High School Course
Computer Multimedia/Animation Technology
(CMAT-TP) 1236268T
Prerequisite: Business Computer Information
Systems I (BEGCIS1) 12011200 or (BCIS1-TP)
1201120T or Computer Applications (CA-TP)
1234147T
College WECM Equivalent
Introduction to Multimedia
IMED 1301 or IMED 1401 (or IMED 1001 CEU)
OR
Basic Animation
ARTV 1303 or ARTV 1403 (or ARTV 1003
CEU)
ENHANCEMENTS:
 Demonstrate knowledge of legal restrictions and copyright laws
related to media
 Utilize appropriate compression schemes for various product
output
 The student’s portfolio will demonstrate skills and varied
experiences in multimedia
 Utilize a scanner to acquire artwork for use in projects
 Utilize a digital camera to take and acquire photographs for use
in projects
 Acquire video for use in projects
 Utilize audio equipment/tools to record sound for use in projects
 Select and use appropriate resolution settings for multimedia
and web output
Course Outcomes - Introduction to Multimedia
(IMED 1301/1401)
Course Description:
A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of multimedia. Topics
include digital image editing, digital sound and video editing, animation, web page development,
and interactive presentations. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing effective multimedia
presentations.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify the elements and hardware/software components of multimedia; produce an interactive
multimedia presentation; select optimal multimedia strategies for various delivery systems; and
research multimedia industry career opportunities.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
2.
Evaluate and discuss excellent and ineffective interactive multimedia
design.
Identify the elements, hardware and software components of multimedia.
3.
Produce multimedia presentations and interactive web page design.
4.
Produce a storyboard.
5.
Research multimedia industry career opportunities.
6.
Perform basic computer operations on a Macintosh computer.
7.
Digitize photographs and line art by scanning images.
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“Yes”
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
8.
Edit graphic files using graphics software to improve the images.
9.
Use a digital camera, download images, and edit the images.
10. Capture and digitize sound.
11. Capture, digitize, and edit video.
12. Describe varying file compression issues.
13. Create animation movies.
14. Import graphics, sound, and video files into a web presentation (using
software such as Director).
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
Shuman, James E. Multimedia Concepts, enhanced edition. ISBN: 0-619-11052-X.
Adobe Photoshop
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“Yes”
Course Outcomes – Basic Animation (ARTV 1303 or 1403)
Course Description: Examination of concepts, characters, and storyboard for basic animation
production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated
image sequences.
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate character generation skills; communicate conceptual ideas through
storyboards; execute animation sequences; and develop artwork using traditional or digital tools.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Demonstrate character generation skills.
2.
Communicate conceptual ideas through storyboards.
3.
Execute animation sequences.
4.
Develop artwork using traditional or digital tools.
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal restrictions and copyright laws related to media.
6.
Utilize appropriate compression schemes for various product output.
7.
The student’s portfolio will demonstrate skills and varied experiences in
multimedia.
8.
Utilize a scanner to acquire artwork for use in projects.
9.
Utilize a digital camera to take and acquire photographs for use in projects.
10.
Acquire video for use in projects.
11.
Utilize audio equipment/tools to record sound for use in projects.
12.
Select and use appropriate resolution settings for multimedia and web output.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
None.
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“Yes”