University City High School ROP Multimedia Production 1,2. Syllabus/Course Outline

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1 University City High School ROP Multimedia Production 1,2 Instructor: Mr. Brad Milhoan Room: 231 (Digital Media Lab) Period/Time: 5 th /12:11pm 1:09pm Site: University City High School Phone: (858) ext bmilhoan@sandi.net Website: Syllabus/Course Outline Course Description: This course is a basic introduction to Digital Media Production. You will study the key elements of digital media, such as graphics, animation, and digital audio/video; as well as the tools used to create digital media applications/presentations. In addition, this course will cover the design principles and technical skills needed to develop dynamic, interactive digital media presentations and products. Course Objectives/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course the Student should be able to: Demonstrate basic digital media production knowledge, and terminology. Demonstrate safe care and production practices in the handling of computer hardware, software and production equipment. Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer operation and terminology with a variety of computer systems, file structures and formats, peripheral devices, and applications. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of digital acquisition hardware, such as scanners, digital cameras, CD/DVD recorders/drives, samplers, microphones, etc. Produce computer graphics and digital images using a variety of photo/imaging/graphic design software. Demonstrate digital audio and video techniques, as well as the basic software and hardware related to digital audio and video production. Demonstrate an understanding of multi-track/midi digital audio recording utilizing a computer and audio production software. Demonstrate an understanding of basic digital video as it relates to the non-linear postproduction process. Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process with respect to the production of digital media. Produce a short single camera video production. Produce a sec. TV and/or Radio Commercial. Author a Professional Content DVD. Demonstrate an understanding of basic techniques, software and hardware related to 2-D computer animation. Produce computer animations for a variety of video and multimedia applications. 1

2 Demonstrate knowledge of interactive digital media authoring tools, presentation software, and techniques. Produce a basic computer-based digital media production/presentation incorporating text, graphics/images, sound, digital video and animation. Demonstrate an understanding of basic Web design, techniques, and software, as well as movement of content throughout the Internet (streaming). Produce a basic interactive personal Web page. Prepare a cover letter, resume and a portfolio of original work. Apply the basic steps inherent in the digital media production process. Demonstrate responsible and constructive behavior and be expected to share the technical knowledge they acquire in this course. Demonstrate an awareness of digital media production career opportunities. Text/Materials: Resource Text: Chris Botello, Elizabeth Eisner Reding, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, And Illustrator, Flash CS4 REVEALED DELUXE EDUCATION EDITION, Thomson Course Technology, Sherry Bishop, Jim Shuman, Barbara Waxer, Data files: Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the Data files. Software: Adobe CS4 suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash), Apple ilife 09 suite (itunes, imovie, idvd, iphoto, GarageBand), Microsoft Word suite v.2008 (Word, Powerpoint,Excel), Safari, Firefox, Comiclife, istopmotion, and Mac OSX (10.6 or higher) will be used. Instructor will provide information on how to use these software applications. WWW/Internet: Instructor will provide information about Internet searches and tutorials used for this course. Handouts: Additional handouts will be provided by the instructor. Teaching Methods: 1. Lectures/Demonstrations: The instructor will highlight the important material within each Unit using interactive discussions, group work, handouts, and computer demos/presentations. Students are expected to take notes. 2. Labs: The majority of class time for this course is dedicated to hands-on learning, facilitated by the instructor. You will work at your own pace during this portion of the class to solidify the Unit material or to begin work on the weekly Activities/Projects. 3. Activities/Projects/Quizzes: Each Unit will consist of 3 parts: the individual unit Activities, the end of unit Portfolio Projects, and an end of unit Quiz. An integrated group project will be assigned during the course and will be presented to the class during Finals Week. 4. Internet: Students will be required to search the Internet/School Network for additional information about the various multimedia applications being used, to search for class materials, or to download student data files. Note: Certain projects require Internet access and all students should adhere to the SDCS Acceptable Network (Internet) Use Guidelines. Evaluation Process: Academic Student grades are based on Originality, Craftsmanship, Class Participation and Completion of Assignments. I. Originality-the development of your own ideas and thought processes. During this course you will be using images, text and audio from various sources but only to learn 2

3 a process that will lead to the creative development of your own ideas. *All Copyright laws will be strictly enforced. II. Craftsmanship-how well you do the assignment with regards to attention to detail, skill and neatness. III. Class Participation-Involvement in class discussion, group projects, individual and group presentations. IV. Completion of Assignments-expected completion of all assignments by deadline. Late assignments will be given a lower Scholarship grade. Grading Scale: COURSE ACTIVITIES, QUIZZES, AND PORTFOLIO PROJECTS TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS YOUR SCORE FINAL LETTER GRADE TOTAL % ACTIVITIES: 10 points each Intro to Digital Media Activities A 90%-100% Graphics/Images Activities B 80%-89% Audio Production Activities C 70%-79% Video Production Activities D 60%-69% Animation Activities F Below 60% Career Portfolio Activities PROJECTS: 100 points each Portfolio Project Portfolio Project Portfolio Project Portfolio Project Portfolio Project Portfolio Project Portfolio Project Portfolio Project QUIZZES: 50 points each Quiz 1 50 Quiz 2 50 Quiz 3 50 Quiz 4 50 Quiz 5 50 Quiz 6 50 PROJECT: 250 points Integrated Group Portfolio Project 250 CLASS PARTICPATION & 150 ATTENDANCE: 150 points TOTAL POINTS: 1800 Citizenship: Your citizenship grade is based on the Following: classroom conduct (see below), absences, tardies and truancies (see below), active participation in class. 3

