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MMS 401 - Multimedia Projects I


Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021

2 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
Students will work in teams, design, and create engaging multimedia projects that incorporate various media elements such as audio, video, graphics, and animation to webcasts and podcasts on new media platforms such as social media and app-based content delivery systems. This course will be essential for students looking to work in the field of post or live productions. This course will also help students gain confidence in skills and abilities, which will be of key significance when making important life decisions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  1. Prepare concepts and scripts for multimedia pieces. 

  1. Develop production plan and schedule for assigned projects. 

  1. Develop storyboards, scripts, and schematics based on project objectives. 

  1. Monitor and manage multimedia project activities from start to finish. 

  1. Identify and assign work to Videographers, Graphic Designers, and other production staff. 

  1. Identify shooting spots, recruit crew, reserve equipment, and make transportation arrangements. 

  1. Ensure that project meets milestones and editorial standards. 

  1. Analyze resource requirements and equipment needs for production. 

  1. Obtain approvals at every project phase for smooth and continuous production operations. 

Course Objectives:  

  1. Research and develop story ideas and prepare final story proposals for approval. 

  1. Apply visual storytelling skills to develop multimedia pieces. 

  1. Stay updated with the latest media techniques, web trends, and production technologies. 

  1. Build media campaigns using different forms of creative digital visual and video delivery sources. 



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