High School Course
Media Technology I
(MEDT-TP) 125123T1
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)
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.)
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Evaluate and discuss excellent and ineffective interactive multimedia
design.
Identify the elements, hardware and software components of multimedia.
Produce multimedia presentations and interactive web page design.
Produce a storyboard.
Research multimedia industry career opportunities.
Perform basic computer operations on a Macintosh computer.
Digitize photographs and line art by scanning images.
Edit graphic files using graphics software to improve the images.
Use a digital camera, download images, and edit the images.
Capture and digitize sound.
Capture, digitize, and edit video.
Describe varying file compression issues.
Create animation movies.
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