Course Outline
School of Computing and Academic Studies
Program: Computer Information Technology
Option: N/A
Start Date:
September 6, 2011
Total Hours:
Hours/Week:
56 Total Weeks:
4 Lecture:
Course Number: ACIT 3730
Course Name: Developing Digital Media
Applications
14
2 Lab:
Prerequisites: (none)
2
End Date:
December 9, 2011
Term/Level:
Shop:
1
Course Credits:
Seminar:
4
Other:
Course Number is a Prerequisite for:
(none)
 Course Description (required)
This course introduces the students to the applications and issues involved in developing, deploying and
serving media content. Students will explore digital libraries and work with tools for creating and
recording media. Techniques for capturing, digitizing, and sampling media content will be explored as
will media authoring platforms.
 Evaluation
Workshop 1 (Web Dev)
Workshop 2 (Photo Editing)
Workshop 3 (Vector Graphics)
Workshop 4 (Flash Animation)
Workshop 5 (Video Editing)
TOTAL
20
20
20
20
20
%
%
%
%
%
Comments:
Each workshop consists of:
- lab exercises (5%)
- assignment (10%)
- quiz (5%)
100%
 Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
 Integrate digital libraries with other media contents
 Apply media acquisition tools and techniques in creating and recording media
 Apply media acquisition tools and techniques in capturing and digitizing media contents
 Select and use multimedia authoring tools
 Discuss the issues involved in deploying/serving media content
 Deploy and serve media contents within web applications
Course Outline
ACIT 3730
(cont’d.)
Developing Digital Media Applications
 Verification
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Aaron Hunter
August 23, 2011
Authoring Instructor
Date
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed.
Program Head/Chief Instructor
Date
I verify that this course outline complies with BCIT policy.
Dean/Associate Dean
Date
Note: Should changes be required to the content of this course outline, students will be given reasonable notice.
 Instructor(s)
Aaron Hunter
Office Location:
Office Hrs.:
SW2-108
TBA
Office Phone:
E-mail Address:
(604) 432-8325
Aaron_Hunter@bcit.ca
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 Learning Resources
Required:
Lynda.com: online training videos; details provided during first class;
Recommended:
“Digital Media Primer,” Yue-Ling Wong. Prentice Hall, 2009. ISBN 0132239442.
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Course Outline
ACIT 3730
(cont’d.)
Developing Digital Media Applications
 Information for Students
The following statements are in accordance with the BCIT Policies 5101, 5102, 5103, and 5104, and their accompanying
procedures. To review these policies and procedures, please refer to: www.bcit.ca/about/administration/policies.shtml
Assignments:
 Assignments must be done on an individual basis.

Late assignments may be accepted with a penalty for each day late. Details will be provided in each assignment
description.
Attendance:
 Attendance is mandatory.

The current BCIT attendance policy will be enforced (see http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5101.pdf ).

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each session.

Students not present at that time will be recorded as absent.
Makeup Labs or Quizzes:
 There will be no makeup labs or quizzes.

If you miss a test, exam or quiz, you will receive zero marks.

Exceptions may be made for documented medical reasons or extenuating circumstances. In such a case, it is the
responsibility of the student to inform the instructor immediately.
Academic Misconduct:
 Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, exams, or other academic performances are
prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 (see http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5104.pdf ).
Attempts:
 Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three attempts at the course. Students
with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon special written
permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a course within three
attempts will not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.
Course Outline Changes:
 The material or schedule specified in this course outline may be changed by the instructor. If changes are required,
they will be announced in class.
Accommodation:
 Any student who may require accommodation from BCIT because of a physical or mental disability should refer to
BCIT’s Policy on Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy #4501), and contact BCIT’s Disability
Resource Centre (SW1-2300, 604-451-6963) at the earliest possible time. Requests for accommodation must be made
to the Disability Resource Centre, and should not be made to a course instructor or Program area.
 CIT Student Conduct
The School of Computing and Academic Studies expects the highest level of professional conduct and ethical behaviour from
all students enrolled in Computer Information Technology (CIT) courses and programs.
All students are reminded of the following BCIT policies related to student conduct:
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Policy 5101 Student Regulations
Policy 5102 Student Code of Conduct
Policy 5104 Academic Integrity
Policy 3501 Acceptable Use of Information Technology
http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5101.pdf
http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5102.pdf
http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5104.pdf
http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/3501.pdf
CIT students are reminded that the Computing and IT knowledge and skills acquired in the course of their studies confer upon
them a special responsibility to use this knowledge in a responsible, professional and ethical manner.
Given that misuse of computer facilities at BCIT can have significant legal and/or economic impacts, upon evidence of any
violation of Policy 3501, the School may recommend immediate suspension, even for first offences.
By attending this course, every student has been made aware of these policies and the actions that will be taken. Please
follow the links provided, each student is responsible to read and comply with these policies.
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Course Outline
ACIT 3730
 Schedule
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Developing Digital Media Applications
(cont’d.)
(this schedule is subject to change)
Week
Week of
Lesson and Lab Focus
1
Sept 5
Labour Day Holiday
2
Sept 12
Web Development (Dreamweaver)
3
Sept 19
Web Development (Dreamweaver)
4
Sept 26
Photo Editing (Photoshop)
5
Oct 3
Photo Editing (Photoshop)
6
Oct 10
Photo Editing (Photoshop)
7
Oct 17
Vector Graphics (Illustrator)
8
Oct 24
Vector Graphics (Illustrator)
9
Oct 31
Vector Graphics (Illustrator)
10
Nov 7
Flash Animation
11
Nov 14
Flash Animation
12
Nov 21
Flash Animation
13
Nov 28
Video Editing
14
Dec 5
Video Editing
15
Dec 12
Final Exam Week (no final exam in this course)
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