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This course focuses on generally accepted usability and accessibility standards that are global, industry wide, or legal for web and other media. In addition, students apply these standards to develop practices, policies and standards for effective management of multimedia projects and assets. Prerequisite: WGD-235 / 4-4

This course focuses on issues critical to leading successful multimedia projects and businesses. Topics include scoping work for clients, legal considerations and financial aspects. In addition, the course introduces management principles applied to creative production. Students develop a pro forma media project plan that uses multiple resources. Prerequisite: WGD-235 / 4-4

This course explores emerging and advanced topics in multimedia. Students explore advances in technology and their implications for design and development of multimedia. Prerequisite: WGD-235 / 4-4

Students in this course learn to program dynamic, interactive web pages and web-based games. Topics include basic programming fundamentals and object handling techniques. Fundamentals of game design are also introduced. Students use a scripting language to build basic interactive web page components and examples of web-based games. Prerequisite: MDD-310 / 5-4

Students In This Course Use Multimedia Authoring Tools And Techniques To Create Web-based Games And Dynamic Web Pages. Integrating And Controlling Multimedia Assets Such As Movie Clips, Sound Effects, Images And Animations Are Addressed. Prerequisite: Cis-363a Or The Equivalent, Or Mdd-310 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Basics Of Game Design And Development. Using An Object-oriented Game Engine With Libraries, Students Apply Game Design Principles To Develop Example Games. Technical Considerations And Industry Best Practices Are Also Covered. Prerequisite: Cis-363a Or The Equivalent, Or Wbg-340 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Advanced Techniques To Design And Develop Dynamic Websites Through Use Of Cascading Style Sheets (css), Integration Of Databases, Server-side Scripting And Large Site Management. Prerequisite: Wbg-340 / 5-4

This Course Surveys Design, Development And Play Characteristics Of Multiplayer Online Games. Students Install, Configure And Maintain Game Server Software; Deploy A Simple Multimedia Game Using The Server; And Manage And Audit The Server. Actionscript Is Used To Configure Server Functionality. Prerequisites: Wbg-340 And Wbg-370 / 5-4

Students in this course learn to enhance web presentations through video and audio integration. Technical aspects such as linking files, streaming media and embedded video are covered. Prerequisite: MDD-310 / 5-4

This Course Explores Advanced Techniques For Achieving Sophisticated Visual Designs And Imagery. Students Learn To Actualize Designs And Maximize Creative Capabilities Through Use Of Software Such As Adobe Creative Suite. Students Also Learn Techniques To Streamline Workflow In Large Projects. Prerequisites: Mdd-310 And Wgd-210 / 5-4

Students in this project-based course learn advanced drawing and line art techniques, including advanced vector-based illustration. Blending tools, gradients, transparency and various effects are explored. Web illustrations and animations are developed using vector art and common multimedia tools in an integrated development environment. Prerequisite: MDD-310 / 5-4

In this course students examine the foundation of visual design. Topics include the design process; elements of design, such as line, color, form, function and space; and combining elements for enhanced visual design. Students explore these topics through various projects and by applying concepts using appropriate software. Prerequisite: COMP-100 / 3-3

Students in this course develop skills in creating graphic media. Students explore design and use of type, the process of using rapid visualization for design concept and idea formulation, as well as create media that enhance user understanding. Prerequisite: WGD-201 / 4-4

Students in this course learn concepts of digital imaging, including editing, optimizing and preparing images for webbased delivery. Topics such as color, special effects and compression formats are examined. Prerequisite: WGD-201 / 4-4

This course addresses principles of analyzing, explaining and communicating instructions, ideas and information used in integrated text and graphics. Using a collaborative approach, students use real-world examples to explore user-centered design. Prerequisite: WGD-205 / 4-4

This Course Introduces Fundamentals Of Web Design Principles And Web Content Management. Topics Include The User Interface, Web Page Conceptualization, Page Structure, Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (xhtml), Cascading Style Sheets (css), Wysiwyg Editors, Scripting And Web Accessibility Standards. Prerequisite: Wgd-229 / 4-4

This course focuses on design and production of animation within the constraints of web applications. Topics include filesize optimization, timing, formatting requirements and scripting. Automated animation techniques as well as user-mediated animation are addressed. Prerequisite: WGD-229 / 4-4

In This Course, Students Work In Teams To Develop A Web Design For A Fictitious Company. Students Research The Company’s Industry, Evaluate Competitors’ Web Designs And Explore Emerging Web Development Tools That Enhance Production Capabilities. Prerequisites: Wgd-232 And Wgd-235 / 4-4

Students in this course examine theory and practice of designing instructional materials, as well as systems used for interactive training and education. Practical development of online learning materials is emphasized. Prerequisite: WGD-242 / 3-3

Media Portfolio This capstone course culminates in a professional portfolio that showcases students’ web graphic products, including component examples and web designs. Prerequisite: WGD-250

This Course Introduces Concepts And Methods Fundamental To Database Development And Use Including Data Analysis And Modeling, As Well As Structured Query Language (sql). Students Also Explore Basic Functions And Features Of A Database Management System (dbms), With Emphasis On The Relational Model.prerequisite: Cis-321 Or Wbg-310 / 5-4

In This Course Students Apply Principles And Strategies For Marketing Products And Services To Industrial, Commercial And Governmental Entities. Topics Include Ways In Which Market Information And Product Life Cycle Affect Product And Production Design; Forecasting Techniques; Interdependencies Between Marketing And Operations Functions; And Selling Skills. Prerequisites: Busn-115 And Math-114

This course provides a review of traditional marketing strategies and demonstrates their use in building a viable online business. Emphasis is placed on coordinating Internet marketing activities with existing traditional marketing. Steps to develop a company’s Internet presence are also discussed. Prerequisite: BUSN-319 / 4-4

This Course Enhances Students’ Ability To Function In A Project Leadership Role. While Exploring The Project Life Cycle, They Gain Experience In Budget And Timeline Management. Project Management Software Is Used To Design Project Schedules Using Methods Such As Bar Charts, Program Evaluation Review Technique (pert) And Critical Path Method (cpm) To Produce Project Plans To Apply To The Solution Of Case Studies. Prerequisites: Math-221 Or Math-233, And Upper-term Status

This course introduces the field of advertising and public relations. Topics include media relations; media buying; determining appropriate media; promotions; public relations and publicity development tools; methods for improving customer satisfaction; relationship-building strategies; and ethics in advertising and public relations. Prerequisite: BUSN-319 / 4-4