MIT 135 - Multimedia Design

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to the design factors that apply to multimedia. Includes basic design components for text, graphics, screen layout, color and the use of metaphor. Covers digital design for computers through a series of tasks and projects.

Prerequisite:
Strongly Recommended: Computer literacy and file management skills.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the design factors that apply to graphics, screen layout and multimedia applications.
Create effective layouts appropriate for screen-based multimedia applications including Web browsers and wireless devices.
List the factors that should be considering designing a user interface.
Create effective layouts appropriate for screen-based multimedia applications including Web browsers and wireless devices.
Use various approaches to appropriate color design.
Understand the steps to developing a practical digital design.

Course Contents

Basic design elements.
Computer-based design tools.
Color schemes.
Design projects.

Instructional Units: 5