Borough of Manhattan Community College
The City University of New York
Department of Media Arts and Technology
Introduction to Multimedia
MMP100-0500, Spring 2025
Asynchronous
Professor Owen Roberts
oroberts@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office hours: Tuesday/Friday 10am – 11:30am on Zoom
Credits: 3, Lecture hours: 2, Lab hours: 2
Basic Skills: ENG 088 or ESL 062, ACR 094, MAT 011
Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of multimedia production. In a hands-on class, students will learn the essentials of program design and authoring software in an integrated computer environment. Students will learn how to combine graphics, audio and text to create programs for industrial and educational applications.
Student Learning Outcomes
| Description | Measurement |
|---|---|
| 1. Students will be able to manipulate raster and vector images | Image project |
| 2. Students will be able to create short animations and export them to the correct format. | Animation project |
| 3. Students will be able to combine and edit audio files to create a narrative or ambience. | Audio project |
| 4. Students will be able to identify simple HTML, CSS and Javascript syntax and to understand their respective role in web development. | Web project |
| 5. Students will be able to upload and share their creative work on the web. | All projects |
| 6. Students will be able to identify standards for using media that meet copyright law. | Image |
| 7. Students will be able to plan, iterate and document their creative work. | Final project |
| 8. Students will be able to identify core principles, terminology and contemporary uses of digital media. | All projects |
General Education Learning Outcomes
| Description | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills – Students will write, read, listen and speak critically and effectively. Student behaviors include being able to: Express ideas clearly in written form; Employ critical reading skills to analyze written material; Exhibit active listening skills; Give an effective oral presentation. | Class website |
| Quantitative Reasoning – Students will use quantitative skills and the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems. Student behaviors include being able to:Use quantitative skills to solve problems; Interpret quantitative information; Translate problem situations into their symbolic representations. | Web project |
| Information & Technology Literacy – Students will collect, evaluate and interpret information and effectively use information technologies. Student behaviors include being able to: Conduct research using appropriate research strategies; Make effective use of technology. | All projects |
Course Details
Required Texts
This is an OER/ZTC (Open Educational Resources/Zero Textbook Course) course. Free class materials (including slides, web resources and tutorials) are available at https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/mmp-100-spring-2025/
Other Resources
Flash drives and cloud based storage (i.e: Google Drive, Dropbox etc.) are recommended to store assignments and course materials. Sketchbooks are recommended for taking notes and brainstorming ideas.
Use of Technology
Software used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Audacity, and a text editor such as Sublime or Brackets for code editing. Audacity and Sublime are free and open source. All software required for this course are available outside of class in BMCC’s computer labs. Visit https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/students/lrc/lab-services/ for a list of rooms and schedule.
Students will use Brightspace to grade assignments. All grading and feedback from faculty will be on Brightspace. Login to Brightspace here: https://brightspace.cuny.edu/d2l/home
The Open Lab is used for posting assignments and course materials. A BMCC login is needed to access the Open Lab and join the course.
If you need your login information contact the BMCC Service Desk at 212-220-8379, helpdesk@bmcc.cuny.edu, or Room S-141 (199 Chambers Street). You may also reset your password by going to https://cunyportal.cuny.edu/ and clicking on “Account & Password Reset”.
Tutorials are available on LinkedIn Learning on a variety of topics related to this class. Follow login instructions here: https://servicedesk.bmcc.cuny.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=1024
Grading is based on successful completion of all projects, weekly documentation posts and class participation. Projects must be handed in on time. Points will be deducted for work that is handed in late. Assignments many not be accepted for grading if they are late.
- Teacher evaluation and class performance: 10%
- Projects: 15% each (60% total)
- Final project: 30%
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