Multimedia Sequence

Overview

The multimedia area of study aspires to be a leading proponent of scholarly research, teaching and service activities related to the impact of new and emerging electronic media on individuals, organizations, industries and society as a whole, particularly as it relates to the practice of journalism.

The multimedia area of study encourages faculty and student participation in research projects that examine the uses and the impact of new and emerging media.

The area of study encourages students, faculty, citizens and members of allied professions to generate and participate in discussions intended to raise awareness and understanding of the existing and potential impact of online journalism. This is accomplished through regular undergraduate and graduate courses, independent studies, lectures, and presentations by internal and external new media experts and professionals.

The convergence of new media and journalism impacts both the lives of individuals and the careers of allied professionals. Where possible, this area of study strives to identify and promote internal and external sources of funding, or otherwise support new media inquiries for pro-social, innovative applications of new media, particularly in relation to the practice of journalism.

This program does not anticipate that our faculty or students will design, engineer or develop new hardware or software intended for new media applications. Rather, we focus on utilizing existing hardware and software to create or further develop innovative new media applications.

Facilities

The Macintosh lab is primarily geared for the School of Journalism's digital pre-press classes. These computers have publishing and layout software such as Quark, Adobe InDesign and Pagemaker; and photo and design programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Word processing and database work is done through Microsoft Office 2001.

Multimedia software is available through Macromedia's suite of tools, which includes Dreamweaver, Flash, iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Fireworks. Students' Internet needs (Web browsing, FTP, news and e-mail) are also met. Laser printing can be provided in both color and black and white. Files can be saved via a zip disk or CD. These lab computers are open only to registered students of the School of Journalism during class and TA hours.