Penn Foster Graded Project 40242100

I need help with the Penn Foster FINAL GRADED PROJECT 40242100: Now that you’ve completed the exercises and the examinations for Introduction to Internet Multimedia, you’re ready to complete the graded project. For the graded project, you’ll consider some ideas for your Web site and determine which media you’ll use. Next, you’ll use a flowchart to organize your ideas for the site and spot any possible problems. You’ll then create the storyboards showing the design of your Web site. YOUR TASK You’re going to plan the steps in designing and developing a Web site for a fictional company, sports team, or organization. Think of your interests and come up with a topic you’d like to use for this project. OBJECTIVE The objective of this project is to show how you’ve learned the concepts in this course to plan what’s needed to create a multimedia project from start to finish. It will also give you practice in understanding and responding to clients’ needs. PROJECT GUIDELINES Analyze Ideas By now, you’ve learned the importance of planning a Web site before you begin to create it. It helps you focus on what your Web site is about and who it’s for, and may save you countless hours of tweaking. G r a d e d P r o j ec t G r a d e d P r o j ec t 66 Introduction to Internet Multimedia For this project, you’re going to envision a Web site you’d like to create. You’ll begin with idea analysis. Turn to page 248 for a list of questions you can think about for this project. Write the Executive Statement Make sure you can answer the following: ■ How will people use this Web site? ■ What will users gain from this Web site? ■ What types of features will be most useful to the users of this Web site? Once you’ve answered these questions, write your answers in an executive statement of at least 250 words. Write the Creative Strategy Think about the look and feel of the Web site. Consider the multimedia elements you want to include on your site, such as text, images, and video. Write a description of your creative strategy of at least 250 words. Create Your Team Think about your strengths and weaknesses for the resources you need to develop your project. Perhaps you’d like to work on graphics or writing, or maybe you’re more project-oriented and would rather handle the overall management. Think about the other talents you need to pull together a strong team for your project. Write a description of your multimedia team in at least 250 words. Final Graded Project 67 Create Your Storyboards Now it’s time to think about how you’re going to design your Web site and what elements you’re going to use. Create storyboards for each page of your Web site, keeping the following guidelines in mind: ■ Create your storyboard using whatever program you like (e.g., Microsoft Word or PowerPoint, scanned drawings, a wireframing tool) ■ Ensure your site is a minimum of five pages. ■ Include a minimum of two forms of media on each page (e.g., graphics, sound, video, and animation) in whichever way you choose (e.g., embedded or linked). ■ Include at least one of each of the following types of media (not all necessarily on the same page): ➢ Graphics ➢ Sound ➢ Video ➢ Animation ■ Save your files and note the filenames to give to your instructor (e.g., yournamestoryboard.doc or yournamestoryboard.ppt). ■ Make sure you answer the following questions in your storyboards: ➢ Have I created a clear navigational structure? ➢ Have I chosen appropriate typography? ➢ Have I chosen appropriate colors? ➢ Have I chosen appealing media that matches the tone of the site? ➢ Do my media have acceptable download times? 68 Introduction to Internet Multimedia WRITING GUIDELINES 1. Type your submission, double-spaced, in a standard print font, size 12. Use a standard document format with 1-inch margins. 2. Read the instructions carefully and address the topics and issues that are suggested. 3. Carefully proofread your project, making sure that you use correct spelling and grammar and appropriate sentence structure. GRADING CRITERIA The grade you’ll receive for this research project will be based on the following criteria: The executive statement clearly states what the Web site is about. 15 points The creative strategy clearly states the Web site’s design strategy. 15 points The roles of each team member needed are indicated. 15 points The storyboards depict the layout of each page of the Web site. 10 points The site contains a minimum of five pages. 10 points Each page has at least two forms of media. 10 points The pages are well-planned using guidelines learned throughout the course. 15 points All four required types of media are included on the Web pages. 10 points Final Graded Project 69

Study Guide

Introduction to Internet Multimedia By

Lisa T. Cordeiro

About the Author

Lisa Cordeiro served in the Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan, and later received dual bachelor degrees from the University of Massachusetts and a master’s degree from Harvard University’s Extension School. Ms. Cordeiro cur- rently works as a Web manager and technical communicator, writing and distributing online press releases and other Web content. She has written for numerous publications and books and created many courses for Penn Foster. For more information, visit www.lisacordeiro.com.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1

LESSON ASSIGNMENTS 5

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA 7

LESSON 2: ANIMATION, VIDEO, AND MULTIMEDIA SKILLS 25

LESSON 3: FROM PLANNING TO PRODUCING 39

LESSON 4: INTERNET AND MOBILE PROJECTS AND DELIVERY 53

FINAL GRADED PROJECT 65

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of Internet multimedia!

