COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class is an introductory course that introduces the use of graphics, animation sound and issues of memory management and legal responsibilities in the creation of computer presentations, animations, images and sounds for the Web. 

GOAL: To obtain basic skills and concepts in computer multimedia technology to include graphics, animation and audio.

STUDENT COMPETENCIES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be competent to perform the following tasks:

Grades are based on the course projects, quiz/test results and participation as measured by attendance and timely completion of assignments and projects. Course projects are evaluated using scoring checklists. More detailed information about this course and specifications for the course projects are provided on the instructor's web site.

Evaluation Methods:            Weight:

Three tests                    10% each

Course projects                70% 

GRADING SCALE:

All projects must be turned in on or before the due date for that program or project. No projects will be accepted after the due dates.

No incomplete grades will be given. Everyone must take the final exam.

Any deviation from this policy must be authorized by the Department Head.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:  Academic integrity questions should be resolved by consulting the Student Code as documented in the Midlands Technical College Student Handbook. All issues of academic dishonesty will be referred to the director of Campus Life.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  For classes that meet twice a week, students who miss more
than three (3) classes FOR ANY REASON may be dropped from the class. 
In the case of classes that meet once per week and are administered partly online, students are expected to comment in the online discussion group at least once per week. Students who miss more than two (2) classes FOR ANY REASON may be dropped from the class.
Students who are knowledgeable about a unit of the class may have an opportunity
to take a test to demonstrate their capabilities at the discretion of the instructor. Students who successfully test out of a unit of the course will NOT be responsible for the homework associated with that unit. Students who pass all unit tests must nevertheless continue to attend classes on a regular basis until they have completed ALL project and test requirements for the class. Students who have turned in all projects and successfully tested out of all units of the course will be given a grade and will not be required to attend more classes in the course.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you would like to request academic accommodations due
to a disability, please contact a counselor in the Disability Resource Center,
822-3510 and 738-7678. TTY telephone (Airport 822-3401, Beltline 738-7800).

CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROTOCOL:  Students and employees are asked to report safety concerns or suspicious activities to Campus Security at 7199(on campus), or 738-7199 (cell phone and off campus). In the event of an emergency, student and employee protocol is to immediately call Campus Security or local 911.  If an emergency occurs, employees and students may seek additional information and instructions via MTC Information Centers, email, college Intranet, the MTC website, campus voice mail and loud speakers.

The College may be closed because of inclement weather. This news should be available on the website at www.midlandstech.edu, at the main phone number
at 738-1400, and announced on WIS-TV and radio. Please check frequently in changeable weather for closings and re-openings. If the College closing or reopening means that you will have at least 30 minutes of a class, you should
come to class. Please do not call the IST Department office or the President’s office with closure questions.