Multimedia Course Syllabus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers multimedia concepts and applications utilizing
text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and various multimedia applications in the design,
development, and creation of multimedia presentations and publications within an interactive
environment. Students will create a digital portfolio and other independent projects. Emphasis is
placed on project based learning experiences to understand design issues. The required prerequisite
is Keyboarding 5100 (or successful completion of State of South Carolina proficiency examination)
and Computer Applications or Integrated Business Applications 1. Recommended grade levels are
10th through 12th grades. Multimedia is a 1 unit course. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS
REQUIRED, ONE COMPUTER PER STUDENT.
TEXTBOOKS:
Glencoe
Introduction to Multimedia
Thomson
The Web Collection: Revealed,
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8,
Flash 8, and Fireworks 8
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY: Students will be given challenging real-world projects and
assignments typical of the industry standards in the Interactive Media field. Structured practice and
individualized instruction will be provided to students. Students will demonstrate cooperative skills
including teamwork, leadership, and self-management in the completion of projects. High quality
work is expected and students will be given the opportunity to redo work until it meets standards
specified during instruction. Classroom activities will include: reading, research projects, and
problem solving. Troubleshooting, problem-solving, research, and creative exploration will be an
integral component of the course. Assessment methods will include written exams, real-world
project evaluations, performance evaluations, and written/oral presentations.
COURSE GOALS:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of computer ethics and safety. (A1-8)
2. Apply appropriate employability skills in daily class work attitudes. (B 1a)
3. Participate in related student organizations. (C 1-2)
4. Demonstrate understanding of multimedia terms, principles and uses. (D 1-4)
5. Demonstrate an understanding of planning multimedia projects using presentation, graphics,
3-D animation and authoring software programs. (E 1-9)
6. Apply effective design principles to multimedia projects. (F 1-5)
7. Acquire, edit, and convert digital images. (G 1-5)
8. Create and utilize animation in a thematic presentation. (H 1-5)
9. Create, convert, and utilize audio files in a thematic presentation. (I 1-5)
10. Create, convert, and utilize video files in a thematic presentation. (J 1-5)
11. Identify multimedia equipment. (K 1-2)
12. Plan and deliver a multimedia presentation using appropriate media for the project requirements.
(L 1-5)
13. Assemble a digital portfolio of a variety of multimedia publications produced in the course. (M 1-3)
14. Explore and participate in emerging online technologies. (N 1-4)
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15. Create a multimedia presentation using the results of online interactive media career
research. (O 1-4)
16. Read, understand, and communicate orally and written in the language of the web page
design field. (Literacy)
17. Student will demonstrate mathematical reasoning and numeracy skills, mathematic
procedures, and an understanding of major mathematics concepts that underlie the web page
design field. (Numeracy)
ASSESSMENT AND GRADING:
Projects and Tests – 50%
Mini projects and quizzes – 30%
Class work – 10%
Performance evaluation/class participation – 10%
Students will be evaluated using the standard grading scale for Charleston County School District.
They will be evaluated based on projects and test, mini projects and quizzes, class work, and
performance evaluation and class participation. The following is the standard grading scale.
A
B
C
D
F
93-100%
85-92%
77-84%
70-76%
0-69%
Exceeds expectation
Meets business standards and expectations
Meets basic standards and expectations
Passing grade but does not meet some standards
Failing, does not meet minimum standards
MAJOR PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Projects
Tests
Mini projects and
quizzes
Class work
Performance
evaluation and
class participation
Students will create thematic multimedia presentations for use in business,
industry, government, and education. Students will design multimedia
elements that include audio, video, and animation for real world
organizations. All work as well as a resume will be collected in a student
digital portfolio on which students will regularly be asked to reflect on the
quality of their work.
Students will complete objective tests based on the state required
assessment items.
Students will complete guided practice tutorials to introduce each new
standard. Quizzes are given frequently over the course content.
Students will complete in-class assignments daily. To encourage reflection
on learning, students will complete electronic journals, blogs, and threaded
discussions frequently.
Students will display appropriate employability attitudes and methods
necessary for designing multimedia projects for real world clients. Students
will participate in class discussions and activities. Students will demonstrate
appropriate use of technology as outlined in the acceptable use policy of the
district.
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REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED READINGS:
Each student must read at least two of the required books or articles from the attached list below.
EXTRA HELP:
Extra help is available according to the school’s tutoring schedule.
Books
A Career Handbook for TV, Radio, Film, Video & Interactive Media by Shiona Llewellyn
Magazines/Journals and Web Sites
USA Today
Animation Magazine
Animation Nation
Cartoon Brew
Channel Frederator
Drawn!
Flash Culture
Flash Magazine
Lines and Colors
Studio Daily
The Animation Show
The Disney Blog
Toon In Podcasts
Extra Help
Animation Guild
http://www.animationguild.org
Animation Nation
http://www.animationnation.com
The Animation Show
http://www.animationshow.com
Animation Tips & Tricks
http://animationtipsandtricks.com
ASIFA Hollywood
http://www.asifa-hollywood.org
Cartoon Network
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
Chronology of Animation
http://www.animated-divots.com/chronst.html
Jib Jab
http://www.jibjab.com
Jim Hill Media
http://www.jimhillmedia.com
MyToons
http://www.mytoons.com
Nickelodeon
http://www.nick.com
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RESOURCES
www.alice.org – Free 3-D animation programming software with lesson plans
Heid, Jim, iLife in the Classroom
FBLA PowerPoint Presentation, 2002
FBLA Medi@Show Presentation, 2002 (http://www.demensional.com/Mediashow.htm)
DECA PowerPoint Presentation, 2002
DECA Medi@show Presentation, 2002 (http://www.demensional.com/Mediashow.htm)
Safety PowerPoint Presentation (Safety.ppt), 2000 (for the computer classroom)
Safety PowerPoint Presentation (Safety.ppt), 2000 (for the regular and computer classrooms)
Leadership and Personal Development Standards
Electronic Presentations, South-Western Publishing, 2000
RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop
CamStudio (Freeware)
Medi@Show
Microsoft MovieMaker Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash
Apple iLife Suite
Audacity (Freeware)
Alice (Freeware)
StopMotion
VoxProxy
Microsoft Gif Animator (Free w/Windows)
Adobe Audition
Microsoft PhotoStory 3 (Freeware)
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