Though you may think that you’re new to multimedia, you’ve been exposed to it your entire life. In its most basic form, multimedia includes the combination of more than one medium, such as photos, music, animation, movies, and so on. With the explosion of the Internet in recent years, there has been a growing interest in multimedia, especially for the Web. Digitized media is a way of capturing media in a code that computers can read and transmit easily over computer net- works. Interactive multimedia is a way of letting users change and work with media, such as customizing the view of a Web page.

The benefit of using multimedia in your Web pages is that you’re able to reach more users than with a static text Web page. People learn differently—one person may learn better by listening, while another learns better by reading—but most people respond to a variety of styles in order to retain what they’ve learned. And with the millions of Web pages out there today, you need to make your Web pages both user-friendly and attractive enough so that users will return.

This course will build on information that you already know about the Web, but assumes that you have little or no infor- mation about the various types of multimedia you can include for Internet projects. So maybe you’ve experimented with using graphics on your Web pages, but never tried adding video. This course provides the basics for multimedia that you can use on the Web, including graphics, sound, video, and ani- mation.

Begin this course with the understanding that Web develop- ment is valuable knowledge in today’s world. People around the world use the Web to communicate, and if you know how to make your Web pages stand out from the rest, then you’re ahead of the game. Therefore, success in this course will give you invaluable knowledge that you’ll be able to apply at work and in your studies.

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OBJECTIVES When you complete this course, you’ll be able to

� Discuss the various forms of multimedia, such as text, graphics, sound, video, and animation

� Describe best practices to incorporate multimedia into your projects

� Describe the stages of a multimedia project

� Identify several tools to aid you in multimedia projects

� Define different team roles in multimedia projects

� List where to find the talent you may need for your projects

� Identify testing types and delivery options before launching your project

� Plan and design an attractive Web site using multimedia

COURSE MATERIALS This course includes the following materials:

1. This study guide, which contains an introduction to your course, plus

� A lesson assignments page with a schedule of study assignments

� Introductions to lessons and assignments that emphasize the main points in the textbook

� Additional information and illustrations that pertain to the topics in your lessons

� Self-checks and answers to help you assess your understanding of the material

� Exercises and project suggestions to help you apply the knowledge you’ve gained in practical ways

2. Your course textbook, Multimedia: Making It Work, which contains the assigned reading materials

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Instructions to Students

YOUR TEXTBOOK Your textbook, Multimedia: Making It Work, Ninth Edition, by Tay Vaughan, contains the material on which you’ll be tested, so it’s important that you read it carefully and completely. It contains many features that make your study easy, including the following:

� The table of contents, on pages viii–x, which indicates the breakdown of topics. You can determine what’s covered in each section of the chapters from these pages.

� A glossary that starts on page 450 that you can use to use to easily look up any unfamiliar terms

� The index beginning on page 468, which you can use to easily find information on any topic in your textbook

You’ll want to begin by reading the About This Book section on the pages preceding the table of contents, followed by the Introduction on pages xv–xvi. You’ll find that the author’s goal is to provide you with a solid introduction to multimedia. It also tells you about the features of the textbook.

YOUR STUDY GUIDE This study guide is a companion to your textbook and provides a lesson plan that will help you in your studies of Internet multimedia. The course and the study guide are divided into four lessons. Each lesson in the study guide provides a prac- tical overview of the areas covered, as well as several reading assignments, additional information and illustrations that pertain to the topics in your lessons, and highlights of important points from your textbook.

