The class teaches Macromedia Director, by far the most popular authoring software used by multimedia professionals. Animation, painting tools, text manipulation, sound, and screen transitions are covered. Project management, flow charting, and interface design are also discussed. Four hours recitation per week. AM 337 Multimedia for the Internet 4 credits Preparation of multimedia for delivery over the Internet.
Students create web pages using both HTML and web authoring software.
They are introduced to multimedia tools for the World Wide Web including Shockwave, animated GIFs, Java Applets, and digital video. Students' final projects are posted to University web pages. Class readings and discussions focus on the impact multimedia will have on the Internet in the near future. Four hours recitation per week. 343 Multimedia Team Projects 4 credits Students with a variety of specializations work in small teams to create multimedia products.