MMP 210 – Multimedia Programming I Fall 2024
3 credits, 2 hours lecture, 2 hour lab
Monday 2pm – 5:40pm, 199 Chambers, Room S-608
Professor Owen Roberts, oroberts@bmcc.cuny.edu
Course Description
This course introduces the basic concepts of programming for multimedia. Students will learn the principles of object oriented programming and how to create scripts for the manipulation of video, graphics, and text to construct a complete multimedia presentation.
Basic Skills: ENG 088 or ESL 062, ACR 094
Prerequisites: MMP 100
Co-requisites: MAT 051
| Course Student Learning Outcomes | Measurement |
| 1. Demonstrate the ability to read in an object oriented programming language. | Homework assignments |
| 2. Demonstrate the ability to write in an object oriented programming language. | Homework assignments |
| 3. Decompose programming problems logically. | Quiz / Homework assignments |
| 4. Create interactive projects through programming. | Midterm and final project |
| 5. Script real-world tasks in an application. | Final project |
| 6. Integrate multimedia data types into an application. | Homework assignments and Final project |
Use of Technology
Students will use the scripting language JavaScript. A text editor such as Notepad ++, Sublime or Bracket will be used to write code. Additionally, students may use Photoshop and Illustrator of Creative Suite 6 to design and manipulate graphics for their projects.
Requirements and Evaluation of Students
- Participation: 10%
- Blog assignments: 50%
- Projects: 40%
Outline of Topics
Below are the college’s general education learning outcomes, the outcomes that checked in the left-hand column indicate goals that will be covered and assessed in this course.
| General Education Learning Outcomes | Measurement |
| Communication Skills: Students will be able to write, read, listen and speak critically and effectively | Class presentations of midterm and final projects |
| Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to use quantitative skill and the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems. | Student homework assignments |
| Scientific Reasoning: Students will be able to apply the concepts and methods of the natural sciences | |
| Social and Behavioral Science: Students will be apply the concepts and methods of the social sciences | |
| Arts & Humanities: Students will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the arts and literature through critiques of works of art, music, theatre and literature. | |
| Information & Technology Literacy: Students will be able to collect, evaluate and interpret information and effectively use information technologies. | Student homework assignments |
| Values: Students will be able to make informed choices based on an understating of personal values, human diversity, multicultural awareness and social responsibility. |
Class Participation
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