- Photoshop
- Flash
- Web Design
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Introduction
to Multimedia Mt. San Jacinto College – Fall 2001
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Text • Required Materials
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Cheating
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
| This course gives an overview of computer hardware, software and career opportunities in the Multimedia and computer-based design industries. It provides the basic skills necessary to operate both Windows and Macintosh computers and to use software applications in multimedia design projects—Adobe Photoshop and Apple Final Cut Pro. It introduces the operating system, digital imaging and time-based media. This course is the first in a series of four core classes leading to a certificate in Multimedia. The student will acquire an understanding of the techniques and processes that will allow them to be successful in the following project-based course, Multimedia Authoring. Both of these courses lead to the capstone course, which is a professional product-based approach that will provide the student with the basic skills for employment in the Multimedia industry. |
| PRACTICUM
REQUIRED
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Students must register for a lab practicum (MUL 080, 082 or 086)
to support their work in this class.
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| REQUIRED
TEXT and MATERIALS
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A Final Cut Pro user manual will be supplied in portable document format (PDF). Each student may print any or all of the manual as desired, but may not use the classroom printer for this purpose. At least 2 Zip disks or 2 LS 120 (super) disks are required — more as needed to store materials. Due to the limited number of LS 120 drives, zip disks are recommended. A set of headphones.
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TEXTS
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Photoshop 6 for Windows Bible, ISBN: 0764534912 OR
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| ATTENDANCE
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Absences may be excused for serious and unavoidable events. If
you are absent four times, the instructor may drop you unless
you provide a written request and reason to remain enrolled. If
you choose to drop the class, do not depend upon the instructor
to drop you. You are responsible for your own paperwork. Attendance
will often be taken during the second half of the class meeting.
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| PARTNERS
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Get to know the other students in the class and choose two partners—students
who can take notes and keep handouts for you if you are absent.
The instructor will not carry extra sets of handouts for those
who were not in class.
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| GRADING
CRITERIA
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Grading will be based on a series of computer-based projects, planning-oriented homework, and at least two written tests (true/false, multiple choice, short answer) and class participation. Class participation means taking an active role in discussions, working with others in a teamwork environment, and seeking out and sharing information about current developments related to the subject matter. The design of this course requires that the student will devote
a minimum of one hour of effort outside the class for each hour
of in-class activity. The student is advised to carefully consider
this in determining whether they will be able to devote the time
necessary in order to meet the requirements of this course. Evaluation of student achievement and letter grade assignment
is in accordance with the following grading plan:
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