After you finish each reading assignment in the study guide, complete a short self-check to help measure your progress. You’re also strongly encouraged to try the projects and exer- cises suggested within the study guide for a chance to apply the knowledge you’ve gained in a practical way.

For every lesson, you must complete a multiple-choice examination. To finish the course, you’ll also complete a final graded project.

Instructions to Students

YOUR STUDY PLAN Think of this study guide as a blueprint for your course. You should read it carefully. The study guide divides the course material into four lessons, which are further divided into assignments. Each assignment includes reading from your textbook and exercises that will help you practice what you’ve learned.

Each lesson ends with a self-check exercise to check your understanding of what you’ve learned. You should use the following procedure to help you receive the maximum benefit from your studies:

1. Read the lesson introduction in the study guide to introduce you to concepts discussed in the textbook. The lesson introduction provides an overview of what you’ll learn, as well as objectives.

2. Read the assignment in the study guide to get an idea of what you’ll learn. Then, follow along in your study guide as you read the assigned pages in your textbook. To grasp the content in your textbook, pay close attention to all of the details.

3. After you’ve finished each lesson, try the suggested exercises and projects.

4. Answer the questions provided in the self-check exercise and check your answers with those given in the back of the study guide. If you miss any questions, review the material covering those questions. The self-checks are designed to reveal weak points that you need to review. Do not send your answers to the school; they’re for only you to evaluate your understanding of the material.

5. After you’ve completed the self-checks for a lesson, take the lesson examination.

6. Once you’ve completed all the lessons, complete the final graded project.

Feel free to e-mail your instructor for assistance at any point during your studies.

Now you’re ready to begin Lesson 1.

Good luck!

Lesson 1: Introduction to Multimedia For: Read in the Read in the study guide: textbook:

Assignment 1 Assignment 1 Chapter 1

Assignment 2 Assignment 2 Chapter 2

Assignment 3 Assignment 3 Chapter 3

Assignment 4 Assignment 4 Chapter 4

Examination 402417RR Material in Lesson 1

Lesson 2: Animation, Video, and Multimedia Skills For: Read in the Read in the study guide: textbook:

Assignment 5 Assignment 5 Chapter 5

Assignment 6 Assignment 6 Chapter 6

Assignment 7 Assignment 7 Chapter 7

Examination 402418RR Material in Lesson 2

Lesson 3: From Planning to Producing For: Read in the Read in the study guide: textbook:

Assignment 8 Assignment 8 Chapter 8

Assignment 9 Assignment 9 Chapter 9

Assignment 10 Assignment 10 Chapter 10

Examination 402419RR Material in Lesson 3

Lesson 4: Internet and Mobile Projects and Delivery For: Read in the Read in the study guide: textbook:

Assignment 11 Assignment 11 Chapter 11

Assignment 12 Assignment 12 Chapter 12

Assignment 13 Assignment 13 Chapter 13

Examination 402420RR Material in Lesson 4

Final Graded Project 40242100

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Note: To access and complete any of the examinations for this study

guide, click on the appropriate Take Exam icon on your student portal.

You should not have to enter the examination numbers. These numbers

are for reference only if you have reason to contact Student CARE.

Remember to check your student portal regularly. Your instructor may

post additional resources that you can access to enhance your learn-

ing experience.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Multimedia In Lesson 1, you’ll be introduced to multimedia. You’ll begin by learning what multimedia is and defining many terms you may encounter before studying individual aspects of multimedia. First, you’ll read about text, and then, you’ll move on to images. Lastly, you’ll go over how sound is used in multimedia.

The material is broken into easy-to-understand chunks, so as long as you follow the instructions in the course, you’ll stay right on track. To get the most from this course, follow the outlined directions, and read and complete the assignments.

OBJECTIVES When you complete this lesson, you’ll be able to

� Define basic multimedia terms

� Point out examples of multimedia in today’s world

� Identify tools and best practices for text, images, and sound

ASSIGNMENT 1: WHAT IS MULTIMEDIA? Read the following assignment in your study guide, and then read Chapter 1 in your textbook. Read the Chapter Summary and Key Terms at the end of the chapter to make sure you understand the content.

