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DDSGN 120 Production Management (3 credits)



Course Description
This course will trace the production flow from creation to implementation for design projects. Specific content will include stages of analysis and development, principles of task management, and contract writing.

Course Content
A.Project Analysis and Development
B.Task Management
C.Contracts and other Legal Forms
D.Preproduction and Proposals
E.Production Timelines
F.Post-production and Delivery
G.Regulations and Laws
H.Career Options

Student Outcomes
1.Explore the elements of project management to include pre-production, production, post-production and delivery, and the theory behind efficient processes.

2.Identify and create elements of pre-production and production such as project analysis and scope, personnel plan, detailed list of tasks, budget requirements, resources, time estimates, risks, contingency plans, and critical milestones.

3.Identify and create elements of task management for a digital design project to include goal definition, monitoring, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating work processes.

4.Prepare a design project proposal and contract for a client.

5.Identify the elements of post-production to include product testing, troubleshooting, customer acceptance testing, and implementation.

6.Research career options in graphic design and rich media.

7.Identify and be able to access regulations and laws related to digital design.

Degree Outcomes
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30



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