Conánn FitzPatrick

"Blindness and visual impairment from most eye diseases and disorders can be reduced with early detection and treatment," U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson. "That's why eye health education programs that encourage those at high risk for eye disease to have regular dilated eye exams are essential in preventing vision loss. Healthy vision is a shared responsibility among the government, health care providers, community leaders, and the public."

Blindness and vision impairment represent not only a significant burden to those affected by sight loss, but also to the national economy as well."

Current multimedia presentations illustrating the effects of disease, focus on the anatomical effects on the eye and pay little attention to the effects of the disease on the visual field and it's emotional impact on patient.

Project Brief 1:

To illustrate the effects of disease on the visual field over time.

You must research using scientific journals to find the exact causes and effects of specific disease and how it effects the visual field and or the refractive result. Combine 3D Multimedia techniques and live action to explore the emotional effects of the onset of the chosen disease and explore how differing weather / lighting conditions alter it's effects.

Project Brief 2:

Explore and illustrate the eyes molecular structures and how they are effected by disease.

Using 3D modeling, animation and rending techniques create a multimedia presentation paring back the clutter to reveal the vista of the molecular constructs, illustrate how the eyes's micro-machines effect the eyes's cells and how they can be malformed or otherwise effected by disease.

Coursework 1- Tutorials: 20% of total marks

NB. These must be completed and posted on your web site for the following weeks class. If they are not, a note will be taken as incomplete or non-submission.

Coursework 2- Individual : 66.67% of total marks

• Sketchbook and image book depicting research findings, information layout and 3D image planning and model building.
• Mood boards (A3) and visual research/ problem solving diary (A4)- It may be possible to gain access to other imaging equipment e.g. microscopes in science departments..
• 3d textured model of designed object with specific internal content (Macro views showing the main points of the research findings)
• A series of presentation boards (A3 PDF at 300 dpi) to be printed and mounted as posters describing the main points of research. Title and annotations are to be included.
• An interactive presentation describing the specific research findings (using sound and narrative were appropriate) Ensure to use self-generated sound corresponding with copyright legislation.
• A self-reflective work journal. This relates to workflow analysis as an individual and a team as well as reflection on actual design methods or computer graphics techniques explored. Bullet point information is fine.

Coursework 3- Group: 13.33% of total marks

Group members are required to work together on common themes and to speed up the research process.

• A research presentation describing the details of a selected project brief.
• A multimedia presentation which must transfer knowledge about you chosen brief- describing clearly the specific aspect each individual will tackle.

Group work will assess the ability of individuals to work as a team as well as the professionalism of the final work created. There will be a formal presentation in week twelve.