Post-Secondary Courses
face-to-face with online materials and activities
ETAD 402.3: Multimedia Design and Production
College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Assists educators in the design and production of multimedia learning materials. Introduces principles of instructional design and applies them to the design and production of interactive instruction and resource materials.
Topics
Multimedia and Instructional Design, Text to Hypertext, Digital Imaging, HTML, CSS and Basic Code, Audio Production, Video Production, E-Books, WordPress and more...
INCC 110.1: Designing for Print and Screen
College of Arts & Science, Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity
INCC 210.3: Digital Communication and Design Introduction to Methods and Applications
College of Arts & Science, Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity
This is a hands-on course focusing on the techniques and methods of digital communications and multimedia design. The modules for this methods course include Photoshop; Film & Film editing; Web 2.0 apps; html and basic website design. The course is primarily lab-based, with graded assignments for each module. The course is introductory, and provides a foundation on which to build further technical skills. There is no final exam as students will be marked on their labs and portfolio of work. The portfolio will be a CD or website that approximates what students would provide when applying for employment, and will be marked on the basis of organization of materials (user-interface design), language (appropriateness and clarity), and quality of technical production.
Post-Secondary Distance Education Courses
traditional and online distance education classes
CACE 26: Instructional Design in Adult Education
Distance Education Unit, University of Saskatchewan, Certificate in Adult & Continuing Education
CACE 12: Facilitating Adult Learning
Distance Education Unit, University of Saskatchewan, Certificate in Adult & Continuing Education
CACE 11: Foundations of Adult Education
Distance Education Unit, University of Saskatchewan, Certificate in Adult & Continuing Education
Workshop Series
workshop development and instruction
Introduction to Emerging Technologies: Finding Function in Social Media and Web 2.0
Business and Leadership Program (BLP), CCDE, University of Saskatchewan
Social Media is a hot word for professionals in every discipline today. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and more are shaping the net and defining new ways to communicate, collaborate and share in the 21st century. But how can these tools be used effectively for professional development? What are the pitfalls of using these technologies? How can we choose tools that work for us and keep our web presence professional? This hands-on lab based workshop is delivered over two Saturdays and has students building blogs, wikis, and exploring a wide variety of web 2.0 tools. The class is designed to help individuals identify their needs and actively seek out technology based solutions online.