MMED 1301 Intro to Multimedia Systems

Fall 1998 – Course Syllabus

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Instructors: Amy Baldwin, Kay Pallavicini, and Mishu Vu
Prerequisite: none
Materials:

MMED 1301 Fall 1998 Learning Guide
  Mac OS8: Visual QuickStart Guide; Langer; Peachpit Press
Teach Yourself Windows 95 Visually; Maran Graphics; IDG Books
2 Zip disks (PC or Mac formatted)
Headphones
   

Course Description:

 

 

 Students learn computer operations in both Windows and Macintosh environment including manipulating files, icons, desktops, documents, applications, disks, windows, and accessories. Included in the course, students experiment with various ways of acquiring graphics, animation, digitizing and editing sound files, digitizing and editing video files. By presenting their graphics, animation, sound, and video files using an authoring software package or HTML, students understand delivery system environments and the impotance of file formats, file size, color depth, resolution, and compression standards.
   
Objectives: At the completion of the course, a student will be able to perform the following tasks:
 

• Perform basic computer operations on Macintosh and Windows platform;
• Digitize photographs and line art by scanning;
• Edit graphic files using Photoshop to correct and enhance image;
• Use a digital camera, download images, and edit the images;
• Capture, digitize, and edit sound;
• Capture, digitize, and edit video;
• Describe various file compression issues;
• Create animation movies;
• Import graphics, sound, and video files into a Director-based or web-based presentation;
• Create a simple web presentation using HTML;
• Create a simple interactive presentation using Director Lingo;
• Participate in class critique.
   
Assessment: Evaulation is based on successful completion of the following requirements:
 

Grade of C>
1. Pass the OS performance test.
2. Submit a Director-based or Web-based final project that meets the C-level requirements as outlined by the instructor.
3. Pass all of the following theory tests: € OS theory € Graphics theory € Audio theory € Video theory.
4. Submit all weekly assignments on time.
5. Submit weekly progress report to your instructor using email.

Grade of B>
1. Complete all requirements for the grade of C.
2. Complete a B-level final project as outlined by the instrcutor.

Grade of A>
1. Complete all requirements for grade of B.
2. Complete an A-level final project as outlined by the instructor.
   

Attendance and Participation:

 

 

 

 

 Class attendance is important. Generally, the course material is covered in the textbooks; however, lectures and close lab sessions augment and clarify the textbook material. You are encouraged to get to know your fellow students in order to have a source for lecture notes and handouts if you cannot attend a class session. Students are expected to assume the responsibility for learning. Your instructor will assist you, but the actual responsibility rests with you. Students are also expected to devote their energy to attaining the skills and knowledge required for their particular career goals. The North Harris College Policy & Procedure Manual [Student Conduct, Section 562.01d] states, ³Disruptive activity that hinders other students¹ learning or deters an instructor from effective teaching will not be tolerated under any circumstances.² To provide an equal-opportunity learning situation for all students enrolled in this class, children are not allowed in the labs or classrooms.
   

Academic Integrity:

 

 

 

 The college¹s academic integrity policy states, ³NHMCCD is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Plagiarizing written work or projects.
2. Cheating on exams or assignments.
3. Collusion on an exam or project.
4. Misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course.²
Refer to the NHMCCD catalog for additional information.
   

Open Lab Time
and Policy:

 

 

 

 

Your labs are located in Winship 151 and 152. They are open seven days a week. Please check "LAB INFO" of this website for availability of open labs. You can use the lab at any of the posted times, but depend on your instructor to be able to answer all your questions about the software. Sign in when you arrive. The computers in both labs have been configured to meet the needs of all courses. Please do not reconfigure the system set up. If you are experiencing diffulty, contact the lab assistants or instructors for assistant. In addition, please follow all directions posted in the labs.

Important Note> The lab assistants and instructors reserve the right to ask you to leave the labs in event of disruptivebehavior, illegal activities, or malicious intent on the computer.
   

Virus Protection:

 

 The college will not be liable for any corruption of data caused by virus contamination. The college computers are regularly screened and are protected against computer viruses to the best of our ability. However, we do not guarantee that viruses do not exist on our systems. It is your responsibility to protect your data from corruption due to virus.
   

Learning Resources Centers:

 

 The Learning Resources Centers (LRCs) at each college provide print and non-print resources and services for students. The materials have been selected to serve the curricular, vocational, and recreational needs of the college community. Each college LRC provides computer access to a variety of information in electronic form including bibliographic indexes to journals, Internet resources, and multimedia publications.
   

Learning Support Centers:

 

 Learning Support Centers at each college provide print and audio-visual materials as well as tutorial assistance and computer labs for students who need academic support services. Materials from other disciplines are available in each center including reading, writing, math, and college study skills.
   

Internet and Email

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The District provides computing and network resources to students. Students are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e-mail), for educational or District-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. However, the equipment, software and network capacities provided through the District computer services are and remain the property of the District. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the District, and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the District's policies and procedures regarding its use.

Access to the District's e-mail and similar electronic communication systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. District users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner, as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Anonymous or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.

NOTE: North Harris College provides reasonable accomodations, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabiliation Act and the Americans with Disabilitied Act. Please inform your professor of any special accomodations which you may need as a result of disability. It is the student¹s responsibility to request these accomodations.

   

 

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