This course examines first the definition and role of multimedia as an information channel and then considers the application of multimedia in different environments. In this course we examine data modeling for multimedia applications, production, and web-based distribution. Students will develop a multimedia product, touching on all stages of product development, from needs assessment, storyboarding, resource library ("information architecture") to using authoring software, such as Macromedia Flash, or dynamic web applications. There are no programming skills or other technical requirements, other than successful completion of the IT Core Class. (Prerequisites: LIS 488 and Technology Orientation Requirement)

• Teacher: Ching-chih Chen