MULT 280 - Introduction to Multimedia

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This course will provide an introduction to multimedia production, writing and theory. Students will learn the industry from a historical perspective, as well as learn the basics of blogging and promoting content, video and audio for the Web, slide shows, podcasting, RSS feeds, creating interactive quizzes and timelines, mobile publishing, and other relevant topics. Upon completion of this course students will have a comprehensive technical knowledge of the many opportunities for multimedia production. Prerequisite: JOUR 103 Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of the emerging world of new media technology and online journalism (2) Survey existing online journalism sites (3) Recognize the technical elements of web publishing (4) Design a functional online journalism news site (5) Compare and contrast the theories and practices of multimedia technologies including social networking, audio, video, blogging and information graphics (6) Review the theories and practices of online news writing and its implications in the current industry

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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