Syllabus

I. Course Description

This course is designed to build an understanding of multimedia concepts and to apply them in individual and group projects. We will be learning different types of multimedia applications and the tools used to create them.

II. Course Goals

A. To give students an understanding of the fundamental principals of multimedia.

B. To give students the ability to evaluate and improve projects.

C. To provide the history and evolution of multimedia.

D. To explore the options and opportunities of current multimedia technology.

III. Course Outline

A. First Quarter

1. Multimedia in the 21^st Century

2. Hardware and Softward

B. Second Quarter

1. Multimedia Components & Tools

2. Multimedia Project

IV. Text Website

http://intromm.sec.glencoe.com/

V. Grading Criteria

A. Projects – 50%

B. Quizzes – 20%

C. Assignments – 10%

D. Participation – 10%

E. Final Exam – 10%

Computer Lab Rules

1. No food or drinks allowed.

2. You may not use disks from home without permission from the computer teacher.

3. Keep your hands on your own computer.

4. Computers are to be used for school related activities:

a. Research

b. Writing papers

c. Researching colleges

d. NO GAMES

e. NO EMAIL

f. NO IM

g. NO INSTALLING PROGRAMS

5. Speakers should be off at all times.