INSTRUCTOR: Andrew J. Ryan Office hours Mon 5 - 6 PM or by appointment; 703.993.1436;

This is a 4 credit New Century College course. The goal of this course will be to provide a solid background in multimedia research and concept development from a scientific yet practical point of view. Students will gain a full understanding of the computer-based principles behind multimedia and appreciate the symbiotic relationship between the two. Finally, you will learn about the life cycle of development for a multimedia application including topics such as: "what constitutes a good idea," "usability testing," and "copyright issues."