Multimedia Minor Planning Sheet

Overview:  Employment opportunities for graduates with multimedia development skills are increasing as hundreds of companies are being established to meet the demand for well-designed multimedia materials.  This 15-credit undergraduate minor is designed for the individual who would enjoy producing multimedia computer-based training materials. 

Program:  The multimedia minor requires a minimum of 15 credit hours for completion. To be officially accepted into the minor, students must meet with the multimedia minor coordinator (Doug Holton <doug.holton@usu.edu>) and complete an Information Sheet (available in the ITLS department main office - Emma Eccles Jones Education building, room 215).

         ** Check the class schedule or with the program advisor for availability and course options

Course Descriptions

InsT 5205: Computer Applications for Instruction and Training - Introduction to use of computer applications, with special emphasis on software used in instruction and training.

InsT 5215: Digital Video Capture and Production - Fundamental theories and practice in design and development for camera and computer based video production, including recording, editing, and digitizing audio and video segments for education and training applications.

InsT 5225: Digital Audio - Understanding basic concepts of digital audio, synthesis, and sign processing.  Learn proficiency with sound programs and audio editing and sound design tools.

InsT 5230: Instructional Graphic Production - Fundamental practices of using the computer to design and produce a wide variety of instructional graphics and animations.  Currently uses Adobe Photoshop.

InsT 5235: DVD Design and Production - Fundamental theories and practice in the design and development of Digital Video Disc (DVD) based instructional resources. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

InsT 5245: Interactive Multimedia Production - Topics to be covered include fundamental programming concepts in addition to the fundamentals of the interactive multi-media environment. Students finishing this course will have at least one completed fully functional project for their portfolios.  Currently uses Adobe Flash.

InsT 5255: Computer-Based Instruction Authoring - Fundamentals of programming computer-based instruction utilizing current authoring systems.  Overview of computer-based design issues, including interface/screen design, instructional strategy and interaction, and computer program logic.

InsT 5265: Internet Development - Course teaches web publishing primarily using HTML (Hyper-Text Markup Language). Explores current web technologies and includes design, development and evaluation. 

InsT 5275: Multimedia Special Topic Studio I - Selected special topics related to the development of multimedia products for instruction and training.  In Fall 2008, the topic will be multimedia development with the java platform.

InsT 5285: Multimedia Special Topic Studio II - Selected special topics related to the development of multimedia products for instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.  In summer and fall 2008, this course will cover advanced HTML/CSS/Javascript.

InsT 5290: Multimedia Production for Instruction and Training - Used as the capstone experience for the multi-media minor.