This project is investigating the most effective processes for translating primary and secondary source material on Aboriginal history and culture in northwest NSW into an interactive multimedia program on CD-ROM. In association with Aboriginal researcher Karen Flick, and in close consultation with Aboriginal communities, the project is drawing on new and existing research materials, particularly Aboriginal oral history audio and video tapes, to author an experimental multimedia program to allow users to gain insights into the dramatic themes of northwest history. Recent educational theoretical work has informed the design process. Non-Aboriginal viewpoints are being included, from official policies to the diverse views of local white residents, so that the user can explore the history of relationships and interactions between whites and Aboriginal people in the area. We held unrealistic expectations of the amount of Interactive Multimedia creative work which could be achieved with a limited budget. Generous support from the UTS Institute for Interactive Multimedia has allowed the greatest use of available resources. Nevertheless, the budget could only cover research, experimental design and programming and initial community consultation and evaluation. The result was a detailed prototype rather than our initial hope which was for a fully developed product. Nevertheless, the detailed prototype resulted in related research into the way different cultural groups respond to the detailed prototype.
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