4 Course Policies: Missed Classes: You are responsible for obtaining material, which may have been distributed on class days when you were absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by contacting the instructor during the Open Lab hours. Missed quizzes can be made up during the Open Lab hours, but student must make arrangements with the instructor ahead of time. One quiz (lowest score) will be dropped at the end of the semester and a total of one activity can be missed or not turned in/finished. There are no make-up exams/quizzes. All students must be part of and present a Final Group Portfolio Project. Only official and legitimate excuses will be accepted. Any uncoordinated, unexcused missed exam will result in a score of 0 for that Quiz, Portfolio Project, or Skills Activity. Assignments: All assignments are due at the end of class on the date due. Late submission of assignments will be assessed a penalty of 10% per day. No exceptions are made. Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible. Posting of Grades: Grades will not be posted. If you wish to know your grade for any of the class activities, projects or quizzes (including six weeks and semester grades) please contact the instructor. Absences, Tardies, and Truancies: This course observes the published University City High School policies Classroom Conduct: 1. Students are expected to treat themselves and others with RESPECT, DECENCY and KINDNESS. 2. Students must take responsibility for your THOUGHTS, WORDS and ACTIONS. 3. Please refer back to rules 1 and 2. Open Lab Days/Hours: The Digital Media Lab and Suites will be open on a First Come First Serve for student activity and/or project work on the following days: Monday 7:00am-7:20am; 11:36 12:06; 2:20 4:00 Tuesday 7:00am-7:20am; See instructor for times Wednesday 7:00am-7:20am; 11:36 12:06; 2:20 4:00 Thursday 7:00am-7:20am; See instructor for times Friday 7:00am-7:20am; See instructor for times 4

5 Course Outline: 36 weeks, 150 class hours (five 50 minute classes per week) WEEK UNIT ACTIVITY ACTIVITY TITLE 1-2 I. Intro to Multimedia Production 1-3 Intro to Multimedia Production: 1. Student Survey 2. Let s Get Acquainted 3. Multimedia Concepts/Intro to Mac OSX/Basic Lab Safety & Procedures Handout 2 Quiz 1 Multimedia Concepts/ Intro to Mac OSX/Basic Lab Safety & Procedures Quiz 3-4 II. Graphic & Image Design 1-5 Understanding The basics of Illustrator 5-6 (Adobe CS4) 6-10 Understanding The basics of Photoshop Understanding The basics of Layout 9-10 Portfolio Projects and Quiz III. Audio Production (GarageBand/ itunes) 5 CS4 Quiz 1. Personal Logo Project 2. Personal Poster Project 1-3 Audio Production Process/Techniques: 1. Phone message (30 sec.) 2. Radio Spot, (60 sec.) 3. Spoken Poetry, Monologue, or Student Bulletin, etc Sound and Music Recording Techniques: 4. Loop Song (voice is optional-bonus) 5. MIDI Remix (voice is optional-bonus) 15 Portfolio Project and Quiz 3 16 IV. Video Production (imovie/iphoto/idvd) Audio Production Quiz Track Audio CD 1 Digital Photography: Working with Still Images: 1. Personal Slide Show (2-3 min.) Video Production Process/Techniques: sec. My Life min. Video (optional) 21 Portfolio Project and Quiz 4 & IV. Animation & Motion Effects Digital Photography Quiz Video Production Quiz 4. DVD Authoring 1-5 Understanding the basics of Flash (Flash/ istopmotion) 6 StopMotion Animation: Inanimate Objects Come Alive Web Page/Portfolio Design in Flash

6 WEEK UNIT ACTIVITY ACTIVITY TITLE Portfolio Animation Quiz Project and sec. 2-D Animation Quiz sec. StopMotion Video Animation 30 V. Career Awareness and Portfolio ( All Aspects of the Industry ) 7. 5 Page Personal website 1 Career Awareness/Opportunities/Search: 1. Career Quest Research Paper 31 (Word/Flash) 2-4 Personal Career Information: 2. Cover Letter 3. Resume 4. Personal Biography Personal Career Portfolio Development: 5. Integrate Personal Career Info into 4 Page Personal Website 35 Portfolio Projects VI. Group/Student Projects/Portfolio Presentations 36 A Multimedia Extravaganza THE END! 8. Personal Portfolio DVD of selected Portfolio projects Last Minute Inspirations and Final Touches Presentation by Students and Groups to the Class and Whoever Else Manages to Wander by! *The Schedule and content matter on this syllabus is subject to change at any time during the course. 6

7 Student Accountability Contract Parent Contract of Support SUBJECT: MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION 1,2 TEACHER: BRAD MILHOAN Student Accountability Contract I have read the syllabus for Multimedia Production 1,2. I will do my best to fulfill the requirements of the course and the expectations of my teacher. I understand that school wide progress reports are issued every six weeks in my period five class, and that I am to share this progress report with my parents. I understand that grades and individual assignment scores are posted on Parent Connect and that I must monitor my progress on a regular basis. Please refer to the Parent Connect form in your registration packet to sign up for this service if you did not sign up last year. If you signed up last year, your access to Parent Connect is still available to you. Initial: Parent Contract of Support I have read the syllabus for Multimedia Production 1,2 and have discussed the course requirements and class expectations with my student. I pledge to support my student to fulfill these requirements and expectations. I understand that grades, assignment due dates, behavior issues, and homework are posted online and may be accessed at any time and I understand that school wide progress reports are issued every six weeks to my son/daughter. I will call the school counselor or teacher immediately if I do not receive the progress report. I understand that it is important for students to complete their work on time. Initial: Parent (Print Last Name, First Name) Daytime Phone Number(s): Signature Date Preferred address: Student (Print Last Name, First Name) Class Period Signature Date 7