Student groups are expected to complete their project during the semester, so the scale of effort should be sensible. Each student is likely to spend up to 90 hours on the project, so it should be something you want to do!
Many projects are likely to involve use of the special equipment available at Virginia Tech, such as to prepare videotapes and/or interactive multimedia materials.
Since multimedia project development is almost always carried out by teams, you will work in a group of 4-6 students. Thus, each section is expected to have 5 groups. Please be sensible in forming your groups, making sure people can work together. You should develop a written agreement or "contract" on working together, that will cover how to balance the workload. Groups are entirely responsible for their own interaction and for ensuring that everyone does their fair share --- they are empowered to rate each other on quantity and quality of effort, and that will be considered in assigning individual grades on the projects.
Each project will have an outside contact person (usually the instructor, unless otherwise stated). The contact person will act as a client, helping with requirements and ultimately gauging the suitability and quality of the project.