National
University
EDT 660
Multi-media and Interactive Technologies
April. 2005
Frank Schneemann
Syllabus is subject to revision - check often
Class Requirements:
- Writing requirement
- Nightly review of assigned chapters in textStudents will complete the nightly, hands on, assignments designed to develop their skills in the use of multimedia devices.
- Students must demonstrate their
skill in using the following devices:
- digital camera
- scanner
- video camera, video dubbing and editing
- audio devices, audio dubbing
- video computer devices
- audio computer devices
- graphic editing software such as PictureIt and Smart Draw
- Microsoft Photo Story
- Microsoft Movie Maker 3
- Students will complete nightly assignments designed to enhance their skills in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, and other software packages covered in the class such as FrontPage.
- Students will design a multimedia computer lab, describing in detail each component of the lab.
- Students will create a multimedia project that teaches one of the California Standards.. . The projects can not be designed to teach computers or technology but must focus on everyday academic subjects such as reading, spelling, math, science or social science. A story board will be used to design the project.
- Students will learn to create a simple web page using Microsoft FrontPage
- There will be a final exam. (to be determined)
- Assignments will be assembled into a portfolio that will be submitted at the end of the class.
Grading
- Points will be given for each of the nightly project assignments
- Points will be given for the text chapter assignment
- Points will be given their skill in using multimedia devices
- The multimedia lab design will serve as the mid-term exam and will count for approximately 25% of the grade
- Final Project is approximately 25% of the final grade.
- All work must be done to professional standards
