Fundamentals of Multimedia, IT 460
About this Course:
Students are introduced to computer-based multimedia theory, concepts, and applications. Topics include desktop publishing, hypermedia, presentation graphics, graphic images, animation, sound, video, multimedia on the World Wide Web and integrated multimedia authoring techniques.
Prerequisites:
A solid, working knowledge of a graphical operating system, directory management skills and software installation experience required for enrollment.
Who Should Attend:
This course is valuable for those delivering information via corporate intranets or the Web, including Web developers, content developers, Marketing and graphics staff, managers and technical support personnel.
Expected Outcomes:
Participants in this survey course will be brought "up to speed" on the latest multimedia concepts, terms, and software types. While designed to give an overview of today's multimedia world and production methods, participants in the course will gain enough practical knowledge to begin creating productions for desktop and Internet use.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Multimedia
Design Concepts
Presentation Graphics
Typefaces, graphics
Preproduction, Desktop Publishing
Production Planning and Design
User Interface Design
Authoring I: Hypermedia Authoring Concepts
Presentation Graphics Design
Multimedia Sound
File Compression
Video Production, Digital Video
Animation
Authoring II: HTML & Web-based Multimedia
Authoring III: Production Design and Distribution
Networking Multimedia
CEU:
4.5
Instructor:
Raymond E. Trygstad
As an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Authorized Provider, the Professional Learning Programs department of the IIT School of Applied Technology (SAT) offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.