Essential Job Functions
Under the supervision of the Associate Director and working closely with the
Distributed Course Developer, associated media developers, and faculty members,
the Media Developer is responsible for the design and development of graphics
and other mediated course materials reflecting high production values and
demonstrated instructional value.
Develops graphic-rich print, HTML, multimedia and video-based materials for
distributed courses. Maintains database driven distributed course web site.
Creates the graphical look and feel of distributed courses that may include
various media so that all media are visually integrated. Oversees development of
mediated content such as cgi scripts, Java applets, video production, and CD-ROM
materials produced by other university personnel and external consultants.
Coordinates activities of media developers with activities of Distributed Course
Developer and faculty members. Generates templates for distributed courses for
future course design efforts.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to apply principles of graphic design, animation, video design, and
multimedia design to the task of generating instructional materials. Ability to
efficiently conceptualize the necessary materials for single media (i.e.
compressed digital video) and hybrid (i.e. world wide web, videotape, and
face-to-face) distributed courses. Ability to edit written materials into
formats conducive to alternative forms of delivery. Ability to oversee the work
of others, meet strict development deadlines, track progress, and adjust tasks
and schedules to meet unanticipated demands. Must be able to present samples of
graphic design for web-based and other mediated instructional materials.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application program
packages is a prerequisite. Equivalent to Bachelor's degree in graphic design,
computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications
related field. Working knowledge of common software application packages,
equipment platforms, reference database systems and sources, and training
methods and a basic understanding of networks, data communication, and
multimedia systems.
Specialized Skills Required
Experience developing extensive web-based materials. Experience working on video
productions in some capacity. Must be able to present samples of web-based and
other mediated instructional materials.
Desirable Qualifications
Educational emphasis in multimedia and web design. Experience developing
distributed instructional products. Advanced HTML, JAVA, cgi authoring skills.
Advanced video production experience.
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