Project Management

Course Description

This course focuses on the multimedia project management process and development of the project team as key to the successful achievement of multimedia project goals. The process examines the main elements required in every proposal/ plan: time frame and budget. Key areas of multimedia project teams serve to support the fundamental approach that every project team is tailored to achieve project results efficiently and effectively.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to formulate a budget, allocate resources, and construct a timeline to complete the project.
2. Demonstrate the ability to assign the appropriate personnel to complete a project.
3. Demonstrate the ability to define the strategic, tactical, and operational goals necessary to complete the project.
4. Demonstrate effective communications skills necessary to manage a project.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Project Management
• The Multimedia Development Process
• The Project Manager’s Role
• Scoping the Project
• Documenting the Project Strategy and Objectives
• The Proposal
• Defining a Specific Process
• Putting Together Your Project Plan
• Selecting the Right Team
• Ready to Begin Writing (Week 2 Summary)
• Completing the Proposal
• Balancing Act: The Budget
• Negotiating with the Client
• Writing and Submitting the Proposal
• After the Honeymoon
• Managing to Completion
• When the Client Says “Go,” It’s Time to Kick Off
• The Design Phase
• This Week’s Wrap-Up
• The Develop Phase
• When Things Go Wrong
• The Deliver Phase
• Proper Archiving and Documentation
• Client Management Skills
• Team Management Skills
• Vendor Management Skills

Software Utilized

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator