Web Multimedia Authoring Courses & Descriptions
Starting summer 2011, all Web Multimedia classes are part of Digital Media Arts.
WEBMM 110 Web Multimedia Foundations • 5 CR
Surveys the multimedia information and communication capabilities available via the Internet. Students learn how to locate, access, and retrieve a variety of media including text, images, audio, and video, and how to develop web resources using HTML.
WEBMM 111 Web Development Foundations • 5 CR
Introduces students to the fundamentals of databases, programming and networks and their applications to web development. Emphasis is placed on good design practices and effective troubleshooting techniques. Students create and troubleshoot simple databases and programs, and install and troubleshoot simple web server systems.
WEBMM 210 Web Tools • 5 CR
Course teaches students to use basic and intermediate features of web HTML editing tools, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver and similar software, to create and manage dynamic web sites. Topics include formatting text, inserting images, using tables and frames, adding layers and behaviors, using animation tools, ways to customize and extend functionality, and database integration.
WEBMM 211 Interactive Gaming for the Web • 5 CR
Develop interactive gaming environments for the web. Provides an overview of design for casual internet based games. Includes interface design for 2D games and effective programming practices. Prerequisite: WEBMM 111 with a C- or better, or entry code.
WEBMM 222 Web Multimedia Development I • 5 CR
Students learn and practice the principles of multimedia authoring using software similar to Flash as a development tool. Emphasis is placed on good planning and production practices, and on effective user interface design. Prerequisite: ANIM 121 and PROG 109 at BC with a C- or better.
WEBMM 225 Web Multimedia Development II • 5 CR
Course includes development skills in a Web production team environment. Emphasis is placed on the integration of various streaming media technologies, and the application of databases to Web multimedia. Students link databases, and integrate a variety of coding and scripting technologies to enhance the functionality and flexibility of Web multimedia presentations. Prerequisite: WEBMM 222 at BC with a C- or better.
WEBMM 230 Web Design and Development • 5 CR
Introduces fundamental concepts and techniques of designing and producing content for the World Wide Web. Students learn to use HTML, graphic applications, and browser delivery. Prerequisite: ANIM 121, WEBMM 110, and WEBMM 111 at BC with a C- or better, or entry code.
