This lesson introduces the students to the multimedia creation process. At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
Describe the four primary stages in a multimedia project
Discuss the intangible elements needed to make good multimedia: creativity, organization, and communication skill
Discuss the hardware most often used in making multimedia and choose an appropriate platform for a project
Understand common software programs used to handle text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in multimedia projects and discuss their capabilities
Determine which multimedia authoring system is most appropriate for any given project
Effective planning is critical when undertaking a multimedia project to ensure that the necessary skills, hardware, software, authoring system, and resources are available. This lesson introduces the students to the multimedia creation process by showing them what and how to plan for their projects.
