Art 3070 – Beginning Interactive Multimedia Syllabus
Required Text
Macromedia Flash Professional 8 Beyond the Basics
Author: Shane Rebenschied
ISBN 10: 0321293878 2005
Semester: 14 Weeks
| weeks 1 - 4 |
• Flash Overview/Project 1: Natural Process Piece |
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• Review of Scripting Fundamentals |
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• Optimizing Media in Fireworks and Flash |
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| weeks 5 - 6 |
• Animating more efficiently: Project 2: Animation Project |
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| weeks 7-11 |
• Intermediate Scripting in Flash/Project 3: Interactive Exhibit |
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• Intro to Advanced Scripting |
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| weeks 12 - 14 |
• Review of Dreamweaver/Project 4: Personal Website |
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• Optimizing various media for the web: video, flash, imagery |
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• Review of Cascading Style Sheets |
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• Project 4 Final |
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• Final CD-Rom due on Exam Day |
Materials Required
Sketch Paper
Colored Markers including 3 line weights of Black
CD-Rs or CD-RWs
Access to iTunes software for viewing Video Podcasts of Demos
Most demonstrations of technique will be broadcast via video podcast available on the web. Anyone lacking the internet connection speed to allow for downloading of the podcasts will be able to receive a cd or dvd with all the podcasts on it for transfer to iTunes.
Scoring
Projects are 20 % Each = 80% of final grade
Quizzes = 10%
Compilation CD = 10%
Attendance
The university policy on attendance will be followed for this course. It can be found at: http://www.ecu.edu/data-fsonline/facultymanual/part5/51.htm section W
The class will allow 3 unexcused absences per semester with a 5-point deduction in the final grade for each unexcused absence after 3 are used. No cuts are allowed crit days.
Grading and Evaluations
You are responsible for having all projects and assignments completed at the start of class on due dates. Failure to be in class with project and assignments on the due date will result in a letter grade deduction for each class meeting after the due date.
Grading Scale
A 93 100
B 85 92
C 77 84
D 70 76
F 69 and below
East Carolina University seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Department for Disability Support Services located in Slay 138 (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
