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Revision as of 00:41, 6 January 2006
Contents
Media Theory and Design 2 Syllabus
Media Theory and Design 2 – Sound and Motion
Department of Interactive Arts and Media
312.344.7750
Office ste. 600,
624 S. Michigan Ave (Torco Bldg.)
http://iam.colum.edu
Instructor:
Jeff Meyers
312.344.7750 (office)
jeff@interactive.colum.edu
Office Hours:
By Appointment (I'm here from 9-5 Monday-Friday)
Media Theory and Design 2 Syllabus 36-2000 Media Theory and Design II* Time: Tues 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM CST CCC (South Campus 608 )
CourseDescription
Course furthers practical understanding of media theory by applying it to media design and production. Building on the static composition analysis in Media Theory and Design I, this course focuses on time-based or "dynamic" media, incorporating text, moving image, and sound. Prerequisites: Media Theory and Design I
Course Objectives
CourseObjectives:
Required Texts
Sound Design for Interactive Media by Joseph Cancellaro, PhD, (ISBN:1-4018-8102-5)
Assignments and Projects
Simpsons Edit Animation Story Boards Animation Objects in Flash Sound Loop Animated Objects 5-Second Animation (FINAL)
All assigned readings in the syllabus are from the required texts unless otherwise noted
Required supplies: Notebook, web access, IAM Website!!
Departmental Attendance Policy
Two late arrivals equal one absence. You are expected to be in class on time; attendance is taken at the beginning of class. Two absences (even excused absences) may result in a failing grade. Three absences and you FAIL- NO EXCEPTIONS. If an absence cannot be avoided, it must be discussed with your instructor ahead of time. Medical and other emergency leave of absences follow a different policy. Please contact your instructor if such a situation arises.
Departmental Archival Policy
On the final day of class you must submit all work and documentation (including proposals) on two CD-ROMs. You will not pass the course without fulfilling this requirement. The CD will not be returned – create a backup copy for your files.
Class Website Policy
As part of this class you will be expected to create an maintain a class portfolio website. This website should showcase all of your in class and homework assignments. It is your responsibility to maintain links to all of these projects. These links will be used for grading the projects and a missing link will be considered the same and a missing assignment.
Grading Policy
Final grades are based upon:
- Percentage 30% Class Participation
- Percentage 50% Projects (broken down in bullets)
**Simpsons Edit 10% **Animation Story Boards 10% **Animation Objects in Flash 10% **Sound Loop 10% **Animated Objects 10%
- 30-Second Animation (FINAL) 30%
- Percentage 20% Quizzes (pop and scheduled)
It is expected that students will turn in their own work and maintain honest academic practices. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade. Assignments and projects turned in after the date due will be marked down one grade for each day late.
Grading Guideline
"A": above average and outstanding work, no more than one absence, active participation in class and excellent scores on exams and projects "B": above average work, no more than two absences, and active participation in class and above average scores on exams and projects "C": average work, no more than two absences, and/or average scores on exams and projects "D": below average work, no more than two absences, and/or below average scores on exams and projects "F": failure to turn in assignments, three or more absences, and/or failing grades on exams and projects can lead to an F
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR OASIS EMAIL PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!
Course Site is on Oasis and http://interactive.colum.edu/MTD2/
This syllabus is subject to change.
Week by Week Break Down
Class 1 Class Overview Media that Move
Class 2 Basic Audio Editing
Class3 Properties of Sound - Acoustics
Class 4 Properties of Sound 2 - Acoustics Animation Story Boards
Class 5 Rhythm in Montage
Class 6 Clips/Scenes Audio Equipment Scanners
Class 7 Loops
Class 8 Digitization and Compression
Class 9 Digitization and Compression 2
Class 10 Formats and frames & Intro to Flash
Class 11 Digitizing Video & Motion, Tweening and Key Framing
Class 12 Motion, Tweening and Key Framing 2
Class 13
Video Compression
Class 14 Memento
Class 15 Final Presentations
This syllabus subject to chanage
