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The analysis and application of performance content utilizing new media technologies
and distribution - - specifically the Internet and the World Wide Web. Production
work will focus on web design and Internet distribution of content (HTML,
Animation, Flash, digital imaging, digitization of audio and video). Performance
work will focus on traditional and emerging techniques.
Prerequisites are by instructors consent
Technical Skills
This class will cover a lot of ground about the Internet, the World Wide Web,
networking, email, digital imaging, digital audio, and more. You will feel
like you are drinking water from a fire hose...fear not... many have gone
before you and come out successful Cyber gurus!
Content
1. ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
2. REQUIRED MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
3. GRADING
4. GREENSHEET
The first priority of the class is to learn as well as to enjoy the learning
process. The Internet is fun, informative, educational, and addictive; it
is a tool that is maturing into a method of communications that is utilized
globally. We will look at various methods of communicating your message to
others using cyber space via the web, networks, satellite or cybernetic implants.
More importantly, we will look at what it takes to create a true ‘Performance’ via the Internet, and the creation of the content for that performance. Remember
that content is king!
Required Reading, Materials and Supplies
BEST BET: HAVE PERSONAL WI-FI LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK COMPUTER FOR WORK IN LAB AND
AT HOME
1. Have a Creative Mind
2. 5 BLANK CD-R'S
3. 2 GB USB 2.0 THUMBDRIVE OR EQUIVELANT
4. The Non-Designer's Web Book (3nd Edition) by Robin Williams, John Tollett
(Purchase used from Amazon.com)OTHER
BOOKS TO PURCHASE (OPTIONAL)
1. How
the Internet Works,8th edition by Preston Gralla (Purchase used from Amazon.com)
2. Dreamweaver: The Missing Manual By David McFarland (Purchase used
from Amazon.com)
3. There will be information from class lectures, presentations, and guest
lectures. In addition, there are reference materials that you may check out
from the lab.
Class Requirements
Participation in the class is worth 35 points of your grade.
Read and surf the Internet BEFORE you come to class. This class will be participation
by all, and in order to participate you have to explore and discover cool
new things on the web, encoding files, playing files. Looking at what other
people have done as well as seeing at what is successful and popular will
be helpful in your learning process. (Although just because something is popular
does not necessarily mean it is good). Come up with your own fresh new ideas.
1. There will be homework assignments, quizzes, and in-class exercises. You
are encouraged to utilize the department's Multimedia Lab. You will find all
of the hardware and the software you will need to complete your assignments.
All web assignments will be uploaded to a designated private file that will
be set up for you.
2. Weekly class participation will be worth 35 points of your Grade
3. You must set up an email account, set up and maintain a web site on the
SJSU Server (you will get an account from Professor Fortune), worth 5 points
of your grade
4. There will be Written Tests worth 25 points of your grade.
5. The Class Projects and Final Class Project will be worth 45 points of your
grade.
The final project will be a performance based project/web site that communicates
your unique talents and skills, and may be a combined effort of a group of
students. Web pages will be provided to the Instructor and will be uploaded
to the server.
There is the opportunity to participate as a group for all project, we will
discuss this as the class goes on.
You are strongly encouraged to participate in KSJS 90.5 FM, the SJSU radio
station. This course provides you with a unique 'hands-on' experience in performance,
production, and programming, which is very exciting.
More stuff will come your way.
The Instructor reserves the right to change the green sheet at anytime during
the semester.
| GRADING
BREAKOUT |
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| Weekly
Class Participation and Contribution |
35 |
| Written
Tests |
20 |
| Class
Projects, Final Web / Performance project |
45 |
| Tota |
100 |
| Extra
Credit 1 and 2 |
5
points each |
GRADING: You will formally receive your grades twice
during the semester - - after the Midterm and after completion of all your
projects. You will meet personally with Professor Fortune throughout the semester
to discuss your individual progress, take suggestions of design, content and
programming -- and receive recommendations for projects, including ideas for
your final project
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Thursday....................... August 21 ......................Academic Year Begins
Thursday - Friday ......... August 21-22 .................Pre-Instruction Activities: Orientation, Advisement, Faculty
Meetings and Conferences
Monday......................... August 25 ......................First Day of Instruction
Monday......................... September 1..................Labor Day - Campus Closed
Friday............................ September 5..................Last Day to Drop Courses Without an Entry on Student's Permanent Record
Friday............................ September 12................Last Day to Add Courses & Register Late
Monday......................... September 22................Enrollment Census Date
Tuesday........................ November 11.................Veteran’s Day - Campus Closed
Wednesday................... November 26.................Classes that start at 5:00 PM or later will not meet.
Thursday - Friday ......... November 27-28............Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed
Wednesday................... December 10.................Last Day of Instruction
Thursday....................... December 11.................Study/Conference Day (no classes or exams)
Friday,........................... December 12,................Final Examinations
Monday – Thursday...... December 15-18............Final Examinations
Friday............................ December 19.................Final Examinations Make-Up Day
Monday......................... December 22.................Grade Evaluation Day
Tuesday........................ December 23.................Grades Due From Faculty
December 24-................WINTER RECESS
January 20
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BOOKS TO PURCHASE (OPTIONAL)
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