Multimedia
Applications 2006-2007
Pre-requisite:
Desktop Publishing I
COURSE GOAL
To encourage
and reinforce students in becoming high-level multimedia authors and to open
doors to an exciting and meaningful future as computer specialists.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This course is
a one-semester course teamed with Desktop Publishing I giving students advanced
experience using multimedia to integrate text, graphics, video, and sound into
meaningful and accurate presentations. Applied principles are used to analyze
and organize information, set up a design structure, and produce visual
expressions.
Concepts:
- Introduction
to multimedia
- Text,
graphics, and digital photography
- Sound and
music
- File
compression and storage
- Animation
- Video
Text/Materials
Text:
Introduction to Multimedia. ©
1996. Edwin J. Pinheiro.
Handouts:
Teacher-made illustrating multimedia concepts, book made, and student-shared
SUPPLIES
2”, 3-ring
binder, loose-leaf paper, dividers, pen/pencil (EVERYDAY) !!!!!!!
Teaching
Methods
Facilitate
class discussions and demonstrate to highlight the important tasks and
procedures in the growing world of multimedia—students are asked to actively
participate in the discussions—called upon often for practice in communication
and interpersonal skills.
COURSE
POLICIES:
To ensure a
smooth, well-functioning classroom environment, the following is expected of
every student.
- When class
begins or I am giving instructions, you should be in your seat and attentive;
participate during class appropriately and respectfully. Feel free to move
around the classroom during working time; such as, helping others, sharpening
your pencil, etc.
- Students are
responsible for his/her work space, books, all lab equipment, etc. Clean up
after yourself and place items back in their place.
- Plagiarism
and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the
assignment and/or referral to the principal’s office.
- Cell phones
are prohibited on the school campus except during lunch. Violation may result
in loss of cell phone for semester with a d-hall and ISS assignments.
GRADING
Class
work/Homework 1/3
Tests/Projects
2/3
ASSESSMENT:
Students are
assessed daily on task commitment and productivity to the highest of
expectations:
|
Criteria |
Awesome
(100%) |
|
Content
Development |
completely
accurate
all facts precise
and explicit (no errors) |
|
Organization |
extremely well
organized
logical order,
easy to follow |
|
Research |
went above and
beyond assigned research
personal
ideas-additional resources |
|
Style |
sentence structure
is complex, correct
vocabulary is
appropriate, formal, and effective |
|
Mechanics |
no mechanical or
spelling errors
work is carefully
edited, extremely neat presentation |
|
Work Habits |
works
independently
accepts and uses
suggestions
ready to work
meets deadline |
CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Multimedia
Applications I is a requirement for the Multimedia career fo