COMM 486 - Multimedia Literacy (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

MULTIMEDIA LITERACY
Component: Lecture
Defines multimedia and discusses its impact on society. Surveys applications across the curriculum and reflects on the effects of multimedia on current teaching practice. Provides a multimedia toolbox and shows how to use it to create and publish multimedia applications on the Internet. Discusses multimedia frontiers, emerging technology and societal issues including human impact, regulation, copyright, fair use, equity, cost and universal access.
Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with EDUC 485.

University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason Computationally