PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
MASTER SYLLABUS

AUDIO/VIDEO FOR THE WEB
WEB 2120

Class Hours: 3.0

 

Credit Hours: 3.0

 

Laboratory Hours: 0.0

 

Revised: Fall 08

 

 NOTE:  This course is not designed for transfer credit.

 

Catalog Course Description:

 

 

 

This course is designed to familiarize students with the technologies associated with bringing photographic (film, video and still) images and audio to the Internet environment and enable students to identify and use the tools which facilitate these media in Web sites. Appropriate media selection, software tools for encoding various media, delivery system attributes and limitations, associated file types, audio and video codecs and software players will be discussed. Students will learn to prepare aural and visual media for the Web by creating and encoding assigned projects.

Entry Level Standards:

 

 

 

Basic knowledge of  computing, the Internet, HTML and Web site construction

Prerequisites:

 

 

 

WEB 2001 and 2002 and 2003; or CSIT 2645 or equivalent for WEB majors; VPT 1030 for VPT majors

Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials:

 

 

The following materials are available from the Pellissippi State Bookstore.

Required Text:
Hands on Guide to Streaming Media, Joe Follansbee, Focal Press, 2006. ISBN# 0-240-80863-0.

Recommended but not required texts:
QuickTime Pro Quick-Reference Guide, Apple Certified, Peachpit Press, 2007. ISBN# 0-321-44248-2,

Supplementary Materials:
Online video tutorial subscription from Lynda.com strongly recommended (online payment if not provided).

QuickTimePro from Apple.com and Flip4Mac with online payment.

Software for SFTP, secure file transfer protocol (download and installation instructions for Filezilla and FUGU in course)

Other software will be downloaded as needed: WindowsMedia Player, RealPlayer, Flash, Flash/Shockwave Player, QuickTime Player, WindowsMedia Producer, Real Producer.

I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:

 

 

 

Week 

Topic

 

1

Class objectives/Introduction/Review Syllabus
Equipment and software for the course 

 

2

Streaming and QuickTime

 

3

Web Server Streaming

 

4

Preproduction

 

5

Production and Post

 

6

Encoding Windows Media

 

7

Encoding Real

 

8

Encoding QuickTime

 

9

Encoding Flash

 

10

Edit and Embed Events

 

11

Servers

 

12

Metafiles

 

13

Embedding

 

14

Advanced Topics

 

15

Evaluations

II. Course Objectives*:

 

 

 

A.

Develop an understanding of the dominant technologies used to bring still and moving images and audio to the Internet. I

 

B.

Enable the identification and use of tools that facilitate these media in Web sites. V

 

C.

Enable the selection of media appropriate for use in Web sites. V,VI

 

D.

Develop skill in using software tools for preparing and encoding various media types for use on the Internet. I

 

E.

Develop a demonstrable knowledge of media file types. I

 

F.

Develop an understanding of delivery system attributes and limitations. III

 

G.

Develop skill in using the dominant audio and video codecs to convert and encode media for the appropriate software players. III

 

H.

Learn to create media with characteristics appropriate for delivery on the Web. I,II,III

 

I.

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate various audio and image media in Web sites. I,II

 

J.

Demonstrate knowledge of interactive features in streaming media. I,II,III,IV

 

K.

Perform all technical aspects of designing, planning, creating, selecting, capturing, editing, converting, encoding, linking, uploading and testing audio and video in Web sites. V,VI

*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the WEB program.

III. Instructional Processes*: 

 

 

Students will:

 

 

 

 

1.

Practice elements of the work ethic such as professionalism, preparedness, punctuality, honesty, cooperation, dependability, contribution, effectiveness, and good manners. Communication Outcome, Transitional Strategies

 

2.

Participate in a project development team.  Communication Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy 

 

3.

Use professionally accepted methods and materials in completion of projects.  Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy

 

4.

Use a variety of methods to present findings from research.  Communication Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy

 

5.

Employ problem-solving methods to resolve technical and design issues.  Communication Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy

*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.

IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: 

 

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

 

1.

Write explanations of the principle concepts of the dominant technologies that
facilitate the use of audio, video and photographic images on the Internet. A

 

2.

Use appropriate terminology to identify and discuss media types and delivery systems and processes. A,B,C,E

 

3.

Identify appropriately prepared media for use in Web sites. A,B,C,E

 

4.

Select equipment and software appropriate for preparing specific audio and image media types to use in Web sites. C

 

5.

Locate and install software used to prepare audio and video for use on the Internet. F,G

 

6.

Perform all technical aspects of designing, planning, creating, selecting, capturing, editing, converting, encoding, linking, uploading and testing audio and video in Web sites. K

 

7.

Effectively use time management principles for their projects and assignments. B

 

8.

Contribute to class discussion and project critiques and use the appropriate terminology to describe and evaluate media, procedures, equipment, software and delivery systems.  B

 

9.

Use tools of the Internet to communicate, manage, produce and work with others in web work groups. B

*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.

V. Evaluation:

 

 

 

A. Evaluation Procedures:

 

Students will be expected to complete all assignments and projects satisfactorily on time in a professional manner. Evaluation of the student’s knowledge and performance will be based on demonstration by written discussion and testing of the basic competencies required to deploy audio and video on the Internet, as well as demonstrated ability to produce and incorporate suitable audio and video content in functioning project Web sites. Students will successfully complete exercises and tests to demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills.

 

B. Grading Scale:

 

A    90-100
B+   85-89
B     80-85
C+  75-79
C    70-75
D    60-69
F     60 or less

VI. Policies:

 

 

 

A. Attendance Policy:

 

Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses (excluding videotape and Web courses) must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. (Pellissippi State Catalog)

 

B. Academic Dishonesty:

 

Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State Catalog) 

 

C. Accommodations for disabilities:

 

If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately.  Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office.  Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course.  Services for Students with Disabilities may contact by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.

 

D. Other Policies:

 

Communications:
1. All communications among students and faculty will be professional, will use professional language and will take place in the designated times and forms outlined in assignments.
2. E-mails to the instructor must be less than 100 words each and will be answered once during office hours that will be posted with the assignment schedule. Telephone calls will be answered during office hours.

Completion:
1. All assignments, exams and projects must be completed in the specified form as outlined and must be submitted by the deadlines posted in the assignment schedule.

Facilities:  Students must have a valid Pellissippi ID to be presented on demand to gain access to Pellissippi facilities.

Hardware/Software Requirements for This Course

IBM-type criteria:
Hardware:
• Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) processor.
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
• 1 GB of RAM
• 5 GB of available hard-disk space
• 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
• CD-ROM drive (DVD preferred)
• High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible
• Speakers

Software:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) with Outlook Express
• Macromedia Shockwave and Flash players. Download free from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download free from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html
• OPTIONAL: Netscape 7.0 (full installation)

Macintosh criteria:
Hardware:
• PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor
• Mac OS X v.10.4.8
• 1 GB of RAM
• 7 GB of available hard-disk space
• 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
• CD-ROM (DVD preferred)
• High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible
• Speakers

Software:
• QuickTime 7.0.4 or better
• Adobe Reader 6 or better
• Macromedia Shockwave and Flash players. Download free from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download free from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html
• OPTIONAL: Netscape 7.0 (full installation)