WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Graphic Communications 179 Course Description and Outline |
GRC 179: Multimedia Design and Production I
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History (See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Graphic Communications
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| Academic Division |
Communications and Fine Arts |
| Prerequisites |
GRC 118 or GRC 119 and basic computer skills or consent of instructor |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
| Introduces animation using the computer. Focuses on creating and combining multimedia, making movies that can be viewed either on the Internet or as a stand-alone projector saved on a disk using industry standard software. |
| II : Course Objectives |
Upon course completion, the student will acquire and understanding of:
- List terms and associated elements of the multimedia building blocks: text, still images, animation, sound, and video.
- Build basic text movies within Director.
- Create and add still image files into a Director project.
- Create basic animation within Director, including film loops, real-time recording and step recording.
- Capture and edit AIFF sound files in Adobe Premiere.
- Capture and edit basic Quicktime digital video in Adobe Premiere.
- Create linear and nonlinear movies in Macromedia Director containing all multimedia building blocks and basic Lingo scripting.
- Create Director projector movies for playback on Mac and PC computing platforms.
- Burn a CD-ROM with associated project files.
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| III : Course Linkage |
| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
• Have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• Have appropriate technological skills, including computer skills.
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world. |
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