JICA OIC Report - The University of the South Pacific

Report
Technical Training Award of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Multimedia Production for Education (B)
Okinawa International Centre & Kansai University, Japan
January 7th – May 31st 2003.
Valentine A. R. Hazelman
Course development assistant
Distance Education Unit
Distance & Flexible Learning Support Centre
The University of the South Pacific.
[email protected]
Ext 2869
Multimedia class with Dr Suzuki.
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Contents
1. Overview
2. Participants and purpose
3. Objectives
4. Curriculum
5. Methods of instruction
6. Training facilities
7. Course schedule
8. Travel arrangements
9. Benefits
10. Resources & contacts
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1. Overview
The training award of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was
for training in the field of Multimedia Production for Education. The training
was conducted in two phases: (a) January 7th to April 27th, 2003 for group
training at the Okinawa International Centre, and (b) April 27th to May 31st,
2003 for individual training in the Faculty of Informatics at Kansai University
Takatsuke Campus (KUTC).
The latter phase was not set down to a specific curriculum, instead it was a
combination of practical application of the things learnt at OIC to a real
tertiary setting (projects) and observations into the way multimedia
applications were being used for educational purposes.
2. Participants and Purpose
The group training consisted of 13 participants from various countries around
the world. The multimedia course was designed to introduce basic theory and
practice of audiovisual technology emphasizing an aspect on IEC (Information,
Education, and Communication) to the participants who are engaged in
production and utilization of education media.
Class hours were from 9.40am to 12pm, and 2pm to 5pm.
3. Objectives
Upon the completion of the course, participants were expected to be able to:
a) apply communications principles in multimedia production;
b) plan, design, produce and evaluate a multimedia program; and
c) explain the state and condition surrounding the development and utilization
of multimedia education material in Japan and other countries.
The general course objectives encompassed the individual topics outlined in
the course schedule (7) below.
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4. Curriculum
a) The basic theory of audiovisual communications and media.
b) The production technique of digital media: basic skills and production
skills.
c) Observation of various media facilities.
5. Methods of Instruction
The course was entirely in English and was conducted in the form of:
- lectures
- discussions
- exercises
- demonstrations
- various media
- fieldtrips
6. Training facilities
Multimedia studio
For lectures and practical training
Multimedia laboratory
For training of digital photography, layout and design, Internet and
multimedia authoring
Multi audio room
For recording and mixing of video and audio production
Photo studio
For small scale studio lighting
AV material room
For post production of video (Betacam A/B roll editing, non-linear
editing, CG, special effects)
Server room
File, streaming servers for LAN
Video conversion room
For video system conversion to NTSC, PAL and SECAM
Okinawa International Centre dormitories.
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7. Course schedule
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8. Travel arrangements
The routes that were scheduled at the beginning of the programme were
followed for the duration of training in Japan.
January 7th 2003 Depart Fiji for Okinawa via Auckland and Osaka.
During the 4 month group training course, accommodation was at the JICA
Okinawa International Centre. Classes were also conducted at the centre.
March 17th 2003 Depart Okinawa for Osaka.
March 19th 2003 Depart Osaka for Tokyo.
March 25th 2003 Depart Tokyo for Okinawa.
As part of the Multimedia course, participants went on a 10 day observation
tour to Osaka and Tokyo. Several companies and locations were the focus of
the observation: National Museum of Ethnology, Kyoto, NHK, Sony media
world, NTT east square and NIME. Accommodation for the observation tour
was at the JICA Osaka International Centre and JICA Tokyo International
Centres respectively.
April 28th 2003 Depart Okinawa for Osaka.
The one month individual training was in the Faculty of Informatics at Kansai
University Takatsuke campus. Accommodation was at the JICA Osaka
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International Centre. The Kansai facility was an hour away from the centre
which required commuting via bus and train to get there.
May 31st 2003 Depart Osaka for Fiji via Tokyo.
9. Benefits
This multimedia training serves as an enhancement to USP’s embarking on
flexible and learning strategies by using multimedia in its courses. It will add
another dimension to the Distance & Flexible Learning Support Centre’s predominantly print courses.
The DFLSC has for the last couple of years engaged in delivering courses in
ways other than print or have been supplementing it print courses with
various media, i.e. WebCT, CD-ROM, audio and video. A thorough
understanding of the concept of multimedia through this training will enhance
the use of use of media available to distance students. From the users
perspective: Integrated digital media, interactivity, better human interface,
and from the developers perspective: content is everything, distribution
bandwidth, science & art interplay (a wide area of knowledge is needed in
terms of team based approach to multimedia development).
The acquisition of skills in this training to operate various software and
hardware is another benefit. The combination of software such as Fireworks,
Photoshop, Illustrator (Graphics), Adobe Premiere, Windows Encoder,
SoundEdit (Video), DreamWeaver (Web), Director and Flash (Multimedia
authoring) combine to produce final outputs such as CD-ROMs and web ready.
This along with hardware newly acquired by JICA for USP would be fully
utilised for such projects as the JICA model courses.
Through the one month attachment with Kansai University, a working
relationship was established with the faculty of Informatics. Particular
interest was shown to the use of WebCT at USP. Kansai University has
started to use WebCT for its students with particular focus on its discussion
and presentation tools. They are also into developing online content via
simple setup of simple websites so that students can access some practical
exercises and material off campus (The Cybercampus project)
Personally, this training has enhanced my multimedia skills and provided a
more practical application of concepts and theories that I am presently
engaged in with my Masters programme in Education Technology. I will also
be able to teach these skills to course development teams within the Distance
Education Unit.
10. Resources & contacts
Multimedia exercises at the Okinawa International Centre can be viewed at:
http://mtec.oic.jica.go.jp/~val/Valentino.html
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MTEC Staff Okinawa International Centre
Chief Instructor:
Course Leader:
Instructors:
Mr. Tomoyasu Maekawa
Mr. Atsushi Fujita [email protected]
Mr. Jun Chinen
Mr. Shuji Nishimura
Mr. Tomoaki Tokumura
Mr. Yoichi Kogure
Mr. Hideo Agarie
Assistant:
Ms. Michiko Kina
Training Coordinator:
Ms. Miyako Oshiro
Guest Lecturers:
Dr. Katsuaki Suzukui (Professor at Iwate Prefectural
University, subject: “Communication Theory in Education”.)
[email protected]
http://www.et.soft.iwate-pu.ac.jp
Faculty of Informatics, Kansai University Takatsuke Campus
Teaching staff:
Dr. Kenichi Kubota
Mr. Haruo Kurokami
Dr. Mayumi Kubota
Ms. Yukari Makino
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
**Ms Makino has expressed interest in undertaking research into the use of
WebCT at USP as she has started to use the software with her class as a
means of a blended e-learning approach.
Graduate students: Mr. Shinsaku Takimoto
Mr. Shusuke Toda
[email protected]
[email protected]
Technical advisers: Mr. Morioka
Mr. Ikai
[email protected]
ISDN Videoconferencing with Dr Kubota connecting to Senriyama campus, JICA
Manila and University of the Philippines.