STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 

 1. Compare, analyze, and combine various multimedia software to determine relationships.

    (I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (IX)

 2. Examine and categorize various components used in multimedia production. (I) (II) (IX)

 3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of vocabulary, skills and the technology required to construct

    beginning multimedia. (I) (II) (III) (VII) (IV) (VIII)

 4. Create original projects that demonstrate a basic knowledge of design principles and processes

    for multimedia design. (I) (III) (VII) (IV) (VII) (VIII)

 5. Demonstrate critical-thinking and creative problem-solving in the multimedia production process.

 6. Analyze and critique existing work.

 7. Research career opportunities.

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Tools

     a. Hardware

     b. Software

     c. Vocabulary

     d. Storyboarding/storytelling

     e. Team approach to multimedia and design

 II. Equipment

     a. Scanner

     b. Digital Camera

     c. Printer

     d. Server

     e. Mixer

     f. Graphics tablet

 III. The “multi” of media

     a. Print

     b. 2D animation

     c. Web

     d. Sound

     e. 3D animation

     f. Video

     g. Interactive

     h. Authoring

 IV. Color

     a. RGB

     b. CMYK

     c. Hexadecimal

     d. Pantone

 V. Typography

     a. Serif

     b. Sans Serif

 VI. File Management

     a. File extensions

     b. Lossy vs. lossless compression

     c. Managing workflow of originals and copies

 VII. Visual Elements

     a. Line

     b. Shape

     c. Value

     d. Texture

     e. Color

     f. Space

 VIII. Principles of Design

     a. Balance

     b. Scale

     c. Proportion

     d. Movement

     e. Dominance

     f. Harmony-Rhythm and Repetition

     g. Unity and Variety

     h. Positive/Negative Space

 IX. Field Trip

     a. Production

     b. Output