MCCCD Program Description

METASYS: M-Graphics Development

Course: JCI267

First Term: 2002 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Creation of graphic files using storyboarding techniques, and template files. Graphics development procedures, standard graphics, templates, and symbols. Visual assessment of graphics. Creation of animated graphics. Tagging graphics, import and export graphic files. Implementation of graphic files for specific workstations. M-Graphic drawings for Metasys facilities

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create graphic files according to a given job specification using storyboarding techniques and a template file. (I) 2. Plan the graphics development procedure using standard graphics, templates, and symbols given project documents. (II) 3. Create graphics to the operator to visually assess point status. (III) 4. Create dynamic and animated live graphic symbols. (IV) 5. Build a graphic, using drawing tools, that contains four dynamic animated points within an hour. (V) 6. Use aliases to tag graphic symbols to live database points, given a field database. (VI) 7. Import and export graphic files, digital photos, and copy and paste information onto M-Graphics drawings. (VII) 8. Implement graphic files specifically to support M3 and M5 workstations. (VIII) 9. Generate and use M-Graphic drawings for a Metasys facility utilizing the M3 or M5 workstations. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Graphic Files A. Job specifications B. Story boarding C. Template II. Graphics Development Procedure A. Stand and graphics B. Templates C. Symbols III. Visual Assessments A. Point status B. Adjustments IV. Create Symbols A. Dynamics B. Animation V. Build Graphics A. Dynamic Animated Points B. Drawing tools C. Timeline specifics VI. Tag Graphics A. Symbols B. Live database points VII. Import and Export to M-Graphic Drawings A. Files B. Digital photos C. Cut and paste VIII. Implement Graphics A. M3 workstations B. M5 workstations IX. M-Graphic Drawings A. Generate B. Use C M3 and M5 Workstations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/11/2001

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