Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS140   19952-19976 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 09/27/94
CIS140 19952-19976 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Survey of Multimedia Technology
Introduction to multimedia technology and its uses. Overview of the various hardware and software used in developing and delivering multimedia. Emphasis on how multimedia is used in education and training. Provides a basic understanding of the process used to define and develop multimedia applications. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110, and (CIS121AB or ELT183AA), and CIS123AA, or (BPC101AB and BPC101BB), or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: MMT140
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CIS140   19952-19976 Survey of Multimedia Technology
1. Define multimedia technology. (I)
2. Explain various ways that a participant would interact with a multimedia application. (II)
3. Describe various hardware devices that are used in creating and delivering multimedia (e.g., CD-ROM, DVI) (III)
4. Summarize various software tools used in developing and delivering multimedia. (IV)
5. Describe the process of analysis and design of a multimedia application. (V)
6. Describe the importance of graphical design and technology to multimedia. (VI)
7. Explain the importance of video technology to multimedia. (VII)
8. Evaluate several multimedia applications from an end-user's perspective for their effectiveness and style. (VIII)
9. Develop and/or make additions to several simple multimedia applications. (VIII)
10. Describe various legal considerations for a multimedia application (copyright law principles). (IX)
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CIS140   19952-19976 Survey of Multimedia Technology
    I. Overview of multimedia technology
        A. Definition of key terms
        B. Historical overview
        C. Various levels of multimedia
          1. Presentation
          2. Hypermedia
          3. Full interactive
          4. Simulation
        D. Types of delivery systems
      II. Multimedia application overview
          A. Demonstration of various multimedia applications
          B. Student hands-on usage of various multimedia applications
        III. Survey of multimedia hardware
            A. CD-ROM
            B. DVI
            C. Sound devices
            D. Laser disk
            E. Various video and other computer boards
          IV. Survey of multimedia software development tools
              A. Presentation systems
              B. Authoring languages
              C. Instructional design tools
            V. The analysis, design, and development process
                A. Needs analysis
                B. Application design
                C. Development of application
                D. Development of multimedia support
                E. Testing
                F. Documentation
              VI. Graphics technology
                  A. Graphics
                  B. Animation
                VII. Video technology
                    A. Capturing
                    B. Editing
                  VIII. Evaluation of various multimedia applications
                      A. Interface considerations
                      B. Appropriate strategy
                      C. Use of multimedia
                      D. Cost effectiveness
                    IX. Legal considerations for a Multimedia Application (copyright law principles)
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