Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISA 141: Capturing and Publishing Digital Media

Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory
Description: This course is an overview of multimedia publishing software and peripherals used to produce digital media. Topics include the function and features of technology devices such as video camcorders, digital cameras, digital music devices, graphic pads and pens, DVD/CD burners, USB drives, and photo/CD/DVD printers. Multimedia publishing software and devices are examined and discussed for advantages and disadvantages. File and equipment management techniques are presented.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

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

  • analyze the potential of multimedia products for use in business and organizational communications.
  • describe the different technologies that can be used to capture and acquire digital images.
  • operate multimedia peripheral devices such as digital cameras, scanners, CD and DVD RW, camcorders, and graphic pads.
  • evaluate multimedia software and devices for ease of use and end results.
  • identify appropriate software to open and edit various digital file extensions.
  • plan and publish multimedia projects using three different forms of digital media.
Certificates requiring this course: