Multimedia Design Lab

Standards (Things you should know)

• Demonstrate a knowledge of ethical considerations, computer crimes and licensing agreements.

Standards (Things you should know)

• Define terms related to hardware and software systems
• Identify the major components of hardware systems
• Manage files (i.e. naming, sorting, deleting directories/folders)
• Proper care of hardware and software systems
• Perform and respond to operating system commands

Standards (Things you should know)

• Describe the objects of the Windows desktop
• Use the functions of the minimize, maximize, restore and close buttons
• Move and size a window
• Discuss the function of a dialog box
• Use My Computer to locate a file
• Describe the different views for My Computer
• Create a new folder
• Recover a deleted file from the recycle bin

Standards (Things you should know)

• Launch audio software
• Create a new project
• Perform save and retrieve procedures
• Identify toolbars and menus
• Demonstrate use of operating controls
• Use the mixer and meter
• Adjust audio levels
• Properly edit audio
• Record and import audio
• Demonstrate use of tracks (audio, label, time)
• Know various formats
• Change preferences
• Customize preferences
• Create a podcast

Standards (Things you should know)

• Apply elements and principles of design (proximity, alignments, repetition and contrast)
• Demonstrate the steps in the design process
• Create a new document
• Perform save and retrieve procedures
• Demonstrate use of the help menu
• Use shortcuts and functions
• Identify and use tools, menus and palettes
• Manipulate images (import, edit, size, color)
• Describe the importance of resolution
• Demonstrate proper use of layers
• Describe raster and vector graphics
• Apply effects to an image
• Add text to a project
• Create images for the web
• Edit photographs

Standards (Things you should know)

• Define terms related to Desktop Publishing
• Identify tools in toolbars and palettes
• Determine the most appropriate type of desktop publication based on the purpose of the publication
• Create a text block
• Use text objects and associated features (word wrap, drop caps, sizing, color)
• Import graphics from various sources
• Manipulate graphics
• Edit graphics
• Print a document
• Create documents (i.e. brochure, newsletters, flyers)

Standards (Things you should know)

• Define terms related to animation
• Apply tools in toolbars and palettes
• Create a new project
• Perform save and retrieve procedures
• Understand the workspace
• Add and edit frames
• Use the animation wizard
• Create a banner
• Use effects and transitions
• Import graphics from other programs

Standards (Things you should know)

• Access and capture video from various sources
• Edit a video
• Write a script in proper format
• Create a storyboard
• Demonstrate proper use of the Law of Thirds and the 3 Cs
• Create titles
• Add effects and transitions
• Discuss new technologies in broadcast
• Choose the proper format for the audience
• Output video in different formats

Standards (Things you should know)

• Launch presentation software
• Create a new presentation
• Access a blank template
• Access a design template
• Change the color scheme and or background
• Add textual information
• Add slide objects (graphics, sound, video)
• Insert a table on a slide
• Add text with special effects on a slide
• List the views in PowerPoint; describe the unique features of each view
• Set up an electronic slideshow
• Add transitions to all slides
• Name and save a presentation to a folder
• Demonstrate presentation skills

Standards (Things you should know)

• Identify major uses of websites
• Define terms related to web design
• Create a web page
• Organize a web page
• Add images to pages
• Create links
• Add background to pages
• Add text to pages
• Change text size
• Change fonts
• Change the page title
• Create easy to navigate pages
• Demonstrate consistency in design
• Use tables and frames
• Identify the audience

Standards (Things you should know)

• Learn time management skills
• Apply the steps in the decision making process
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills