition of multimedia is very vague, and one of the reasons I decided against it when I was doing EE2, it looks like its still as dodgy as ever
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This is bloody pathetic, they basically want a website, and when multimedia composes of so much more
Yeah in other words, its really a dodgy syllabus drawn up by people who have NO FUCKING IDEA what multimedia really issyllabus said:
This is bloody pathetic, they basically want a website, and when multimedia composes of so much more
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pungemo
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Regarding Games as Low Art:
While the markers opinion of the medium may not be an acceptable reasoning behind a poor mark it can lead to a negative sentiment toward your work from the markers. This in turn could lead to small problems being accentuated. While hopefully the majority of HSC markers are fair, open-minded people you can never be sure and interactive entertainment is more subjective than anything else you can create. While this also applies to websites it is to a much lower degree.
While the markers opinion of the medium may not be an acceptable reasoning behind a poor mark it can lead to a negative sentiment toward your work from the markers. This in turn could lead to small problems being accentuated. While hopefully the majority of HSC markers are fair, open-minded people you can never be sure and interactive entertainment is more subjective than anything else you can create. While this also applies to websites it is to a much lower degree.
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But that logic can apply for anything, regardless of the medium in question. If there is a classicist poet who stumbles across a post-modern poem criticising classical poetry, then can that bias be used to accord a reasonably 'bad' score?pungemo said:
There are checks in place to prevent such happenings, each major work is marked by two markers, and a check to maintain that there is no major disparity. If such a case occurs, then a head marker is given the task to adjudicate the issue. (Correct me if I'm wrong)
Like I said, the problem wouldn't be that games are considered low art, but rather that the quality is not up to par with say a short story or film or website, due mainly to the vastly difficult nature of game creation/production.
One could easily produce a simple piece, barely taking more than a week to film/produce but if the quality of content/discussion within this is of such a high quality, with sufficient justification for the film structure, then there is absolutely no reason why it should not be accorded a fairly decent mark. Whether it'll get into the showpieces is another matter, and that is reserved for outstanding works, which is a tad more subjective.
pungemo
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I'm sorry I think I may not have got across what I actually intended to say. The main issue behind using interactive entertainment is that the majority of HSC markers, being of the age that they most commonly are, will not understand games. As I said, they do not possess the skills to experience the full range of effects offered by a game that has been well done. Simply, if all you manage to do is perish or get stuck with no idea how to escape/move/look around then it will not be an enjoyable experience.
While I agree that the structures in place for HSC marking are usually quite effective problems do arise when both markers have no idea what your trying to demonstrate in your work, which will be the case if neither of them can navigate through the first chapter/level/scene.
The reason that games are percieved as low art is that they generally are low art. The majority of games involve shooting, fighting or racing with very little in the way of the story or ideas. If you were to create a game you would have to make one which appeals to the target audience, or one with which they will at least be able to relate on some level. This could be very difficult to achieve as very rarely has a developer produced a game which has a deep story line and high ideas, the whole experience would have to be completely unique.
Also, you are right about creating a game, it is a very difficult and arduous process, even when compared to film and writing. I have even done a bit of it myself, which is part of the reason why I did not consider it at length for my major work. If you were to approach this medium you would definately wish to gain access to an already existing engine/architecture.
Hopefully I have cleared up what I meant about low art, not that its perception as such is necessarily going to impact on the mark, but that the reality underlying this perception may lead the focus away from the ideas toward the gameplay. It is very difficult to judge gameplay, especially without prior gaming experience.
While I agree that the structures in place for HSC marking are usually quite effective problems do arise when both markers have no idea what your trying to demonstrate in your work, which will be the case if neither of them can navigate through the first chapter/level/scene.
The reason that games are percieved as low art is that they generally are low art. The majority of games involve shooting, fighting or racing with very little in the way of the story or ideas. If you were to create a game you would have to make one which appeals to the target audience, or one with which they will at least be able to relate on some level. This could be very difficult to achieve as very rarely has a developer produced a game which has a deep story line and high ideas, the whole experience would have to be completely unique.
Also, you are right about creating a game, it is a very difficult and arduous process, even when compared to film and writing. I have even done a bit of it myself, which is part of the reason why I did not consider it at length for my major work. If you were to approach this medium you would definately wish to gain access to an already existing engine/architecture.
Hopefully I have cleared up what I meant about low art, not that its perception as such is necessarily going to impact on the mark, but that the reality underlying this perception may lead the focus away from the ideas toward the gameplay. It is very difficult to judge gameplay, especially without prior gaming experience.