California State University, Northridge



During the semester, students will be introduced to many of the components and programs used in deriving a multimedia presentation designed for secondary education instruction. Students will use these tools to create a variety of multimedia presentations. Students will learn file formats and extensions, sound, MP3, "ripping" and "burning" CD’s, text and graphics, animation, transitions, digital photography, digital video, hypertext and much more.

Since all students enter this class with a variety of skills and proficiencies, assignments will be given with the intention of establishing the rudimentary skills of working with multimedia. If a student has already developed these skills, an attempt to assign special projects will be made to stimulate growth. Classes will convey information in a variety of methods, but will emphasize hands on experience. Students will be given instruction and expected to learn through interaction with computers. Weekly projects will be given to the students that will foster the development of computer skills necessary to create a multimedia presentation. Regular attendance will be necessary to complete the assigned projects. If a student anticipates being absent, the instructor should be notified as early as possible so as to make special arrangements for the completion of the assignments.

Coupled with 17 years of teaching experience, my recent training in computer education has enabled me to effectively design curricula for science education, independent research, computers in instruction, and web design. My teaching style is brief explanation and demonstration, while focusing on giving students hands-on experience; I am a facilitator of the computer instruction laboratory and a model for graduate students seeking to be computer instructors.

Contact Lou Garcia by email at Louis.Garcia@csun.edu

|MixMan |SoundApp |SoundEffects |

|MacAmp |Mpecker Encoder |Toast |

|Photoshop |QuickTime |RealPlayer |

|Media Player |GraphicConverter |Bryce |

|iTunes |Free VCD |PowerPoint |

|HyperStudio |Video Player |Apple DV |

|Premiere |AppleWorks |Spin Panorama |

|Spin PhotoObject |Strata 3D |Acrobat |

|Dreamweaver |Fireworks |Flash |

|Production of an Audio CD |Production of a Data CD (ISO 9660) |Production of a MP3 CD |

|Production of a VCD |Encode/Decode MP3 |CD Label and Jewel Case |

|MixMan |Sound Effects |Recording Sound and Music |

|Spin PhotoObject QTVR |Spin Panorama QTVR |Goo Movie |

|Fusion Graphic |Make a Morph Movie |Dreamweaver Multiple Event Rollover |

|Dreamweaver Template |Animated GIF with Fireworks |Bryce Background |

|Graphics Formatting: JPEG, GIF, PNG, PICT |8 x 10 Glossy Print from Digital Camera |PDF Document |

|Blue Screen Video |Claymation |Build a Preamp for Digitizing Analog |

| | |Music/Sounds |

|Production of a PowerPoint Instructional |Production of a HyperStudio Instructional, |Production of an Instructional, Interactive|

|Presentation |Interactive Stack |Macromedia Flash Movie |

|3D Vectors for Macromedia Flash |Production of an Instructional Video |Production of a DVD |

Grades

A: Score above 75% on the midterm--it will be curved to a median of 75%; post 3 software reviews/downloads to our discussion group by due dates; Report on 3 multimedia case studies by due dates; complete all projects with single AND double asterisks; demo software used for one of our assignments; complete the final.

B: Score above 70% on the midterm--it will be curved to a median of 75%; post 3 software reviews/downloads to our discussion group by due dates; Report on 3 multimedia case studies by due dates; complete all projects with double asterisks; complete the final.

C: Anything less than what is required for a B grade.

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3. We value an inclusive learning community.

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