Clayton State University

New Media Design

CMS 3720 New Media Design is an elective in the Communication and Media Studies (CMS) program at Clayton State University. Please be aware that this online syllabus is frequently updated. Check the these pages regularly to make sure that you have the most current information.

Required Software

You must be able to access your CSU email account and your CSU web space on a regular basis. If you are unable to do either of these things, you should drop the class.

Class projects will require Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, which are installed on the computers in our classroom (UC 138). Macromedia also offers 30-day free trial versions of both programs. At one point during the semester, you may want to download these free versions to your laptop. However, to maximize their usefulness, don't download the programs until the week indicated on our class schedule.

Recommended: The Mozilla Firefox web browser.

Required Texts & Media

  • Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design
    0321410971 New Riders Press
  • Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Hands-On Training
    0321509838 Peach Pit Press
  • A flash drive with your name written on it in indelible marker. This will be used as the local disk in Dreamweaver. You should bring the flash drive with you to class every day, unless otherwise instructed.
  • CD-ROMs, videotapes, and other materials may be placed on reserve at the library.
  • Photocopies and Web sites (announced in class and linked from the schedule) will be assigned throughout the semester.

Complete Before Class on Wednesday, August 20

  • Read the pages listed on our Schedule page.
  • Activate your CSU email and Web space
    (if you have not already done so). 
  • In class, complete a WebCT quiz on reading and the syllabus.

Contact Information

To obtain this document in an alternative format and request accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.