Interactive Media Production
Principles of Arts, Media and Communication - 178403
Interactive Web Media 1 - 178363
Interactive Web Media 2 - 178373
Completer Program: Interactive Media and Production
CIP Number: 100150
Credits Needed for Completion: 4
Completer Code: 2H
This course provides students with an understanding of all aspects of the Arts, Media, and Communication industry. Students will examine the opportunities and requirements of the major career pathways in this industry. Competencies will include understanding corporate/business communication and technical writing required in the field, demonstrating media literacy skills, designing and using multimedia technology in basic project development, and utilizing team and problem-solving skills (project design and development). Can be taken as an Elective.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: Computer Applications in Financial and Data Management or concurrent enrollment.
Interactive Media will focus on concepts of color theory, the history of design, and basic graphics/animation. Students will learn skills and techniques required to use specialized software to create and manipulate art with computers and to edit digital images. Using a popular desktop publishing software, students will learn color, composition, layout design, digital photography, animation, typography of computer images, publication, advertising, statistical charts, and graphs. Students will be introduced to basic principles for the design, use, and application of computer graphic systems. This course may require students to complete a work-based learning experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be equipped with the necessary entry-level skill sets needed to pursue employment in the information technology profession, enroll in an information technology program at a post-secondary school, and sit for the Adobe certification examination.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: Principles of Arts, Media, and Communication
Students will advance their knowledge and skills in multimedia design and production through project planning and product development. Students will demonstrate the use of multiple tools in the production process. Competencies will include explaining the trends in copyright laws and legal issues in the use and development of media communication; selecting, implementing, and evaluating project management techniques and tools; using Adobe CS to create drawings and graphics; designing, coding, building, testing, and troubleshooting basic custom programs for multimedia applications; creating web applications with advanced interactive components; and creating an IMP Portfolio.
CREDIT: 2
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Interactive Web Media 1