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EDT831Education2 Unitsintermediate

Instructional Media Design And Production

This course introduces students to the design and production of instructional media. It explores a variety of media formats available for instruction, providing background information, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications. The course covers historical perspectives, learning theories, communication theories, and teaching-learning modes. Students will learn to produce graphic materials, understand television production formats, and explore improvisation techniques for creating inexpensive materials. The course also examines instructional resource centers in Nigeria.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Instructional MediaMedia DesignEducational TechnologyCommunication TheoryLearning Theories

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Instructional Media History

2

Learning Theories

3

Communication Theory

4

Instructional Design

5

Print Media Production

6

Audio-Visual Production

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Instructional Designer

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Educational Technologist

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Multimedia Specialist

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Training Coordinator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 1: Historical Perspective of Instructional Media

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Discuss the meaning of vital concepts.
  • •Evaluate the differences between pragmatic and liberal models of education.
  • •Analyze the differences between instructional technology and instructional communication.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 2: Learning Theories and Classification Of Learning

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Discuss how learning takes place by applying behaviorism and cognitive theories.
  • •Analyze the three domains of learning.
  • •Relate learning theories to instructional design.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Communication Theory and Media Design

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Discuss the areas that have been of concern in research on media.
  • •Describe how environmental factors affect the use of media.
  • •Apply communication theory to media design.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 4: Teaching Learning Modes with Media

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Discuss the essential features of the three teaching-learning modes.
  • •Describe their relatedness with domains and media.
  • •Analyze the application of different teaching modes.
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 5: Significance and Classification of Instructional Media

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Enumerate the potentials of instructional materials in the teaching-learning process.
  • •Name the different media groupings and their features.
  • •Classify instructional media based on different models.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Print Materials Production

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Describe the basic steps in book and journal production.
  • •Analyze the ISBN and ISSN of books and journals.
  • •Understand the concept of printing.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Graphics and Transparencies Production

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Describe the different types of graphic materials and produce two of them.
  • •Differentiate between direct and indirect ways of making transparencies.
  • •Design graphic materials for instruction.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Photographic Materials Productions

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Describe the different camera formats.
  • •Discuss the process involved in photography.
  • •Understand photographic equipment and materials.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Audio Materials Production

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Describe the equipment and materials used in audio production.
  • •Evaluate procedures for conducting and recording a discussion or an interview.
  • •Understand the audio recording process.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Movie Film Production

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Analyze the formats of film and their differences.
  • •Discuss the special techniques used in film-making.
  • •Understand movie film production.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Television Production

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Differentiate between studio and portable production.
  • •Discuss the elements of a recording guide.
  • •Describe the difference in storyboard and production script.
  • •Understand television production formats.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Games and Simulations

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Describe the difference between games and simulations.
  • •Discuss the steps to take in creating games and simulations.
  • •Understand games and simulations in instruction.
Week
13

Module 3:

9h

Unit 4: Improvisation and Free/Inexpensive Materials

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Analyze the need to improvise.
  • •Discuss sources of free and inexpensive materials.
  • •Understand improvisation and free/inexpensive materials.

Unit 5: Multi-Image, Multi-Media, and Powerpoint

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Describe four purposes served through multi-media presentations.
  • •Discuss the steps for developing multi-image and multi-media presentations.
  • •Develop a PowerPoint presentation on any topic of your choice.
  • •Understand multi-image, multi-media, and PowerPoint.

Unit 6: Instructional Resource Centres and Production in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 6: Explain the concept and functions of ERC.
  • •Discuss the different service organizations in Nigeria.
  • •Mention production sections for instructional materials and itemize their contents.
  • •Understand instructional resource centers and production in Nigeria.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key events in instructional media history (Unit 1).

2

Compare and contrast different learning theories using diagrams (Unit 2).

3

Practice designing graphic materials for specific learning objectives (Unit 2).

4

Outline the steps involved in television production (Unit 2).

5

Brainstorm ways to improvise instructional materials using local resources (Unit 4).

6

Develop a PowerPoint presentation on a course topic, incorporating multimedia elements (Unit 5).

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