Graduate School of Library and Information Science

 

LIS 724:  Media Services and Production

Spring, 2008

Meeting Dates and Times:  Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm

1/16/2008; 1/23/2008; 1/30/2008; 2/6/2008; 2/13/2008; 2/20/2008; 2/27/2008; 3/12/2008; 3/19/2008, 3/26/2008; 4/2/2008; 4/9/2008; 4/16/2008; 4/23/2008; 4/30/2008

 

Instructor:  Karen Johnson, Adjunct Faculty

Office Hours:          By Arrangement

Phone:                      630 956 6745 (cell)  630 795 8563 (work)

Email:                       kjohnson@csd99.org or kkjohnson62@comcast.net

 

 

Course Description

An overview of media services emphasizing the selection, evaluation and use of commercially prepared media as well as techniques for local design and production of media using various software and hardware tools.  The role of the library media specialist in facilitating effective creation/production and use of media by students and teachers will be examined.

Copyright issues and media literacy issues are included. 

 

Course Objectives

Students will:

  • Gain an understanding of the role of librarians/media specialists with respect to media production
  • Identify, select, evaluate, and use appropriate tools and journals used in media production
  • Recognize and address selection issues for software and hardware purchases
  • Become familiar with the use of commonly used technology equipment
  • Utilize presentation software to create educational and professional programs for a specific audience, demonstrating an awareness and competency in the area or design principles
  • Discuss and be aware of current trends and issues with the use of new technologies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws and issues as they apply to media production and use

Required Texts

Simpson, Carol

Copyright for Schools:  A Practical Guide

Fourth Edition

Linworth Publishing, Inc.

Williams, Robin

The Non-Designer’s Design and Type Book

Addison-Wesley

 

Other required readings will be provided by the instructor.

 

Course Design

Class time will include lecture, discussion, demonstrations, presentations, and computer lab use.

Students will have individual and group assignments.  Some class time will be devoted to completing projects. 

 

Assignments

 

Media Pathfinder / WebQuest – 10 pts.

Each student will organize a media pathfinder on a topic of your choice for a particular audience.

This should include

·        Specific descriptions of the intended audience:  age / skill levels / types of learner / etc.

·        Goals and objectives of the lesson

·        A description of the scope and sequence

·        Rationale for inclusion: how the website supports the intended objectives

WebQuests posted to Blackboard by 4:00 pm on 1/30/2008 – Class 3

Revisions sent to Instructor by noon on 2/13 – Class 5

 

Library Program Publication – 10 pts

Each student will create an informative and/or promotional publication (format to be specified) using Microsoft Publisher.  This publication should demonstrate adherence to the principles of design described in Williams’ Design for the Non-Designer and reviewed in class.  The publications will be presented to the class.  The presentations will include an explanation of the program and rationales for design choices.

Publication sent to Instructor by noon on 2/13/2008 - Class 5

Revisions sent to Instructor by 4:00 pm on 2/27/2008 – Class 7

 

PowerPoint Presentation – 10 pts.

Each student will choose a piece of equipment such as a digital camera, SmartBoard, scanner,

digital videocamera, etc.  Students will create a PowerPoint describing the equipment, the technology involved, and how it could be used to enhance instruction.  The final product should show evidence of knowledge of the equipment as well as effective design principles.

It should also include

  • Suggestions for appropriate use
  • Instructions / Descriptions on use
  • Evidence of instructional planning
  • Illustration of incorporation of design principles
  • Strong rationale for purchase and intended use

PowerPoint presentations posted to Blackboard by 4:00 on 2/27/2008 – Class 7

Revisions sent to Instructor by 4:00 pm on 3/19/2008 – Class 9

 

Copyright – 10 pts.

Students will be assigned a section of the Copyright book and will use Inspiration software to graphically organize the information involved.

Note:  This will be a group project; work will be completed and evaluated as a group

Students as partners will prepare 10 questions on assigned Copyright Section –

due by the beginning of 3/12/2008– Class 8

Inspiration Documents posted to Blackboard at the end of 3/12/2008 – Class 8

 

Site Visitation – 10 pts.

Each student will conduct an interview in a school library with the person who is in charge of the equipment.  A list of possible questions will be provided.  These will cover selection, purchase considerations, maintenance, and operational aspects.  Notes will be submitted to the instructor and a summary of the interview will be posted to Blackboard

Site Visitation Summary posted to Blackboard by 4:00 pm on 4/2/2008 – Class 11

 

Digital Storytelling Project – 20 pts.

Students will complete a digital storytelling project using Photostory software.  The focus of this movie will center on a library program or programming.

Movies will be posted to discussion board and presented on 4/16/2008 – Class 13

 

Instructional Project – 20 pts.

Each student will design an instructional unit incorporating the concepts, principles, and technologies covered in this course.  Each of these units will involve individual criteria.

These will be presented in class.

Final Instructional Projects should be burned to a CD by 6:00 pm on 4/30/2008.  They will be presented by students and submitted to the Instructor during Class 15.

 

Participation and Commitment  - 10 pts.

To demonstrate knowledge throughout the course, the student must be an active participant in class.  There will be some ungraded, mini assignments.  The ungraded assignments will contribute to the class participation grade.  Students are expected to attend every class.

 

 

Evaluations

Projects will be given points to determine the grade.  With the exception of the Site Visitation and the Instructional Project, points will be determined according to posted rubrics.  If a student is not satisfied with the grade received, the student will have one opportunity to revise the project.  This will be based on instructor suggestions and a final due date determined by the instructor.  Due to time constraints, revisions of the Site Visitation, Digital Storytelling and Final Project will not be accepted.

 

Professionalism should be exhibited in all coursework, which is expected to be at a graduate level.  Written work should be submitted without grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.

All assignments should be clear, concise and convincing.

Grades will be lowered for work that is not of this caliber.