Chabot College
Spring 2004
Removed Fall 2006
Digital Media 500
DIGITAL MEDIA LABORATORY
Catalog Description:
500 – Digital Media Laboratory
0 units
Extended practice of various topics from the digital media courses. Emphasis on developing
technical proficiency, software familiarity, and audio-visual literacy. Co-requisites: Digital Media
34A, 34B, 35A, 35B. Variable hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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use industry-standard multi-media applications;
identify visual elements and design principles;
utilize the creative process as a means of problem solving;
conceive, plan and execute computer-based multi-media projects.
Course Content:
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Use of industry-standard multi-media applications
Visual elements and design principles
The creative process as a means of problem solving
Computer-based multi-media projects
Methods of Presentation:
1. Individual instruction
2. Small group participation
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Create an animated sequence in Flash using frame-by-frame animation
b. Create an animated sequence in Flash using motion-tweening and shape-tweening
c. Create an animated sequence in Flash incorporating sound and imported images
d. Create a Flash movie whose content can be changed by the user’s click of a button
e. Create a Web page incorporating Flash-based navigation elements
f. Create a Flash movie whose behavior changes according to the user’s selections of
radio buttons or check boxes
g. Create a Flash movie whose behavior changes based on text that a user types into a
box
Chabot College
Course Outline for Digital Media 500, Page 2
Spring 2004
h. Create a Flash movie containing sound or video, in which the duration, volume, or
content of the sound or video is governed by user-operated controls
i. Hand-code a personal home page
j. Redesign an existing Web page in Dreamweaver to increase its usability
k. Create a multi-page Web site in Dreamweaver that presents information on a
particular topic
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Advanced technical skill as demonstrated by students’ performance in primary course
b. Enhanced general proficiency as demonstrated by students; performance on primary
course final project
Textbook(s) Typical:
Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh Visual QuickStart Guide, Katherine
Ulrich, Peachpit Press, 2002
Special Student Materials:
100 mb Zip disk
MS G:\Curriculum2004\Dig Media 500
New: 10/23/03