The idea is then presented to the instructor for approval or editing. After a project has been approved, students enter the production stage of their project. During this stage students collect video footage or still images. Care is taken to shoot each scene several times to make sure that the finished project is a true representation of the original idea. In the post-production stage, students assemble their scenes into the desired order, editing out unwanted material.
Some students experience the frustration that comes with creating multimedia productions.
Hard disk drive crashes, loss of data, deleted files, VCR eating a tape, pushing record instead of play, and microphones not picking up audio are a few examples of the problems that occur during the creation process. When the semester comes to a close, most students will be capable of using technology to communicate ideas. Students will have continued to develop the skills needed to work with others in supportive and productive ways.