MSP 75 - Multimedia Production II

Transfer Status

CSU

Unit(s)

3.00

• Lecture: 34.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/102.00 Total hours/2.00 Unit(s)
• Lab: 51.00 Contact hours/0.00 Out of class hours/51.00 Total hours/1.00 Unit(s)
• Total: 85.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/153.00 Total hours/3.00 Unit(s)

Course Description: This is an intermediate course in multimedia production that focuses on the application of interactive design techniques. Students will produce original content in the creation of multimedia projects.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply principles of multimedia design for creating multimedia presentations.
2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the production of multimedia design presentations.
3. Complete advanced design projects working within guidelines and design constraints set by clients.
4. Identify contemporary job markets in graphic multimedia industries, while developing portfolio-related projects specific to obtaining employment in a design field.
5. Create original content for use in multimedia presentations, including video, audio and photography.

Topic Titles / Suggested Time Topic

Lecture

Lab

1. Demonstrations
2. Homework: Students are required to complete two hours of outside-of-class homework for each hour of lecture
3. Lecture
4. Multimedia Presentations

1. Quizzes
2. Final Examination
3. Tests

Reading Assignments

1. Research and read about an individual multimedia designer on the Internet. Research their education and past employment. Share with class.
2. Research and read about a multimedia design company on the Internet. Find three projects created by the company and share with class.

Writing Assignments

1. Develop a multimedia storyboard and describe in writing the animation and technical processes that will be used to produce the project.
2. Search for an interview with the founder of a multimedia company, or an interview with a specific designer. Write a one-page biography of the individual. Share with class in oral report.

Out-of-Class Assignments

1. Visit a local business, mall, or bank and locate a multimedia kiosk. Describe kiosk operations and interface to class.
2. Visit a local gallery or online gallery that is currently showing a multimedia exhibit. Write a critique of the exhibit and share with class.

Other Learning Materials

Handouts

Periodicals

Instructional Videos

Art (Masters Required)

Computer Science (Masters Required)

Graphic Arts

Office Technologies