Commerce and Information Technology Business Administration

Albertville High School Course Syllabus 2012-2013 Juddie Walker

Multimedia Publications

Instructional Philosophy
We feel that all students have the ability to learn to some degree. We believe that education is the greatest gift that can ever be given. We also believe that all individuals are entitled to receive that gift. We think that we should do our best to reach out and touch our students lives and make a difference. Students need to know we, as teachers, believe in them.

Course Description and Goals

Multimedia Publications is a one-credit course designed to provide students with the ability to utilize digital equipment and multimedia digital imaging software, produce interactive media projects, and develop publication layouts. Students use various hardware peripherals as well as the Internet for integrating skills to create a variety of publications. There is no prerequisite for this course.

Essential Questions
What criteria should be considered when determining the correct type of software and equipment to be used for photography? What are the planning stages when photography is concerned? What criteria should be considered when determining the correct type of software and equipment to be used for publishing? What are the planning stages when designing a publication?

OUTLINE:
Identify multimedia components including presentations, publication layouts, graphic design, digital video production, and Web design. Design enhanced multimedia projects that utilize various computer options. Create interactive media projects that utilize various technologies. Develop original, creative, professional, and appealing publication layouts. Demonstrate effective writing skills in the development of multimedia publications. Analyze images for visual, spatial, and functional layout. Utilize research results to determine current media and copyright law compliance. Utilize multimedia equipment to produce computer images. Differentiate between indoor and outdoor lighting methods.

Describe changes in photography over time including equipment, ideas, issues, and themes. Determine effective tools for media production, development, and project management. Demonstrate proper use of digital-imaging software and equipment. Compare elements of photography with other creative disciplines. Determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements related to the multimedia publishing industry.

Culminating Products
Students will develop a publication demonstrating multimedia skills that will include planning, design, creation, and evaluation steps (portfolio). Students will develop a publication demonstrating photography skills that will include planning, design, creation, and evaluation steps (portfolio).

Business/Marketing Education Commitment and Goals

The objective of Albertville High School Business/Marketing Education is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for economic success in the twenty-first century. This dynamic and challenging program prepares students for the accelerated changes taking place in the competitive business world. As students gain knowledge and professional experiences, they develop skills essential for success and build a strong foundation that enables them to become productive workers and citizens. The commitment to provide a program of excellence is evident in the broad student-centered and projectbased goals of the Business/Marketing Education curriculum. These goals are:
To encourage critical thinking skills To promote educational values including economic understanding and consumer competencies To promote character growth and development including human relations, good work habits, positive attitudes, and ethical standards To provide a realistic understanding of the work environment To enhance employability skills To reinforce basic skills in such areas as communication, mathematics, and technology To stimulate interest in career development To foster an appreciation of the free enterprise system

Materials Needed:
One 1 three ring binder Sharpened Pencil Paper

Grading Procedures:
Daily Work Projects Employability Skills A (90-100) B (80-90) C (70-80) D (60-70) F (<59) Students will be graded using a variety of assessment procedures. 40% 40% 20%

Make-up Policy Students will be allowed to make up work missed due to EXCUSED absences within one week of that absence. Arrangements must be made with the teacher immediately upon the students return to school as to the appropriate time for that make-up work. There will be a notebook with the daily assignments provided for students at the front of the room. It is the responsibility of the student to look in the notebook for their assignment. The student must notify the teacher when make-up work has been completed. Work missed due to an unexcused absence will be given a zero.

Lab Fee:
$30.00 (pay in main office as soon as possible)

Credentials: MOS, IC3 Teaching Strategies:

Lecture, Demonstration, Questions and Answers, PowerPoint Presentations, Student Presentations, Projects, Videos, Games FBLA: All Students enrolled in English classes are eligible for membership in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Joining FBLA is a great way to supplement your business education. Information about membership and dues will be discussed further at a later time; however, dues are $10 per year (includes $6 national, $2 state, and $2 local) and can be paid to Mrs. Sims beginning now through the end of September.

Contacting the Teacher

My email is jwalker@albertk12.org. Please contact anytime you have a question or concern.

The remainder of the course outline should be kept inside your notebook. I have read the above course outline and make-up policy, and I understand what is expected of me this year in Multimedia Publications in order to have a successful year.

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