COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: Prerequisite: (RDNG 051 or LVR 1), (ENGL 051 or LVE 1)
or (ESOL 051 or LVE 1), and previous word processing and Internet experience or consent
of instructor.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the use of computer technology to enhance presentations and create interactive educational and training materials; covers screen design, animation, and scripting.

REQUIREMENTS (papers, oral reports, projects, etc.)

GRADING POLICY
____90%___ A
____80%___ B
____70%___ C
____60%___ D
____less than 60%___ F

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THIS COURSE:
You are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Should you encounter extreme mishap and must miss a class, you are required to notify me via e-mail, voice mail, or personally BEFORE the scheduled class and you are responsible for all work missed.

MATERIALS
Optional: One or two zip disks, a Flash (Pen) Drive for storage and delivery of Lab and project files.
Optional: CD-ROM containing audio/video versions of chat sessions and solutions to lab exercises.

TEXTS:
Multimedia Authoring I Class Notes – Spring 2005 Edition. Abramovitz, Comins, Harmeyer, Smith, Ziegler
Multimedia Concepts, Enhanced Edition. James E. Shuman. Course Technology. © 2003. ISBN 0-619-11052-X.
Optional: The Dictionary of Multimedia Hansen, © 2002, Franklin Beedle Publisher

SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Multimedia Labs are available on the Catonsville and Essex Campuses for completing assignments. All required software tools are installed on computers: Catonsville Campus: H210A & H210B, H108 Essex Campus: J204, J228, J200

CALENDAR:
Friday, January, 28 -100% Refund Period Ends
Monday, January, 31 - Semester begins
Friday, February, 18 - 50% Refund Period Ends
Friday-Saturday, March 25- April 2 College closed – Spring Break
Wednesday, April 13 - Last day to withdraw with W grade or Audit on transcript
Saturday, May, 14 - Last day of classes

TENTATIVE LIST OF DATED ASSIGNMENTS
(Subject to change)
Flash Project 2/4/05
Midterm Exam 3/18/05
Director Project 4/08/05
Term Paper 4/08/05
Authorware Project 5/13/05
Final Exam TBA

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successfully completing the course students will be able to:
1. Identify important events and people in the history of Multimedia.
2. Identify the major technology components behind Multimedia.
3. Incorporate media forms including text, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
4. Design storyboards for the layout of large projects.
5. Design computer animation.
6. Use system variables and functions.
7. Use computer design concepts and apply them in critiques.
8. Apply interface skills to enhance user interaction.
9. Apply team concepts to utilize diverse skills.
10. Prepare interactive computer products in authoring package.
11. Understand ethical issues related to Multimedia.
12. Evaluate information gathered for timeliness, authority, accuracy, validity and completeness.

MAJOR TOPICS
I. Introduction to Multimedia
A. Uses of Multimedia
B. Team structure of Multimedia
C. Computer Hardware
D. Multimedia Software
E. Production Value
F. Human Computer Interface
II. Creating Linear Presentations
A. Text
B. Imported graphics
C. Timing
III. Animation
A. Creating images
B. Designing linear movement
C. Cell animation
D. Programming animation
IV. Interactivity
A. Creating Menus
B. Button, Text, Hot-spot Options
C. Designing Feedback
V. Non-linear programs
A. Decision-based branching
B. Use of Variables and Functions
C. Calculations
D. Hypertext Links
E. Scripting
VI. Issues Related to Distribution of Multimedia
A. Social issues
B. Copyrights, security
C. E-Commerce
VII. Multimedia as it Relates to the Internet
A. Bandwidth
B. Digital Divide
C. Technology Lag

RATIONALE
This is a beginning course in the new media. Students learn the vocabulary of new media and develop basic skills in interactive multimedia development. It is also an initial course in the Internet & Multimedia Program. From this course you may enter two associates of applied science degree programs, or four certificate programs.
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Code of Academic Integrity
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions are expected of students:
• Complete all work on exams without assistance.
• Follow the professor's instructions when completing all class assignments.
• Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear.
• Report to the instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.
• Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
• Submit only one's own work.
Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students. Suspension is an action taken only by the Dean of Student Development and Enrollment Management or a designee.

CCBC WRITING POLICY
The college recognizes that clear, correct and concise use of language is a characteristic of an educated person. . . Instructors should consider the quality of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. In some instances, poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a failing grade on a paper, and in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.

SNOW AND EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICY
Should it become necessary for the College to close or alter its times of operations, announcements will be made after 6:30 am on WBAL radio (1090 AM). Should the College's opening be delayed, faculty and students are expected to be where they would normally be at the announced opening time.
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Students are encouraged to seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty (either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, the Student Success Center in E312 has information about free tutoring provided. Stop by or call for more information.
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Updated: Janruary 20th, 2005 The Community College of Baltimore County