Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0021
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BMIC
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
9.3 weeks (373 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Desktop Publishing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Multimedia Design
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Digital Production
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Reproduction Techniques
This course is recommended for a total of 12 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the skills required to perform and fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the graphics/multimedia career field.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply fundamentals of digital input/output
  • Define basic terms about vector-based graphic design
  • Demonstrate image-editing of raster-based graphics
  • Identify and apply realistic drawing principles
  • Layout and design identify elements of design and produce a layout
  • Identify basic terms about desktop publishing
  • Create an electronic presentation with the use of presentation software
  • Identify basic terms and concepts for digital audio and digital video
  • Demonstrate usage of multimedia authoring software
  • Create a website.

General Topics:

  • Illustration and design
  • Realistic drawing
  • Layout and design
  • Digital graphic design
  • Fundamentals of digital input and output devices
  • Vector-based graphic design
  • Desktop publishing
  • Multimedia design
  • Presentation software
  • Digital audio and video
  • Multimedia authoring software
  • Web design
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials