Switched-On Schoolhouse Fundamentals of Digital Media on a USB Drive (Upgraded Non-Flash Edition)

Explore tools for creating digital media and best practices with Switched-On Schoolhouse's Fundamentals of Digital Media elective. An overview of the process used to create new media pieces and the basic concepts of project management, this CTE course instructs students in grades 9-12 to examine digital media in advertising, business, gaming and simulations, e-commerce, digital music, movies, and the Internet. Students also study the use of social media ethics, laws that impact digital media use or creation, the different types of computer languages, the value of using online video and audio for business, some expected changes in social media and advertising, and the cannons of journalism.

Students will be introduced to the variety of careers related to digital and online media and work to gather and analyze interactive media customer requirements, define the scope of digital media work in written form and demonstrate knowledge of how to manage information system project methodologies. Students will create interactive media product specifications and create a final project plan detailing time and activities required to achieve objectives. Emphasis will be placed on effective use of tools for interactive media production including storyboarding, development, project management and Web processes. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed.

Switched-On Schoolhouse is provided on a USB stick.

SOS USB System Requirements:

SOS System Requires Windows 10 home or Pro

SOS USB System Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Processor: Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher base frequ ency RAM: 4 GB Storage: 120 GB minimum total space with 5 GB available Display: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor Microsoft Office recommended Printer recommended

Optimal Performance Requirements:

Processor: Quad-Core 1.4 GHz or higher base frequ ency RAM: 8 GB Storage: 256 GB minimum total space with 5 GB available Display: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor Microsoft Office recommended Printer recommended

Please Note: Windows RT, Windows XP, Windows 8, and Windows 10 in S Mode are NOT supported.