CLUSTEREngineering and Technical

COURSEMultimedia Applications

WVEIS CODE1715

Course Description:

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for a variety of Multimedia Applications. Areas of study include basic concepts, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, video, sound, application integration, and career exploration. Students will demonstrate knowledge and technical expertise in creating and editing multimedia objects. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics, and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to occupations in information technology. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.

SKILL SETS

Basic Multimedia Application Concepts

2D Graphics

3D Graphics

Video

Sound

Multimedia Application Integration

Multimedia ApplicationsWVEIS 1715

Skill Set / Basic Multimedia Application Concepts
Knowledge Objectives
1715.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • the basic concepts of multimedia and associated applications.

Performance Objectives
1715.2
1715.3
1715.4
1715.5
1715.6
1715.7 / Students will
  • examine the constituent technologies of multimedia.
  • trace the history of multimedia.
  • explore the role of the Internet in multimedia product development.
  • determine the types of multimedia and interface design and their objectives.
  • itemize the steps in the multimedia product planning process.
  • examine different types of multimedia delivery systems.

Skill Set / 2D Graphics
Knowledge Objectives
1715.8 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • 2D graphics.

Performance Objectives
1715.9
1715.10
1715.11
1715.12 / Students will
  • explore the concept of resolution in its many forms.
  • differentiate between image-editing and painting applications.
  • demonstrate the use of 2D image editing tools and their features.
  • create a 2D multimedia interface.

Skill Set / 3D Graphics
Knowledge Objectives
1715.13 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • 3D graphics.

Performance Objectives
1715.14
1715.15
1715.16
1715.17
1715.18
1715.19 / Students will
  • explore 3D characteristics such as depth of field, shading, shadows,and keyframing.
  • differentiate between types of animation file formats and codecs.
  • demonstrate the use of 3D image editing tools and their features.
  • examine the elements of a 3D scene and explain the role of each.
  • create a computer animation using keyframing and tweening techniques.
  • configure project parameters for optimized performance.

Skill Set / Video
Knowledge Objectives
1715.20 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • basic video concepts.

Performance Objectives
1715.21
1715.22
1715.23
1715.24
1715.25 / Students will
  • explore concepts related to video production such as transitions, filters, superimposition, morphing, and other special effects.
  • differentiate between different types of video file formats and codecs.
  • demonstrate nonlinear video editing tools and their features.
  • create a digital video product.
  • convert a video product into a digital file.

Skill Set / Sound
Knowledge Objectives
1715.26 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • basic sound concepts.

Performance Objectives
1715.27
1715.28
1715.29
1715.30 / Students will
  • explore concepts related to digital sound processes such as filters and special effects.
  • demonstrate the use of digital sound editing tools and their features.
  • create a digital sound product.
  • configure sound file format parameters for optimized performance.

Skill Set / Application Integration
Knowledge Objectives
1715.31 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • application integration.

Performance Objectives
1715.32
1715.33
1715.34
1715.35
1715.36 / Students will
  • explore multimedia application development and the use of structural metaphors.
  • compare methods and options for multimedia delivery on the web.
  • demonstrate the use of multimedia authoring tools and their features.
  • create a simple and effective integrated multimedia application.
  • configure a multimedia project for optimized performance.