ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGEBusiness DivisionCIS 139 – An Introduction to MultimediaCourse OutlineCourse Number & Name: CIS 139 An Introduction to MultimediaCredit Hours: 3.0 Contact Hours: 3.0 Lecture: 3.0 Lab: N/A Other: N/APrerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in CIS 107 or placement Co-requisites: None Concurrent Courses: NoneCourse Outline Revision Date: Fall 2010Course Description: This course provides an introduction to many of the individual components ofinteractive, computer–assisted communications. Because multimedia technology is a tool, theapplications are practically endless and multimedia may mean different things to different people. Itmay be a communications tool to some and an artistic medium to others. It can also be a teaching toolor a way to complete a business transaction. This course assists students in planning and developingmultimedia presentations in their field of interest.Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:1. identify and describe the components and modalities of multimedia production;2. plan, create, and revise an interactive PowerPoint presentation;3. create and manipulate graphics and images and use them in a multimedia presentation;4. incorporate animation, sound, and video in a multimedia presentation; and5. apply ethical standards in the creation of presentations.Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs): Upon successful completion of this course,students should specifically be able to do the following:1. Identify and describe the components and modalities of multimedia production:1.1 describe multimedia standards and their limitations;1.2 discuss the factors to be considered in a multimedia publication; and1.3 describe text, audio, images, drawings, animation, and video operating systems2. Plan, create, and revise an interactive PowerPoint presentation:2.1 analyze the needs and expectation of the audience, assess the situation and select anappropriate medium for the presentation; page 1prepared by D Tori, Fall 20102.2 create an effective slide show introduction, body and conclusion;Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs) (continued):2.3 build and customize an effective PowerPoint presentation;2.4 demonstrate a multimedia presentation; and2.5 integrate PowerPoint with other programs and the Internet3. Create and manipulate graphics and images and use them in a multimedia presentation:3.1 capture, edit, manipulate and utilize digital images; and3.2 create visual appeal with images, shapes, diagrams, SmartArt, and charts in a multimediapresentation 4. Incorporate animation, sound, and video in a multimedia presentation:4.1 add sound and movie clips to slides in a presentation;4.2 manipulate audio elements and use them in a multimedia project;4.3 apply transition and animation schemes in a presentation;4.4 apply custom animation effects in a presentation; and4.5 automate a presentation using add-ins and ActiveX controls5. Apply ethical standards in the creation of presentations:4.1 describe key elements involving Intellectual Property: Copyright, Visual Artist's Rights Act, andTrademarks; and4.2 use appropriate intellectual property proceduresMethods of Instruction: The instruction will focus on blended elements including lectures withonscreen presentations and hands-on computer exercises demonstrating key concepts and features.Outcomes Assessment: Exam questions are blueprinted to course objectives. Assessments andfeedback are conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the semester and include the following:- In-class assignments and homework focusing on the acquisition of specific skills are regularlyscrutinized for the presence of course objectives- Applications of the elements and skills of multimedia are evaluated in multi-part projects, whichare graded using a rubric. Every term, results in selected components are evaluated to determinestudent performance- Hands-on computer exams are used to demonstrate key concepts and features and are gradedusing a rubric. Every term, results in selected components of the exam are evaluated to determinestudent performance.Course Requirements: All students are required to:1. Maintain regular attendance and be on time for each class.2. Complete and submit all homework and project assignments on time.page 2prepared by D Tori, Fall 20103. Take all exams when scheduled.Methods of Evaluation: Final course grades will be computed as follows: % of Grading Components final course grade- Attendance 5%Students must be present to benefit from the lecture anddemonstrations of the instructor.- Homework Assignments and Portfolio 20%The purpose of hands-on computer homework is todemonstrate key concepts and features. Homework isexamined to show evidence of the extent to whichstudents meet the course objectives, and the portfolio isevaluated for completion of all assignments.- 3 Projects (dates specified by the instructor) 35%These projects are used to show evidence of the extentto which students meet course objectives.- 2 or more Exams (including a comprehensive final exam) 40%Hands-on computer exams are used to examine theextent to which students have understood andsynthesized course content and achieved courseobjectives. Academic Integrity: Dishonesty disrupts the search for truth that is inherent in the learning process andso devalues the purpose and the mission of the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is notlimited to, the following:- plagiarism – the failure to acknowledge another writer’s words or ideas or to give proper creditto sources of information;- cheating – knowingly obtaining or giving unauthorized information on any test/exam or anyother academic assignment;- interference – any interruption of the academic process that prevents others from the properengagement in learning or teaching; and- fraud – any act or instance of willful deceit or trickery.Violations of academic integrity will be dealt with by imposing appropriate sanctions. Sanctions for actsof academic dishonesty could include the resubmission of an assignment, failure of the test/exam, failurein the course, probation, suspension from the College, and even expulsion from the College.Student