CMS 3720 New Media Design is an elective in the Communication and Media Studies (CMS) program at Clayton State University. Please be aware that this online syllabus is frequently updated. Check these pages regularly to make sure that you have the most current information.
CRN, Classroom, and Time
- Semester: Fall 2011
- CRN: 88438
- CMS Design Lab, M144 (room schedule)
- MW 10-10:50 a.m.; online
Required Software
You must be able to access your CSU email account and your CSU web space on a regular basis. If you are unable to do either of these things, you should drop the class.
Class projects will require Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash, which are installed on the computers in the CMS Design Lab (M 144). Adobe also offers 30-day free trial versions of both programs. At one point during the semester, you may want to download these free versions to your laptop. However, to maximize their usefulness, don't download the programs until the week indicated on our class schedule.
Required Texts & Media
- Fred Gerantebee, Adobe Flash Professional CS5: Digital Classroom.
Wiley Press - A flash drive with your name written on it in indelible marker. You should bring the flash drive with you to class every day, unless otherwise instructed.
- CD-ROMs, videotapes, and other materials may be placed on reserve at the library.
- Photocopies and Web sites (announced in class and linked from the schedule) will be assigned throughout the semester.
Operation Study
At Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs this semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the University Bookstore) and other items.
Contact Information
- Professor: Dr. Steve Spence
- Home page: http://www.stevespence.org/
- Email: sspence [at] clayton [dot] edu
- Office: Music 219
- Office hours: TBA
- Phone: 678.466.4721
- Fax: 678.466.4769
To obtain this document in an alternative format and request accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.