Multimedia Technology

Goal 1: Guide students in the discipline and profession of multimedia, with a philosophy that is embedded in artistic expression and creativity which connects the environment of communication and business

• Objective 1: Graduates will successfully identify and use the elements and principles of design in all facets relating to multimedia.

• Objective 2: Successful students will be able to identify terminology associated with the concepts, techniques, and processes used throughout the multimedia environment.

• Objective 3: Present, evaluate, and communicate, or receive, constructive feedback in response to an objective set of criteria for any given work of multimedia design.

• Objective 4: Successful students will have knowledge of creating a compelling story regardless of the technology or medium.

Goal 2: Help students develop problem-solving skills, especially those required to analyze, design and implement solutions involving Photography, Graphic Design, Video and Audio Production.

• Objective 1: Using the creative, problem-solving process, combine rational and intuitive methods to create cohesive and successful communications.

• Objective 2: Create communication solutions by implementing the various stages of the creative design process.

• Objective 3: Properly assemble a working sound system, identifying components and their function, manipulate audio to be aesthetically pleasing, demonstrate a working knowledge of professional audio equipment.

• Objective 4: Assemble video equipment and record live and studio single-camera and multi-camera productions demonstrating a working knowledge and function of modern cameras.

• Objective 5: Demonstrate proper use of advanced camera techniques using a variety of cameras and how they function and operate.

Goal 3: Present the opportunity for students to engage in a program where they will have a competitive position to be employed in the multimedia field or be well prepared to continue on for specialized study at a four-year college.

• Objective 1: Execute the operation of equipment and/or procedures associated with multiple facets of multimedia. These may include: digital-photography, page layout, typography, video, audio, interactive media, and web design.

• Objective 2: Gain experience with multimedia processes using current, recognized, industry-standard software as well as computer hardware and software associated in both Mac and Windows platforms. 

• Objective 3: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of photo editing including: image manipulation, color correction, compositing, toning, and preparing for distribution.

• Objective 4: Assemble video projects in professional non-linear editing software showing proficiency in importing, exporting, effects, transitions, color correcting, and flow.

• Objective 5: Demonstrate proper knowledge of recording, editing and producing on-air audio content for professional use.

• Objective 6: Students will understand the phases of the production cycle and how it relates to Photography, Graphic Design, Video and Audio Production.

Goal 4: Develop a work and professional ethic or philosophy of continuous learning and an ongoing utilization of current and changing technologies in the field of multimedia.

• Objective 1: Successful students will be aware of the rapid rate of change of technology and methodologies in the multimedia environment.

• Objective 2: Successful students will be familiar with techniques and resources in order to obtain knowledge and understanding of new developments in multimedia technology.

• Objective 3: Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the legalities involved in multimedia creation and distribution.