Special Topics Course Proposal Form
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
ORIGINATING CAMPUS: ( ) Ammerman ( X ) Eastern
( ) Grant
Date Submitted to Campus Dean: _____04/11_____
To meet the ideals of Suffolk County Community College, new courses should, if appropriate, consider issues arising
from elements of cultural diversity in areas of textbook choice, selection of library and audio-visual materials, and
teaching methodology.
CAMPUS DEAN E-MAILS ENTIRE PROPOSAL PACKET TO THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE CHAIR AS A WORD DOCUMENT UPON ITS APPROVAL.
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PROCEDURES
1. Instructor downloads and drafts proposal and syllabus from Special Topics link on the Curriculum Website
2. Proposer sends the files (proposal and syllabus) electronically to the Academic Chair for distribution and support
from Academic Department.
3. Academic Chair initials the proposal upon approval and electronically forwards file and syllabus to the Campus
Dean.
4. Upon approval, the Campus Dean initials the proposal and electronically forwards file and syllabus to the College
Curriculum Committee Chair for posting on the Curriculum Website.
5. The College Curriculum Chair will electronically forward the files (including syllabus) to the College Associate Dean
for Curriculum and Assessment.
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Proposed by: Faye Lourenso/Mark Moritz
Date of Proposal: 04/15/11
Department/Discipline: Visual Arts/Computer Art
Course #: ART295
I.
Course Title: Introduction to Digital Media
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS
A.
*Credit Hours : 3
Contact Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 2
*See Curriculum Website for Credit/Contact Hours Formula.
II.
B.
Class Size
C.
Course Fees
Lab Fees X Course Fees_____
RELATIONSHIP TO MASTER SCHEDULE
A.
**Proposed Semesters Course will run:
Fall: 2011 Winter_(yr.)____ Spring: 2012
B.
**Projected Termination Date
Fall_(yr.)____
Winter_(yr.)____
Summer_(yr.)____
Spring_(yr.)____
Summer_(yr.)____
**Special Topics courses may run for only two semesters. Upon the completion of the second semester, the
course must be withdrawn from the schedule unless it has been re-approved as a Special Topics course or
approved as a permanent course. Under no circumstances may a Special Topics course run for more than four
semesters.
III.
Rationale for Course:
The course exposes students to digital media creation and production process. The
emphasis will be on digital imaging, audio, video and devices. This course can be used as
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an ART elective or unrestricted elective for the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies.
A proposal to make this a permanent course has been submitted as a course in the Digital
Media and Animation program (curriculum change for Computer Art). Also, the course
may be substituted for GRD102 Adobe InDesign for Fall 2011 matriculated students
enrolled in Computer Art.
IV.
Description of Course:
Introduction to fundamental design principles and concepts related to the production of
digital media. Explores composition, static and moving screen design, and planning
techniques. Students will learn the production process and acquire the necessary skills to
produce a finished digital story. Emphasis on the use of digital imaging, digital video, nonlinear editing and audio for output to a digital medium.
V.
Approvals
Department Approval: FL
Date: 4/15/11
Academic Chair
Campus Dean Approval_Evon Walters___
Date__4/15/11__________
Campus Dean
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SPECIAL TOPICS • COURSE SYLLABUS
I.
Course Number and Title: ART295 Introduction to Digital Media
II.
Description of Course:
Introduction to fundamental design principles and concepts related to the
production of digital media. Explores composition, static and moving screen design,
and planning techniques. Students will learn the production process and acquire the
necessary skills to produce a finished digital story. Emphasis on the use of digital
imaging, digital video, non-linear editing and audio for output to a digital medium.
III.
Course Objectives:
(What should students learn as a result of taking this course and how will they demonstrate that
learning?)
Upon completion of this course students will:
1. Identify the stages of production.
2. Demonstrate the ability to schedule planning and development stages for
digital media.
3. Identify, describe and apply the basic principles, methods and techniques that
may be used to create a digital story.
4. Demonstrate preparing, modifying and finalizing a script for digital media.
5. Apply basic design principles to layout and produce a storyboard for a digital
story.
6. Employ image capturing and digital video devices.
7. Demonstrate the use of computer hardware and software to manipulate
graphics, video and sound.
8. Demonstrate use of non-linear editing software.
9. Assemble and construct digital stories for computer display or video output.
10. Select and prepare a digital story for peer review.
IV.
Required Texts and Materials:
(List textbooks, newspapers, journals, Internet resources, CD-ROMS, Videos, other teaching materials
to be used in the course.)
Introduction to Media Production by Gorham Kindem and Robert B. Musburger
[ISBN 978-0240810829]
External Portable Hard Drive, no smaller than 500gb
Sketchbook to be used as a journal and planning book
V.
Assessment of Student Learning:
(Describe assessment measures, i.e., instruments that measure the attainment of course objectives.)
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The final grade will be based on the following grading criteria:
Classroom quizzes and in-class projects: 70% of final grade
Projects: 30% of final grade
Each project’s grade will be based on the following grading criteria:
Classroom work, completion in a timely manner, accuracy: 50% of project
grade
Presentation: 50% of project grade
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Weekly Outline of Topics and Assignments:
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Week 2:
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Introduction: Lecture: Chapter 1: Producing.
Lecture: Chapter 2: The Production Process: Project One assigned.
Lecture: Chapter 3: Producing and Production Management: Studio:
Project One.
Lecture: Chapter 4: Scriptwriting: Project One Due.
Lecture: Chapter 5: Directing: Project Two assigned.
Lecture: Chapter 6: Audio/Sound: Studio: Project Two.
Lecture: Chapter 7: Lighting and Design: Project Two Due.
Lecture: Chapter 8: The Camera: Project Three assigned.
Lecture: Chapter 9: Recording: Studio: Project Three.
Lecture: Chapter 10: Editing: Studio: Project Three.
Lecture: Chapter 11: Graphics, Animation, and Special Effects: Project
Three Due.
Lecture: Chapter 12: The Future and Your Career: Final Project Assigned.
Studio: Final Project
Studio: Final Project
Presentation and critique of Final project: Exit Examination.
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