IST531SP15: Interactive Media Design: Audio and Video

Production
Spring 2015

Chris Beem - MS
cbeem@csumb.edu
Office: Building MLC/18, Room 114
Course Description - IST531
Interactive Media Design: Audio and Video Production, is intended for students who
want to acquire the skills and expertise necessary to produce instructional videos
intended for interactive multimedia projects. The emphasis will be to create media
that one can incorporate into classroom and corporate training environments.
Skills You Will Need and Acquire:

Instructional Design
Writing Skills
An understanding of Interactive Media
A comfort level with video cameras
A comfort level with audio equipment

Resources You Will Need Access to:

Digital Video Camera

Audio Equipment
Editing Software
Computer

Learning Outcomes
This class will focus on communicating content through the use of video and audio.
Students will be expected to research, plan, and produce a professional level media
project. The topics covered include problem solving, information design,
instructional design, Project management, visual design, digital storytelling, digital
video and digital distribution.
Course Overview
This 8-week course will cover video theory and practical hands-on video production
skills. We will discuss the following topics:
Shooting Aspect Ratio, Framing, Lighting, Presentation, Equipment, Planning.

Sound Music, Voiceover, Voice on Camera

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Titles Lower 3rds, On-Screen Text

Editing Jump cuts, Swipe, Ken Burns Effect, Fades
Media Theory
Scripting
Closed Captioning

Software
Software will be needed to edit and process your videos. Students will be provided free
access to Camtasia Studio. In addition, here are some recommendations for Macs and PCs.
You do not need all of the following and they are many other options:
PC

Mac

Movie Maker
Premiere
iMovie
Final Cut Pro
Quicktime Pro
Premiere

We will also be discuss the use of Jing, Handbrake, and Media Encoders
If You Need Extra Help
I am available for on-campus or online meetings as long as I am contacted in advance and
we have agreed upon a time. At these meetings, we can discuss hardware, software options
and general problem solving. Please email me (cbeem@csumb.edu) for more information.
Additional resources
Additional readings and/or on-line resources may be made available throughout the course
and will be listed with the weekly materials on an as-needed basis.
Assessment
Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria:
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Educational application
Technical quality
Use of digital video technologies
Product delivery
Basic design principles
6. Creativity
7. Accessibility
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Grading Policy
Weekly Assignments 40%
Peer Evaluations 40%
Final Project 20%
Grading
90% or above

80-89%

70-79 %

Below 70%

Other policies - Assignments

Specifications for each assignment will be given in the learning management system.
Assignments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on the specified date. If an assignment
due date cannot be met, notification should be made to the instructor prior to the due date.
You are responsible for checking on the dates that homework is due and to submit that
work accordingly. Any assignments/activities not received by the due date will be
considered late and a reduction of total points will be enforced.

Feedback/communication
My feedback on assignments will be returned through our LMS. This is usually done within
one week after the work has been submitted. If the feedback is unclear or youd like further
guidance, please feel free to contact me. Be sure to check the LMS for all other returned
assignments containing my feedback. Announcements will also be used to make the
required announcements to the class so you should check that regularly.

Drop Date
Students can drop the class for any reason before the end of the Add/Drop period. After the
Add/Drop period, a documented serious and compelling reason, such as illness or death in
the family is required to drop, and a grade of W will show on your transcript. A serious
and compelling reason is one that affects the students emotional or physical health, or
financial conditions. Please consult with me if you are considering dropping the course for
a more complete discussion of non-compelling issues.

Diversity
The CSUMB Mission Statement is to build a multicultural learning community founded on
academic excellence from which all partners in the educational process emerge prepared to
contribute productively, responsibly, and ethically to California and the global community.
All students are required to show respect to their fellow students and to the instructor.
While you may not necessarily agree with their beliefs, you are required to respect that
they have them. I encourage you to share and embrace the multiculturalism of the CSUMB
vision statement. In doing so you will be rewarded with a greater appreciation for this
global community within which we all live and function.

Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is highly valued at CSUMB. Students must always submit work that
represents their original words, ideas, and design. If any work used in a class, online
posting, or assignment submission does not represent that student's original words, ideas,
or design, all relevant sources must be cited and, when appropriate, permission to use the
work must be obtained. It must also be made clear the extent to which such sources were
used. Words, ideas, and designs that require citation and permission include, but are not
limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all
verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates
from an identifiable source. Some courses and assignments promote the publishing of
individuals work for the purpose of critique and/or comment by others. This should not be
construed as an open invitation to use any part of that published work, whether it is in the
form of text, language, ideas, or design format. If, in fact, a student wishes to borrow or use
anything from another students efforts, it should be treated as any other resource, i.e. prior
permission must be received. Within the SMART College, plagiarism and other forms of
academic dishonesty are not tolerated. Students found by faculty to have breached the
academic integrity policy in any assignment will, at minimum, fail the class. This breach will
be reported to the college administration. Please see the CSUMB Catalog for more
information about academic honesty, including consequences of academic dishonesty:
http://policy.csumb.edu/site/x20830.xml

Americans with Disabilities Act

Students with disabilities who require accommodations such as time extensions or
alternate media/format must present verification from Student Disability Resources as
soon as possible. Please schedule an appointment to discuss specifics with me. If you think
a disability may impact your performance in this class, meet with SDR professional staff in
the Health and Counseling Centers Building (#80) or call 582-3672 and see me by
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appointment.
Center for Student Success (CSS)
CSUMB works to make sure that all students are succeeding in their courses. To ensure that
this takes place, if you are falling behind or are missing too many class sessions, I strongly
encourage you to schedule an appointment with the Center for Student Success to create an
Academic Success Plan and get back on track. The CSS offers services such as one-on-one
support, peer mentoring, and study skills workshops. CSS is located in the Library, 2nd
Floor, Suite 2163, 582-3165.
Academic Skills Achievement Program (ASAP)
The Academic Skills Achievement Program (ASAP), a campus-wide tutoring program, is
open to all students and offers peer tutoring services and workshops. It seeks to provide
high-quality learning assistance in computer technology, math, science, writing, languages
and study strategies aimed at enhancing learning needs at all ability levels. ASAP works
with students to expand their knowledge and abilities by empowering them to become
independent learners. ASAP tutors, staff, and faculty work together to design and offer
effective, collaborative, and active learning experiences. We provide tutors with the
opportunity to develop teaching, leadership, and communication skills. ASAP is located in
the Library, 2nd floor, 582-4104.
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academic programs, services, procedures, and policies. As such, it serves as the
authoritative and complete catalog resource for current students and other members of
our campus community.