Welcome to the Computer Information Systems Division

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

Course: WEB 120- 10 weeks

Title: Intro Internet Multimedia

Lead Instructor: Consol, Alison

Office: 3rd Floor PLM 391

Phone: 866-5393

Office Hours:

Textbook 1

Title: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Hands-On Training

Author: Todd Perkins

ISBN: 0321509838

Publisher: Peachpit

Textbook 2

Title: How to Cheat in Flash CS3: The art of design and animation in Adobe Flash CS3

Author: Chris Georgenes

ISBN: 0240520580

Publisher: Focal Press

Software: Adobe Flash Professional CS3

Other required equipment: For online students: Adobe Flash Professional CS3 and an ftp utility (can use Dreamweaver). A 30 trial version will NOT work for this class. System requirements for software:

Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)/Mac OS X v.10.4.8
1GB of RAM (more is suggested)
2.5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
1,024x768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card ore better
DVD-ROM drive

PC Web Cam or Digital Camera that can create movies.

Credit hours: 3

Pre-requisites: WEB-111 or GRD-152 or ITN-110

Co-requisites: None

Description: This is the first of two courses covering the creation of internet multimedia. Topics include internet multimedia file types, file type conversion, acquisition of digital audio/video, streaming audio/video and graphics animation plug-in programs and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create internet multimedia presentations utilizing a variety of methods and applications.

Course Goals:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through completion of class work and assignments):

knowledge of multimedia tools, terms, and concepts
competence navigating the Adobe Flash work environment
the creation of animated and static vector graphics
animation concepts relating to internet based multimedia
proficiency in optimizing and utilizing sound and video on the web
proficiency in using ActionScript 3.0 at a beginner level
the capture of a simple video and prepare it for web delivery

Course Objectives:

To become proficient using Adobe Flash to an intermediate level
To develop interactive multimedia and advertising products for Web or free standing delivery

The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect	Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility	Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking	Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication	Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration	Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.

Grading Is As Follows:
Exam	40	Exams must be taken on the assigned date; otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any exception to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the instructor. There will be no exceptions to this rule!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! ALL MAKEUP EXAMS must be taken prior to the scheduled exam date. This must be pre-arranged with the instructor. LAST MINUTE arrangements are not acceptable.
Projects and Assignments	50	Projects and assignments are due on the assigned date. There will be no extensions, no exceptions. In the remote chance that an extension is given, then a full grade point will be deducted for each DAY the project or assignment is late. ONLY DOCUMENTED EMERGENCIES will be considered for extensions.
Discussion Activities	10	It is your responsibility throughout the semester to participate in ALL classroom activities.

Classroom Policies:

Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.

Week	Coursework	Textbook/Assignments
Tentative Schedule Note This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor-- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according to the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
1	Introduction to Flash CS3 Understanding the Interface Using the drawing and color tools	Chapter 1-3 (HOT) Chapter 13 (Cheat)
2	Animation Basics, Shape Tweening	Chapter 4 and 5 (HOT) Chapter 1 (Cheat)
3	Symbols and instances, Filters and blend modes	Chapter 6 and 7 Chapter 4 (Cheat)
4	Motion tweening and timeline effects, Publishing	Chapter 8 and 17 Chapter 5 (Cheat)
5	Working with bitmaps and buttons	Chapter 9 and 10 - Mid Term Exam Chapter 3 (Cheat)
6	Movie clips, Integration, ActionScript basics and behaviors	Chapter 11, 12, and 19 Chapter 10 (Cheat)
7	Working with text and sound	Chapter 13 and 14 Chapter 8 (Cheat)
8	Components and Forms, Video	Chapter 15 and 16 Chapter 6 & 9 (Cheat)
9	Putting it all together Developing Mobile Content	Chapter 18 Chapter 11 (Cheat)
10	Final Exam	Final Project

Disability Support Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or
http://disabilityservices.waketech.edu/