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SAU Tech Multimedia
Website Technologies, Projects, Credits & Respect



The current version of SAU Tech's new Multimedia website was a labor of passion within the department. It will be a work in progress, as most websites should be. Our hope is to involve all Multimedia students in the evolution of the site (layout, content and marketing) -- let's call it a "Learning Lab".

Shown below are various lists containing technologies employed within the site, individual thanks & personal respect as-well-as Instructor comments. Extensive research has been accomplished and documentation generated to ensure that the appropriate licenses and/or rights have been observed where applicable. Please contact our department should fact dictate otherwise and we will immediately rectify the situation. We hope that we haven't missed anyone! Credit and Respect are two things that we endear to in Multimedia!

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES EMPLOYED

  • HTML/XHTML
  • JavaScript
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  • Adobe ColdFusion™ MX
  • Adobe Dreamweaver™ MX 2004
  • AdobePhotoshop® & ImageReady CS/CS2
  • Adobe Illustrator®
  • Adobe Flash™ MX 2004/8 Pro
  • Flash plug-in auto-detect: SWFObject (great scripting)
  • Bryce 5.5 (D.A.Z.© Productions)
  • Microsoft Access 2000
  • Sony Screenblast Acid™ Pro
  • Garage Band
  • Sorenson Squeeze™ 4.3
  • TopStyle Pro 3 (© Bradsoft)
  • Captionate v2.1 video captioning for Flash (© Manitu Group)
  • Apple QuickTime® Pro
  • Color Wheel Pro™ (QSX Software Group)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x and 7 Beta 2, Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Safari
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • W3C Markup and CSS Validation services
  • Developed and tested on PC's (Intel CPU) and Mac's (Motorola and Intel CPU). We're working on the Linux end of things. We think someone was asking about a Commodore 64 as well?

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STUDENT PROJECTS INVOLVING THIS WEBSITE

Each semester, we involve our Multimedia students in a department website project. As previously mentioned, our site is also a learning lab for our students. We intentionally introduce issues that the students must analyze, develop possible solutions for and pass academic evaluation on. We do this within reason as we don't need the entire site or some important content area to break or become unavailable.

Students in the Spring 2007 term will be taking every page on the site and running it through W3C Markup and CSS Validation services as-well-as using other analysis tools. Students will be required to document findings and make recommendations based on those findings. Grading for this project will be based on their analysis and the recommended solution to be applied. Key elements are coding conventions, usability and accessibility, correct DOCTYPE declarations and report preparation. Beyond the physical project, students will also learn that just because a page validates, it may in fact contain other compliance issues.

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WEBSITE TECHNICAL CREDITS & RESPECT FROM THE ENTIRE MULTIMEDIA DEPARTMENT

Design

  • Graphics and Logo's: With very few exceptions, all graphics and logo's are original works. The SAU Tech and SAU Tech Multimedia logo's may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission of SAU Tech Marketing.
  • Photo's: All individuals and scenes used within this website are either under model release, owned by SAU Tech, have been purchased and made available under the appropriate license or have usage permission obtained. These include the following:
Development
  • Coding: A small percentage of code snippets were obtained as freeware and/or public domain and modified in the interest of not "reinventing the wheel".
  • Flash: A small percentage of clips were obtained as freeware and/or public domain and modified in the interest of not "reinventing the wheel" or were cool (and free) and we thought we'd see what we could do with them as part or our own learning experiences.
Audio
  • Animation Audio: Some loops, samples obtained as freeware from the following sources (no particular order). The remainder were composed within Sony Acid Pro or Garage Band.
    • Newgrounds
        • Artists include:
      • DaMeGaMan
      • Darth_Stupidus
      • dee-p
      • DJRunaway
      • EON (Jori)
      • Frankiedaman
      • Gwegster
      • g-rave
      • HouseMasta
      • Nemesis Theory
      • No1r
      • quicksilver1657
      • Raza
      • Silentwulf4
      • Soundshifter
      • SyTeQ
      • Tome89
    • Flash ZEN
      • Walking ZEN
    • The Sound Project
      • Various environmental sounds
      • Crowd sounds
    • GDEV Resources
      • Smooth
Video and Digital Animation
  • Video: All video presented on this website is the property of SAU Tech and may not otherwise be used without permission.
  • Digital Animation: A limited number of clips, After Effects and digital animation obtained as freeware and/or modified as permitted from the following sources: free.onebyonedesign.com or www.flashkit.com.

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INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY TO THE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF THE MULTIMEDIA WEBSITE

  • SAU Tech Chancellor: Dr. Steve Franks
  • SAU Tech Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Gary Oden
  • Project Director: Robert Gunnels, Vice Chancellor, Instruction
  • Project Marketing: Kim Coker, Director of Marketing & Mary Beth Kilgore, Executive Assistant
  • Recruiting: David McLeane, Director of Student Life/Recruiting
  • Administrative Support: Gena Medford, Technology Secretary
  • Hosting and Technical Support: SAU Tech Computer Services (Valerie Wilson & Laura Johnson)
  • Project Management: John Rockwell, Multimedia Instructor
  • Digital Animation and FX: John Rockwell, Multimedia Instructor
  • Graphics Design Project Management: John Rockwell & Ashley Moore, Multimedia Instructors
  • Graphics Design & Layout: John Rockwell & Ashley Moore, Multimedia Instructors
  • Graphics Design: Aundria Rockwell, Multimedia Student and SAU Tech Staff Member
  • Film & Video Production Project Management: Steve Taylor, Multimedia Instructor
  • Film & Video Production/After Effects: Steve Taylor, Multimedia Instructor
  • Film & Video Production Post Production Project Management: John Rockwell & Steve Taylor, Multimedia Instructors
  • Film & Video Production Post-Production (Compression and Closed Captioning): John Rockwell, Multimedia Instructor

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SAU Tech :: Multimedia Film & Video Production Instructor Steve Taylor [unlinked-12k]Film & Video Production Instructor Steve Taylor offers the following as respect to those in his field that inspire, motivate and demonstrate a true passion for their craft, in the interest of a stronger community of Film & Video Production professionals.

