NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Interactive Multimedia 1
Course Prefix & Number: IMED 1345 Section Number: 401 Semester/Year: 18F
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive multimedia applications and/
or animations using industry standard authoring software. At the conclusion of the course a
a student will be able to: Develop an interactive digital media presentation integrating different
types of media; design a navigation scheme; and demonstrate animation techniques.
Course Prerequisite(s): ITSE 2321 – OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Course Materials:
Required : Unity 2018: Free Download, Google Drive Access, Adobe CC (Provided)
Optional: Personal Storage Device, Personal Laptop, Wacom Tablet
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor: Benjamin T. Elio
Campus/Office Location:
Telephone Number: 828-301-1051
E-mail Address: belio@nctc.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm
Office hours will be on campus during the allotted times. Please make an appointment to
ensure you are seen. If you don’t make an appointment, students will be helped on a first come
first serve basis.
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations,
and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and
associate degrees.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to
careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to
two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent
sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the
workforce.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The goal of the Computer Information Technology (CITE) program is to prepare students for
successful entry level careers in the IT industry, and/or prepare students for success in pursuing
higher education in the Computer Information System and Technology fields.
COURSE TYPE
□ Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
□ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
X WECM Course
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES From Workforce Education Course Manual
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1 Develop an interactive digital media presentation integrating different types of media.
2 Design a navigation scheme.
3 Demonstrate animation techniques.
GRADING CRITERIA
Projects and Labs: 35%
Quizzes: 20%
Assignments: 20%
Attendance: 10%
Practicum/Skills Assessment: Final Project 10%
GRADING SCALE
100-90 A
90-80 B
80-70 C
>70 F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
Aug 27- 20
Elements & Principles of Design, Typography, Layout Design
Sep 4-8
Web & Layout Application
Sep 10-14
Animation History, Genre, Techniques, Storyboarding
Sep 17-21
Animation Principles, Intro to AE
Sep 24-28
Adobe Animate, Drawn Animation
Oct 1-5
Adobe Animate Part 2
Oct 8-12
Adobe Animate using Symbols & Puppet Style
Oct 15-19
Sound Basics, Adobe Audition
Oct 22-26
Video Basics, Adobe Premiere
Oct 29-Nov 2
AE Part 2, VFX, Motion Media
Nov 5-9
After Effects Part 2 Cont.
Nov 12-16
Scripting Animation for Interaction
Nov 26-30
Scripting for Sound/Video
Dec 3-14
Practicum
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have
registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to
illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to
provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment by the faculty
member. Approved college-sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student
should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.
Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making
up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to
absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to
be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for
permission to postpone the exam. A student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon
the recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a
sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent,
unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College
officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with
disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as
special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable
accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling,
career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage
self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information,
disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either
Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may
stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and
published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic
falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.
Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is
suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights &
Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) First offense, written warning & referral to Director.
2) Second offense, dropped from course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Susan Svane
Office Location: 1400 N Corinth St., Ste 101 & 102
Telephone Number: 940-498-6438
E-mail Address: ssvane@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office Location: Gainesville Career and Technical Center
Telephone Number: 940-668-3357
E-mail Address: dhuffman@nctc.com