Phil Vandiver: Professor of Digital Media Communication

  • DMED 101
  • DMED 110
  • DMED 145
  • DMED 150
  • DMED 210
  • DMED 245
  • DMED 260
  • DMED 290
  • Office: WDC 2207

  • Office Hours:
  • Monday: 4-5p
  • Tuesday: 3-4p
  • Wednesday: 9-11a
  • Thursday: 3-4p
  • Friday: By Appointment

  • Phone: 309.268.8854

  • Email: Phil Vandiver
 
 

If you are enrolled in any of the DMED courses I teach this semester, then this is the place for course information, course materials and other supplements to things we've gone over in class.

Use the tabs above to find your course and additional information.

If you're interested in general program information you can find that as well. You can find general Technology Department information here (such as lab hours, other programs, etc). And of course, drop me an e-mail with any specific questions you have.






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DMED 101 is an introduction to the major media forms used in Digital Media production, including print design, web design, audio production, video production, animation and authoring tools. Students will also investigate the impact of digital media on society and current issues in media and technology. Basic computer skills will be expected in the areas of word processing, graphic and paint programs.

DMED 101 is offered as a lecture in the Fall and Spring.




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DMED 110 is an introduction to the World Wide Web on the Internet and its uses as a communication tool. The course covers essential terms and technologies, creating webpages, critiquing Internet content and reviews ehical and legal issues. Basic computer skills are expected, especially with word processing and graphic programs. This course covers HTML coding as well as uisng HTML editors to create content.

Prerequisite: DMED 101 or permission of instructor.

DMED 110 is offered online in the Fall and Spring


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DMED 145 is an introduction to how to effectively use video production equipment to record and edit video for business, education, entertainment and personal use. Course will cover equipment, shooting techniques, composition, lighting, planning and non-linear editing.

Prerequisite: DMED 101 or permission of instructor.

DMED 145 is offered as a lecture in the Spring



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DMED 150 is an introduction to creating interactive interfaces to be distributed through the World Wide Web. Focus is placed on using JavaScript and jQuery with HTML5.

Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DMED 110.

DMED 150 is offered as a lecture in the Fall and online in Spring




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In DMED 210 students will create complicated, professional level web page design to effectively communicate messages for a variety of situations. This class will pose a variety of real world challenges that students will need to complete at a professional level, including designing interfaces in HTML and Flash and deploying those interfaces to audience members who qualify to view the content. Development tools, including Joomla! and WordPress will be used as well as image editing programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Prerequisite: DMED 110 and DMED 150.

DMED 210 is offered as a lecture in the Fall

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DMED 245 focuses on advanced video production concepts, such as live studio production, motion graphics, video compositing, studio lighting, video streaming as well as advanced issues involved in production informational and narrative video.

Prerequisite: DMED 145 or permission of instructor.

DMED 245 is offered as a lecture in the Fall



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DMED 260 covers basic aspects of animation using animation software, including modeling objects, and bringing them into a virtual environment for adding lighting, surfaces, and motion for a completed scene. Issues of design, audience, interface and environment will be reviewed.

Prerequisite: DMED 101 and DMED 120.

DMED 260 is offered as a lecture in the Spring



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DMED 290 is a capstone experience that integrates various digital media skills as students work in a team to complete projects on a weekly basis in a realistic production environment. Students create and maintain their own section of a continually updated web site, with content they conceive, write, produce and post.

Prerequisite: DMED 145, DMED 210, and concurrent enrollment in DMED 260.

DMED 290 is offered as a Hybrid course in the Spring



STUDY GUIDES

DMED 101 study guides go here.

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DMED 110 study guides go here.

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EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK

  • HTML Website
  • Final Project

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DMED 145 study guides go here.

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DMED 150 study guides go here.

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  • Go Mad!
  • Sliding Tabs

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DMED 210 study guides go here.

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DMED 245 study guides go here.

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STUDY GUIDES

DMED 260 study guides go here.

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STUDY GUIDES

DMED 290 study guides go here.

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