DISCLAIMER: SAU Tech neither promotes or endorses these items. They are presented simply as the opinions and perspectives of the individual Instructor.

  • Past, Current and Future Students: You are the reason I come to work. You give me hope and joy on a daily basis. Thank you for sharing your life with me. NEVER GIVE UP!
  • John & Ashley: Thanks for putting up with me on a regular basis. You guys are the best to put up with all my eccentricities! What a trip we have begun!!! It's awesome to share it with you.
  • SAU Tech Admin.: What a chance you guys took when you hired me and what a ride we are on now! Thanks for the continued support. Without you guys buying into the multimedia vision, nothing could be accomplished.
  • Joe Glass: You are more than just the Arkansas State Film Commissioner, you are a friend and a mentor. Thank you for sharing your world with me. I can't help but get fired up every time we talk. You have truly made a difference in our great state and to me!
  • To everyone who has taken a chance on my students: Thank you for letting us show you that our students can do great work! Without all of you, we would be just another college. With you, we are the best!
To God be the glory!

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SAU Tech :: Multimedia Graphic Design Instructor Ashley Moore [unlinked-11k]Graphic Design Instructor Ashley Moore offers the following as respect to those in her field that inspire, motivate and demonstrate a true passion for their craft, in the interest of developing a stronger community of Graphic Designers.

DISCLAIMER: SAU Tech neither promotes or endorses these items. They are presented simply as the opinions and perspectives of the individual Instructor.

  • Jerry Johnson: An amazingly talented designer and teacher who gave me a solid foundation in graphic design to build upon.
  • SAU Tech Administration: Thank you for giving me an opportunity and avenue to develop my skills and push myself to accomplish new things.
  • My co-workers John Rockwell, Steve Taylor, and Gena Medford: Thanks for your confidence, guidance, and friendship. You make my job even more rewarding.
  • Most importantly, my family, friends, and students: You all definitely inspire me and give me a broader perspective on how and who to reach when communicating through design.

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SAU Tech :: Multimedia Web Design & Development Instructor John Rockwell [unlinked-11k]Web Design & Development Instructor John Rockwell offers the following as respect to those in his field that inspire, motivate and demonstrate a true passion for their craft, in the interest of fostering a stronger community of Multimedia Developers/Designers.

DISCLAIMER: SAU Tech neither promotes or endorses these items. They are presented simply as the opinions and perspectives of the individual Instructor.

  • Lee Brimelow: A Master Flash Instructor and Technician
  • Shane Seminole Mielke of Pixel Ranger: My students can tell you how much I respect this guy's work.
  • Jeffrey Zeldman: Respected Web Designer & Writer
  • 2Advanced Studios: I know it's cliche, but these folks often set the bar in Flash integration. Check out their newest release (v5), Attractor (June 2006) -- always amazing! Check out 2Advanced Studios President & CEO Eric Jordan's site Neverrain Recordings while you're in the neigborhood -- a DJ Extraordinaire!
  • A List Apart: Explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on techniques and benefits of designing with web standards.
  • CSS Zen Garden: "The Beauty of CSS Design"
  • World Wide Web Consortium (W3C): Sometimes we stray, but this is where it all begins!
  • Allaire (RIP), Macromedia (RIP) and Adobe: Interesting linkage and how I got my first break in the field -- it continues.
  • The Open Source movement, Microsoft & Apple: Without the creative and technical brilliance behind the Open Source movement, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs (and Woz), we would still be in the digital dark ages.
  • Mr. Robert Gunnels: What can I say -- a leader and in every way. Giving us an opportunity to innovate and drive our own success (while pulling in the reigns every now and then :-) is what drives us every day! We are very fortunate to have you as our Vice Chancellor for Instruction.
  • Aundria Rockwell: My wife and best friend. She's an excellent web coder and did some great graphics on this website. All of this and also a full-time employee in the SAU Tech Student Life office. I can't thank her enough for the assistance, support and understanding through so many long days and nights while this came together!
  • Valerie Wilson: It doesn't seem like four years ago that I started here teaching and on "the other :-)" website. I can't thank you enough for your support, patience and understanding!
  • Laura Johnson and her staff -- I know we've faced some challenges technology wise, but I wanted to thank you all for your understanding and for working with us through so many situations!
  • SAU Tech Administrator's, Faculty and Staff: For providing me with an opportunity to develop and teach a new program and supporting me and my family through it all. I'm still amazed at how we get it all done every semester!
  • Gena Medford, SAU Tech Technology Secretary: Gena, words can't describe the positive impact you've made with our department. You're cheery, can-do attitude towards your job is what makes you so special to us. Thank you!
  • Multimedia Department: Steve and Ashley -- you are incredible Instructors, teammates and friends. I love coming to work each day. Together, we will continue to make Tech the two-year Multimedia College of choice!
  • Last, but not least -- alumni and current students of SAU Tech Multimedia: Four years ago, I came to Arkansas -- what a shock! You've welcomed this northerner with open arms, minds and hearts and I can truly vouch that "Southern Hospitality" is real. We've enjoyed many good times and endured through some tough coursework. Many of you have exceeded my expectations. To those that have made it in this field, keep at it, you never stop learning. To those still at it or just starting out, work hard and remember -- we put YOU first!

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