In Chapter 1, you’ll be introduced to multimedia with several examples of how you can see it in daily life. In its essence, multimedia is a combination of more than one type of media, such as text, art, sound, video, and animation. Multimedia is presented to the viewer in a digital or electronic format.

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Definitions Pay close attention to this section; you’ll be introduced to a variety of common multimedia terms you’ll hear throughout the course, such as authoring tools, integration, and interactive. Multimedia elements are typically sewn together into a proj- ect using authoring software tools designed to manage individual multimedia elements and provide user interaction. The project becomes truly integrated when source documents such as montages, graphics, video cuts, and sound merge into a final presentation.

When you create an experience that allows the user to control elements of the project, you’re creating interactive multimedia. Essentially, the user is interacting with the multimedia project to create an experience the way he or she wants. For instance, the user can click on elements to move to another location in the project. These clickable links are called hypermedia.

You’ll also gain information on how to qualify the characteris- tics of multimedia. One such characteristic is if a project has nonlinear and linear content. Linear projects start at the beginning and run through to the end, like a movie, while nonlinear projects allow the user to wander through the content at will, like a Web site.

Where to Use Multimedia After reading basic definitions and examples of multimedia, you’ll read about where multimedia is used. Web-based multimedia has extended to all purposes of the Internet, from credit card purchasing to Web-based training. Newspapers and magazines include multimedia in their Web pages, so they differ greatly from their printed counterparts. Games and entertainment have also included the latest advances in mul- timedia (Figure 1).

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When it comes to business, you’ll learn about the many applications of presentations, training, marketing, and adver- tising that businesses use to communicate. Regarding schools, you’ll read the radical advances in education with the advent of technology, such as through e-learning, instructional videos, and Interactive TV. Finally, you’ll read how multimedia has changed our lives, from home hobbies and home repair to computers and video games.

Multimedia has reached almost every aspect of public life. Looking around hotels, supermarkets, train stations, and more, you’re bound to see terminals or kiosks with interactive multimedia. You can purchase plane and train tickets through interactive kiosks. You can check out of a hotel without waiting to speak to a customer service representative by interacting with a kiosk. You can visit a museum and navigate through a multimedia exhibit to enhance your experience.

FIGURE 1—Nick.com includes a variety of multimedia, such as text, graphics, and video, on its Web site.

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Meanwhile, virtual reality is a multimedia experience designed with technology to give you a lifelike experience. You may use goggles, helmets, gloves, or other devices to navigate through the virtual world, changing your perception through each maneuver. Be sure to take a moment to con- sider why the author states how virtual reality is multimedia at its fullest extension on page 9 of your textbook. How do you see the elements of multimedia used to create a virtual world?

Be sure to also read Takis Metaxis’s statement on people who work in virtual reality on page 9 of your textbook. Why do you think those in the field consider themselves outside of multimedia?

Delivering Multimedia The last part of Chapter 1 deals with the technology needed to provide these multimedia experiences. Large amounts of digital memory, or bandwidth, are required to deliver the data. CD-ROMs and DVDs that are currently used are being replaced by flash drives or other technology. The broadband Internet is another way information is shared online. As you’ll read, this is an industry that’s rapidly changing and has many exciting developments and possible setbacks to come.

Review and Application When you finish reading the chapter

� Take the Key Term Quiz and Multiple-Choice Quiz at the back of the chapter and compare your answers to the key at the end of this study guide. If you’re not sure of an answer, go back to the chapter to check. These quizzes will not be scored so don’t send them to the school; they’re for you to gauge your progress. If there are any questions you don’t understand, refer back to the textbook and reread the assignment.

� Try Project 1.1 on pages 15–16, as it will greatly improve your understanding of multimedia on the Web. Remember: Don’t send the project into the school; this is for your use only.

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� Take a moment to complete Self-Check 1. You can check your answers by turning to the back of this study guide. If you have trouble with any of the material, review those sections in your text.

Self-Check 1 At the end of each section of Introduction to Internet Multimedia, you’ll be asked to pause

and check your understanding of what you’ve just read by completing a “self-check” exercise.

Answering these questions will help you review what you’ve studied so far. Please complete

Self-Check 1 now.

Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.

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