EDCI 663 Syllabus
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EDCI 663, Interactive Video and Multimedia |
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Description | Needs | Grading | Projects | Schedule | Notes
This course examines interactive video and multimedia. Historically, the term interactive video once referred to video responsive to the user, often a laser videodisc controlled by computer. While we will revisit this older multimedia technology, the course focuses on newer digital multimedia including digital video and multimedia delivery systems including CD-ROM, DVD, and the World Wide Web. These technologies are widely used in training and education today. Course topics include: history, overview, research, evaluation, design and production techniques, and authoring interactive multimedia. The goal of this class is to make you knowledgeable about interactive multimedia -- what it is, how it is done, what the research says it, etc. -- and to introduce you to the design and development of instructional interactive multimedia. Incoming students should have knowledge of educational technology, instructional design, and prior experience in the design and development of computer-based instruction. Previous experience with multimedia authoring (e.g., Director, Dreamweaver, Flash) is particularly beneficial.
Your course grade will be determined by a major project, three minor projects, one exam, and class participation. The major project counts as 40% of the course grade. Each minor project is worth 10%, so that the three minor projects together account for 30% of the course grade. See the section that follows for more information about the projects. The remaining 30% of the course grade is determined by one exam (15%) and by class participation (15%) including in-class activities and homework assignments (to be announced). Late projects will automatically be penalized 10% of possible points (i.e. one letter grade); projects more than one class period late will not be accepted. Grades will be determined by accumulated weighted points and application of the following scale: 90% - A, 80% - B, 70% - C, 60% - D. Minor Project 1 -- Digital Video Project Create a short original digital video suitable for CD-ROM delivery. The video should demonstrate the use of: at least two edited scenes (clips), transitions between video scenes, appropriate titling/credits, and the use of at least one audio clip in addition to any audio in the original video. The video should be designed to address an educational objective, and the overall length of the video should be no more than 5 minutes. Please include a brief written description of how the video might be used, either alone or as part of a multimedia project, to meet an identified educational objective. Minor Project 2 -- Director Multimedia Project Develop a short interactive multimedia program using Director. Incorporate at least one digital video clip, either of your own creation or by integrating material from an existing source. Be sure that your project also includes appropriate educational content, still graphics, an appropriately designed user interface, and interaction with the user (e.g., embedded questions). Try to keep your project fairly simple; limit it to covering about 1-3 instructional objectives. Minor Project 3 – Dreamweaver and Flash Project Develop a short interactive multimedia program using Dreamweaver and Flash. Incorporate at least one digital video clip, either of your own creation or by digitizing material from an existing source. Be sure that your project also includes appropriate educational content, still graphics, an appropriately designed user interface, and interaction with the user (e.g., embedded questions). Try to keep your project fairly simple; limit it to covering about 1-3 instructional objectives. Major Project The major project should consist of an educational interactive multimedia program authored in your choice of Director or Dreamweaver/Flash, along with accompanying adjunct materials and/or documentation. Your minor projects may be part of the major project. A prospectus for the final project will be required in advance of the actual development of the project. The major project should be a complete educational lesson or a complete segment of what is envisioned as a larger unit; both source code and run-time files should be submitted. It should demonstrate appropriate use of interactive multimedia (including text, graphics, audio, and video) and embody the principles of interactive multimedia design as put forth in the class. It must adhere to accepted guidelines for educational fair use of copyrighted multimedia. Your final course project (both source files and run-time files) should fit on a single 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW. Your final project should also include documentation including, at a minimum: system requirements, intended audience, educational objectives, content overview or outline, and basic operating information. Your may wish to include selected print-outs of program screens and/or other materials in the documentation.
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Author:
James D. Lehman
Updated: 18-May-2006 |