Syllabus

Course:
IMED 1301: Introduction to Digital Media

Section:
3 credit hours; Section 8202

August Term: 08/09/10 08/20/10, Room TBA, Days: MTWRF, Times: 09:00AM 11:30AM
Fall Semester: 08/23/10 12/09/10, Room T248, Days: TR, Times: 08:00AM 09:20AM
Winter Term: 01/03/11 01/14/11, Room TBA, Days: MTWRF, Times: 09:00AM 11:30AM

Instructor:
Instructor’s name: Sheila Cunningham
E-mail address: scunningham_imed@yahoo.com
Richland phone: 972-238-6140 (Adjunct Faculty Office) - leave message
Office Number: A110 - ACCESS Office
Office Hours: (if any)
Mail Box Location: A110 - ACCESS Office
Faculty Page Link: www.mmlab2.rlc.dcccd.edu/faculty/your last name here

Prerequisite:
None

Course Description:
A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of digital media. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing digital media presentations.

End-of-Course Outcomes:
Utilize the elements and hardware/software components of digital media; produce a digital media presentation; select optimal digital media strategies for various delivery systems; and examine digital media industry career opportunities.

SCANS Skills:
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to determine the skills people need to succeed in the world of work. Richland College is determined to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Towards this goal, these workplace competencies and foundation skills have been designed into the curriculum for this course:

· Listening - receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues
· Problem Solving - recognize problems and devise and implement plan of action
· Knowing How to Learn - use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new
knowledge and skills
· Self-Management - assess one’s self accurately, set personal goals, monitor progress, and
exhibit self control
· Teach Others New Skills
· Use Computers to Process Information
· Select Technology - choose procedures, tools or equipment including computers and related
technologies
· Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment - Prevent, identify, or solve problems with
equipment, including computers and other technologies

Required Lab:

This class contains lecture and lab components. Students may need to put in additional time to complete assignments.

Lab Hours:

The Multimedia Learning Center (972-238-6001) is located in Thunderduck Hall, T246.

Hours for Fall and Spring semesters are:

· Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:45 pm
· Friday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
· Saturday: 12:00 pm to 4:45 pm

Hours for Summer semester are:

· Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:45 pm
· Friday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
· Saturday/Sunday: closed

All Multimedia (credit and continuing education) students must show a Student ID Card to use the lab and check out any equipment. IDs are available at the Student ID Office, T141.

Textbooks and Supplies:

No required text

Supplies: headphones, jump drives, external hard drives or blank CD-Rs/DVDs, software needed, etc.

Course Outline:


Lecture/ Unit Assignment

1: Digital Imaging
Photoshop 1

2: Moving Images 2

3: Web Site Design
Dreamweaver 3

4: Animation 4

Grading Procedure:

Grading Legend

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Points Breakdown

Assignments – 25 points
TOTAL - 100 points

PLEASE NOTE! Grade reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online or by telephone. Use your student identification number when you log in to eConnect or call Touch Tone Services.
Web Site address: http://econnect.dcccd.edu/ Telephone number: 972-613-1818.

Academic Calendar:

Calendar for Monday – Friday Fall 2010 classes
Calendar for Saturday Only Fall 2010 classes

Drop Date:

August 21, 2010 is the last day to drop from this course without receiving an automatic "W" and without the course reflecting on your transcript.

Withdrawal Date:

January 11, 2010 is the last day to withdraw from this course with an automatic "W".

Institutional Policies:

Institutional Policies including Stop Before You Drop/6Drop, Withdrawals, Repeating a Course, Financial Aid, Academic Honesty, ADA, Religious Holidays and the Campus Emergency Operation Plan & Contingency Plan are available at: http://www.richlandcollege.edu/syllabusinfo/syllabiInformation.pdf

Classroom Policies:

Please read the following classroom policies listed below.

Attendance Policy:

While Richland College does not have a formal attendance policy, students are expected to attend class regularly. If you know you will be missing classes this semester, please speak to your instructor about days you will be missing so you can receive information on the lessons and assignments you will miss.

If you are unable to attend class, please email the instructor or leave a message for the instructor at the Adjunct Faculty Office at (972) 238-6140 BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS.

It is imperative students arrive to class on time and remain in class the entire session each week.

Food and Drink Policy:

Except where otherwise determined by a faculty member, no eating or drinking is allowed in the classroom.

Web Server Posting Policy:

The Richland Student Web Server is open to all users of the World Wide Web. Any information students or instructors place in their files is readable by any user of the World Wide Web.

Computer/Internet Use Policy:

Currently enrolled Richland College students have access to the Multimedia Lab and classroom computers for Multimedia educational and instructional purposes only. Please use the Del Rio Computer Lab (D229) for other school-related assignments and non-Multimedia activities.

Students using their own laptops must use the wireless connection in the Thunderduck Hall building and cannot use the Multimedia lab and classroom computer data lines to access the Internet.

You are required to show your Richland Student ID when requested by lab personnel. You are expected to follow lab policies as well as the Student Code of Conduct specified in the catalog.

Safety Policy:

Students should participate in this class in a safe, appropriate manner. We occasionally have to step over cords for the multimedia cart and/or computer equipment. We also need to watch out for boxes and paper, students’ backpacks, etc. Students should begin to build good computing habits, designed to prevent eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

Handheld Devices Policy:

Please turn OFF all electronic devices during class.

Participation Policy:

Course participation is required. Ask questions and be involved with the lesson.

Students should not surf the Net, play games, send emails or work on unrelated homework/projects during class. Students should not disturb your neighbors during lectures and demos.

End of Each Class Policy (for face-to-face classes):

When you leave class for the day, please...

1. Delete all your files from your workstation and empty the trash.
2. Shut down your computer using Windows Shut Down.
3. Turn off your monitor after computer has COMPLETELY shut down.
4. Pick up and throw away any trash around your seat.

Attention Continuing Education Students:

To receive a certificate for this course, you must make a grade of "C" or higher as a final grade. A grade average of 69% or lower is failing.

Continuing Education will not mail your certificate to you. If you do not receive your certificate the last day of class you will have to pick up your certificate at the Continuing Education Front Desk, T160.

Multimedia Web Site:

http://www.richlandcollege.edu/multimedia

The Multimedia Learning Center is part of the Richland College School of Engineering, Business and Technology. Office: Bonham 101 • Phone: 972.238.6210.

Disclaimer reserving right to change syllabus:

The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary.

Student Acknowledgement:

Please download, read and sign this Student Acknowledgement and turn it in to your instructor.Or you can paste this URL into your browser window: http://www.mmlab2.rlc.dcccd.edu/calendar/StudentAcknowledgement.pd