Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
ICS 285
Course Title
Digital Media Capstone
Credits
Three (3)
Date of Outline
November 14, 2005
(Margaret Phanes, Steve George)
2. Course Description
Provides an opportunity to integrate and
employ tools and knowledge developed
during the Digital Media program. Evaluates
design and technical skills in digital media
publishing projects. Assesses internship
experiences and job market research for
employment strategies. A comprehensive
professional digital media publishing
portfolio is required as a capstone project.
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
ICS 283 and DM faculty approval
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Employ the principles of digital media design, publishing, and information
technology in project form. Prepare quality oral and written communication in
individual and group project management. Practice job search and presentation
skills.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
h.
j.
k.
l.
employ summarized knowledge of the principles of digital media
publishing in project form;
report and explain technical component decisions for effective digital
media equipment solutions;
Express competency in operating system, file management, removable
systems, cross-platform, and file compression through project problem
solving;
construct a web site that integrates web servers, secure FTP, email, and
internet browser technology;
generate job data and comparative portfolio styles using internet research;
refine group project team skills for presentations;
exhibit a digital media publishing portfolio to display skills in digital
imaging, illustrative drawing, publishing, and authoring software;
practice portfolios presentation skills for job interviews
communicate knowledge of professional standards with all project
participants: design team, admin, prepress studio, web services, and client.
identify and select professional organizations for networking and skill
building;
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
2 Weeks
Digital Media design skills intensive: visual theme,
navigation, color, type, design elements checklist
(a, h)
2 Weeks
Digital Media software skills intensive: image
editing, vector graphics, layout, web authoring,
repurposing content (a, c, h)
2 Weeks
Digital Media technology skills intensive: graphics
formats, image optimization, color spaces, image
resolution, pdf, scanning, technical checklist (b, c,
h)
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3 Weeks
Project: select a client, research demographic and
current materials. Create a print and web presence.
(a, d, e, h)
2 Weeks
Group Project; Online gallery
Workflow model: working partners (a, b, c, f, k)
1 Week
Portfolio research: goals, audience, portfolio map,
web site evaluation form, written content (d, j, e, l)
1 Week
Portfolio: resume, cover letter, business card, and
work samples. (a, c, e, h)
1 Week
Testing: site map, platforms, links, fonts (a, c, d, h,)
1 Week
Preparing for job interview: research, rehearsal
promotion: career sites, directories, professional
organization (e, h, j, l)
1 Week
Digital Media publishing portfolio presentations
(a, d, h, j. k, l)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered
from those currently available in the field. Examples include
Designing a Digital Portfolio, Cynthia L. Baron
Experience Design, Nathan Shedroff
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not
limited to
10-20%
Job market and portfolio research
10-20%
Class group project
30-50%
Class individual projects
15-30%
Final Portfolio project presentation
and evaluation
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10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods
will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include,
but are not limited to
(a) lectures and class discussions;
(b) digital media smart board presentations;
(c) narrated PowerPoint presentations;
(d) hands-on computer tutorials
(e) design project handouts
(f) class exercises and projects
(g) guest speakers;
(h) group project activities;
(i) student presentations;
(j) internet research
(j) web-based assignments and activities;
(k) reflective journals and/or study logs or papers;
(l) group and/ or individual projects with presentations;
(m) Service-Learning, community service
(n) Co-op internships