Description:

This course teaches the creation, acquisition and management of assets for use in the development of interactive media. Assets to be covered include digital text, graphics, audio and video. Related topics include issues concerning intellectual property and interactive media professional practices. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Create and edit text
2. Create, edit and alter digital graphic images
3. Scan images from various types of analog original sources
4. Create, manipulate and output digital audio files
5. Create, manipulate and output digital video files
6. List and identify interactive media asset file formats
7. Convert interactive media assets from one file format to another
8. Identify and use standard types of clip media
9. Identify copyright/licensing issues related to clip media/original interactive media
10. Identify and use management techniques for archiving and retrieving interactive media
11. Identify cross platform considerations
12. Demonstrate productive attitudes and work habits

Content Outline & Competencies:

  I. Interactive Media Assets
     A. Acquire and use text assets.
	1. Distinguish between content and symbols.
        2. Describe and apply basic typography.
	3. Explain hypertext.
	4. Create original text and incorporate in screen layouts.
	5. Describe text file formats and file conversions.
     B. Acquire and use graphic image assets.
	1. Define bitmap and vector image characteristics and applications.
	2. Create and edit bitmap and vector images.
        3. Scan flat art, prints, negatives and slides.
	4. Import and manipulate digital photographs.
	5. Use clip art.
	6. Discuss graphic file formats and file conversions.
     C. Acquire and use digital audio assets.
	1. Capture audio content from original sources and recorders.
	2. Import previously digitized audio content.
	3. Edit audio content and output files for delivery.
     D. Acquire and use digital video.
	1. Capture video content from camcorders or video decks.
	2. Import previously digitized video content.
        3. Edit video content and output files for delivery.
 	
 II. Interactive Media Asset Management
     A. List and explain asset management techniques.
     B. Explain storage considerations.
     C. Describe cross-platform considerations.

III. Intellectual Property Laws and Practices
     A. List credible sources for copyright laws.
     B. Explain why following intellectual property law is important.
     C. Define fair use for different types of interactive media assets.
 
 IV. Attitudes and Work Habits
     A. Identify and develop positive attitudes towards tasks and fellow
employees appropriate for the workplace, including giving and accepting
criticism and praise.
     B. Identify and develop productive work habits, including attending
to detail, completing tasks, and maintaining the work setting and
recording data.
     C. Identify and develop collaborative/teamwork skills, including
solving problems in groups, building consensus and responding to
supervision.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

A minimum of two examinations	30% - 40%
A minimum of four projects      60% - 70%
 	Total                   100%
 
 Grade Criteria:
    A = 90 - 100%
    B = 80 -  89%
    C = 70 -  79%
    D = 60 -  69%
    F = Below 60%  

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.