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Department of Communication
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Summer Session I 2000
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Course Meeting Times & Location
Assoc. Prof.
Dr. Michael R. Ogden
E-Mail:
ogden@hawaii.edu
Office:
George Hall 306
Phone:
956-3341
Office Hours:
M - F 8:00-10:00 AM
& T-R 3:00-5:00 PM
or by appointment
| WHEN? | WHAT TIME? | WHERE? |
|---|---|---|
| Mon.- Tues. - Wed. LECT | 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. | George 213 |
| Thurs.- Fri. LAB | 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Soc. Sci. Bldg. 342 |
Overview
Catalog Description: Combined lecture-lab course providing an orientation to, and examination of, procedures and techniques of multimedia. Emphasis on new media literacy,human-computer interaction and basic design of electronic multimedia. Prerequisites: COM 201 or consent.
What this class actually "is": Communication 337 will encourage students to explore and build literacy in the new media by exposing them to both the concepts, tools and techniques of multimedia design. However, no prior computer experience beyond the word processor and basic email is assumed, nor is any media competence beyond how to use a VCR anticipated. As an introductory course, students will critically examine the history and structure of the multimedia industries and develop an understanding of the theories and aesthetics underlying human-computer interface. Using creative approaches to multimedia computing, students will be expected to draw upon all of their interests and abilities. Thus, students will be given the opportunity to explore a broad range of interactive media involving graphics, images, spatial models, animation, video and sound - as well as text based data.
Course Goals
Requirements & Expectations
Students are expected to prepare for each lecture session by reading the required chapters and/or articles and being prepared to discuss them in class. There will also be several other ways for students to demonstrate their command of the subject matter covered in the course:
In addition, students are expected to attend class regularly, to be well prepared, and to complete all assignments by the designated due dates. There will be NO EXTENSIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS NOR INCOMPLETES GIVEN -- so don't ask! Each of the course requirements will count towards the final grade as follows:
| Course Requirements | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Two (2) Exams | 40% (20% each) |
| Lab Exercises | 25% |
| Project Assignments | 25% |
| Student Presentations | 10% |
| Attendance & Participation | Good Karma! |
| Grading Scale for All Assignments (%): |
|---|
| 100 to 90 = A 89 to 77 = B 76 to 64 = C 63 to 50 = D 49 to 0 = F |
Martin, Teresa & Davis, Glenn (1996). Project Cool Guide to HTML. New York: John Wiley & Sons.[recommended]
Students are also encouraged to visit the VFS Cybrary maintained by the Vancouver Film School which contains a wealth of information on applied multimedia aesthetics as well as conferences, seminars and multimedia competition announcements which may be of interest.
Required & Recommended Texts
(available from UH Bookstore or via amazon.com)
Iuppa, Nicholas (1998). Designing Interactive Digital Media. Boston, MA: Focal Press. [required]
Other readings, articles, and/or handouts to be used as supplements to the text will be distributed in class, posted on-line, or will be placed on reserve at Sinclair Library.
Required Class Materials
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In addition to the supplies normally associated with any university-level course, specific supplies are necessary for successful completion of COM 337. You are responsible for purchasing/accessing such materials in a timely manner. You are also responsible for any expenses related to class assignments. The supplies students are expected to have include:
Multimedia Project Assignments
Several course assignments introduced in lecture or as part of lab exercises are intended for completion outside of structured course time. Since multimedia production is usually a group effort, several of these assignments will require students to work in pairs or groups of three to complete the task. Production teams will receive a shared grade based on the final product as well as an individual grade based on self and peer assessment of their contribution to the project. Course assignments designed as individual efforts will be graded in the usual manner. Each assignment intended for completion outside of lab time (both individual and group) will be introduced and discussed in advance so that everyone understands the nature of the assignment and when it is due.
| Assignments | Value |
|---|---|
| Treatment & Concept Outline get pdf file | 25 points | Storyboard & Flow Chart get pdf file | 50 points |
| Final Project & Production Book get pdf file | 150 points |
| Self/Group Evaluation get pdf file | 25 points |
Most Thursdays and Fridays (with an occasional Wednesday session) the class will meet in the College of Social Science's Macintosh Lab (SSB 342) to participate in "hands-on" exercises with various multimedia hardware and software. Each session will have an associated webpage providing instruction on the day's activities. Typically, lab assignments are due at the end of lab. During lab, students are encouraged to "share" their ideas and expertise with each other so that everyone can get through the assigned tasks on time and with minimal frustration. Emphasis will be placed on gaining a broad literacy (rather than mastery) in the new media while learning to apply creative and critical thinking skills to an understanding of the potential of new media in today's society.
nor credit given for assignments turned in late!
Attendance & Participation
Attendance in this course is MANDATORY as is active participation and contribution to team efforts. Whereas no "credits" will accrue to students for attendance, unexcused absences will be penalized 1% from the student's final course grade for each absence following a "grace period" of three unexcused absences. REMEMBER: team assignments will be determined by self and peer assessments and will impact individual grades. It is to your advantage, therefore, to actively participate and positively contribute to the team effort!
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Summer Lecture Schedule
We will endeavor to adhere to the following schedule but reserve the right to be flexible! All modifications will be distributed in advance via email.
Dates in orange indicate assignment deadline (in class!) or exam.
Dates in green are significant dates to remember.
May 23 -- Media--Multimedia--Hypermedia
May 24 -- Visualization & the creative process ![[blank space]](./images/spacer.gif)
**An Unlikely Story**
May 25 -- [LAB] Introduction to Macs & Multimedia Platforms
May 26 -- [LAB] Exploring Multimedia: Presentation Software
For additional information on this course please contact the instructor.
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May 30 -- Overview of multimedia planning
May 31 -- Multimedia PRE-production
June 1 -- [LAB] "Thinking" Multimedia: Inspiration Demo
June 2 -- [LAB] Exploring HTML: Introducing Dreamweaver
**Storyboards & Flowcharts Due**
June 6 -- Designer's guide to HTML
June 7 -- About Web graphics
June 8 -- [LAB] Beyond Basic Dreamweaver
June 9 -- **1st Exam**
June 13 -- Concepts in graphic design
June 14 -- [LAB] Exercise: Using Scanners &/or Digital Cameras
June 15 -- [LAB] Exercise: Basic Adobe PhotoShop I
June 16 -- [LAB] Exercise: Basic Adobe PhotoShop II
June 20 -- Using digital video in multimedia
June 21 -- [LAB] Exercise: Manipulating Digital Audio
June 22 -- [LAB] Exercise: GIF Animation
June 23 -- [LAB] Exercise: Basic Adobe Premiere
June 27 -- Student Reports**In-Class Presentations**
June 28 -- [LAB] Supervised Group Project Session
June 29 -- BETA TEST Project!
June 30 -- **2nd Exam****Final Webpages Due**
Copyright © 1999-2000
By: M. R. Ogden -- ogden@hawaii.edu (Rev. 22 May 2000)