Media Computation (COMP10003)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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AIMS

Computing programming can be used to solve problems in many diverse areas, such as business, science, humanities, and design. Many tasks in these areas require manipulating, analysing, and visualising data and media using computer programs. This subject teaches students with little or no background in computer programming how to design and write basic programs using a high-level procedural programming language, and to solve simple problems using these skills, with a specific focus on media computation, such as manipulating images and dynamic web content.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Fundamental programming constructs; fundamental data structures; abstraction; basic program structures; algorithmic problem solving; introduction to the media computation and introduction to web development, algorithms for programming visual design, programming user interfaces, iterative design. 

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Develop programs that can manipulate static, structured data using a high-level language such as Python
  • Apply an iterative and agile approach to solve problems using programming
  • Evaluate proposed solutions using techniques such as digital and paper prototypes
  • Use programming to effectively communicate data to non-technical people
  • Collaborate effectively in small groups to jointly solve computational problems

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • An ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • The capacity to solve problems, including the collection and evaluation of information
  • The capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection
  • Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
  • An expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and the capacity to do so

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

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Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A two-part group programming challenge Part 1 in Week 6 (15%); Part 2 in Week 12 (20%) Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 are addressed in the two-part group programming challenge.

  • 30-35 hours (of work required)
Week 6 and Week 1235%

One test Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are addressed in the mid-semester test

  • 45 minutes (total)
Mid semester15%

One examination

  • 3 hours
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% in the end-of-semester examination.		End of semester50%

Additional details

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are addressed in the two-part group programming challenge, the mid-semester test, and the examination. ILOs 4-5 are addressed in the two-part group programming challenge.

Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% in the end-of-semester examination.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorWally Smith
    CoordinatorGreg Wadley
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours60 hours, comprised of one 2-hour lecture, one 1-hour interactive lecture (technique practice), and one 2-hour workshop per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Greg Wadley
    greg.wadley@unimelb.edu.au
    Wally Smith
    wsmith@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025