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Effective Term:
Winter 2022 through Winter 2025

Course Number:
MM 236
Course Title:
Digital Media Distribution
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the pipeline to finalize projects for distribution. Explores methods and technologies used for marketing, streaming, media outlets, publications and social media. Covers quality control and accessibility. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Define and apply industry standards of accessibility in preparing digital media for distribution.
  • Demonstrate fluency using industry-standard digital editing and compression software.
  • Prepare video and audio for distribution, incorporating the principles of quality video and audio streaming methods and technology.
  • Identify and differentiate the features and benefits of distribution outlets such as festivals, streaming services, television and cable, social media, and self-hosting.
  • Compare and contrast the use of digital media across multiple distribution channels to support awareness, education, and advocacy campaigns for individuals, communities, and society.

Course Activities and Design

  • Begin with the end in mind, 
  • Validate that a project possesses all the characteristics needed to reach a viewer
  • Review the unique considerations concerning internet playback and streaming of digital audio and video for multiple modes of media delivery.
  • Produce and present digital video and audio optimized for Internet playback by utilizing primary video and audio streaming formats.
  • Evaluate video and audio projects for quality and optimization for multiple modes of media delivery.
  • Relate standards, terminology, and techniques appropriate for a best-practices approach to the changing state-of-the-art of video and audio streaming.
  • Finding your target audience.
  • Audience Engagement.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment will be based upon a combination of in-class work, reflections, examinations, and skills demonstrated in assigned projects. Determination of problem-solving skills, and communication skills may also be included.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Social Media Content Creator
  • Communications

Streaming Tech, Social Media Platforms, Marketing, and DIY Production. Quick turnaround. Social Advocacy.  Consumer/ Prosumer cameras, Phones and DSLR workflow