Course Description :  This course familiarizes students with basic techniques using hardware and software  tools to create various media for multimedia productions.  Students will learn basic graphic creation, audio capture, video capture and animation techniques.  Prerequisite:  MM1013

Pre-requisite skills:  Students should have basic knowledge of multimedia concepts and software from MM1013, Fundamentals of Multimedia Design.  Students should be capable of conducting basic computer operations within a Windows operating system (e.g., copying files, manipulating the mouse, keyboarding text and navigating).  Students should be comfortable with Internet browsing.  Students should also be capable of developing written documents that employ correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.  

Program Learning Objectives:
1. Identify personal ethical foundations for decision-making.
2. Conduct a needs analysis, task and target audience analysis, and sequence multimedia content to meet the needs of the target audience.
3. Demonstrate aptitude in at least one web development language or program.
4. Capture and edit digitized graphics, audio and video and import them into a multimedia application.
5. Demonstrate competence with at least two authoring tools.

Required Texts and Materials:  

• Wong, Yue-Ling, Digital Art:  Its Art and Science. Prentice Hall, 2009.  

• Smith, Jennifer, Adobe Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom, Wiley, 2010

• 1 GB (or larger) thumbdrive or external drive

• 1 pair stereo headphones with microphone using mini plug or USB plug

Course Requirements :
Each student is required to complete all lab assignments, daily readings, class quizzes , presentations as outlined, and exams.  Each student will be expected to exhibit mutual respect.   If these requirements are not met, the offending student may be removed from class.

The student will provide all the necessary storage supplies for data and projects.  Back up all your data and projects on a continual basis.  Electronic loss of data is NOT an excuse.  Although digital cameras are available on a first come-first serve basis for check out in the department, there are only a few.  It is recommended that students provide their own digital cameras or have access to one throughout the duration of this course.  Recommend cameras that use SDcards or take pictures in common formats

Course Position in Curriculum:   This course should be taken after MM1013, Fundamentals of Multimedia Design during the freshman year.

Withdrawals

The last date to drop with an automatic withdrawal is 6 APR. Students must complete the official administrative process to withdraw from a class. Failure to do so will result in the student receiving an "F."

Evaluation:

Seminar One: Text/Graphics  

Seminar Two: Audio  

Seminar Three: Video /MM Production

Seminar Four: Multimedia Authoring

Teaching Strategies:   This course has lectures and labs in a computer lab environment.   Additionally, students will be required to spend time studying, reading, and completing homework assignments.  Research has shown that students should spend at least 2 hours of study time for each hour spent in class.  That equates to 8 hours in addition to the 4 hours of "class time."

Lab Requirements Start your labs in class. There is no make up for missed in class labs. Start Projects in class; and if needed, finish them during open lab hours. During scheduled class periods, students may use the lab computers or personal electronic devices to access course materials only. Materials not directly related to this course MAY NOT be accessed at any time on university or personal devices. Cell phones may be set to silent for emergencies only. Non-emergency calls/texts/emails should not be acknowledged during class time. That means –NO MESSAGING, FACEBOOKING, E-MAILING, TEXTING! Each time you break this rule 5 points will be taken from your lab points!

Participation Requirements: You will be required to participate in class discussions. If you are not in class when assignments are due, you must make appropriations for your work to be submitted on time. All assignments are due at the stated times. If you submit assignments after the designated time, your assignment is considered late and unacceptable. If there is a valid reason for extended absence, schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith to discuss options for make-up.

Administrative Withdrawal: If, during the course of the semester, a student's class average falls below a passing grade due to inadequate participation, I may recommend the assignment of an "AW" prior to the last date for an automatic withdrawal. If a student has missed more than 6 class periods, and the drop/add period has expired, then I may recommend Administrative Withdrawal to the Chair of the Department.

I reserve the right to amend or revise this syllabus, as it becomes necessary.

Common Syllabi
http://www.cameron.edu/uploads/e6/13/e61364bd6bd45c74fdc5bc420a111969/Common_syllabus_Spring 2012_16Week.pdf