COURSE CODE MMA 402

COURSE TITLE MMA Thesis 2

UNIT(S) 3 Units Laboratory
CONTACT HOURS 3 Hours Laboratory
PREREQUISITE(S) MMA 401
INSTRUCTOR MICHAEL R. RICAFRENTE, MSIT-MIS
Program Chair, Bachelor of Multimedia Arts
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I.SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

A. LEVEL OF COMPETENCY Major / Thesis Writing

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION The continuation of MMA Thesis 1 that also marks the culmination of everything the students learned from the program. Chapters 4 and 5 are written
here and also the final oral defense of the thesis.

C. CO-REQUISITE(S) -
D. COURSE CLASSIFICATION Required
(Required/Elective/Selected
Elective)

II. SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE

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 COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
At the end of the semester, the students should The graduates will have the ability to:
be able to: 1. Design multimedia projects creatively, based  Design and produce printed communication
1. Review the noted revisions of the approved on a knowledge of multimedia and materials/collaterals that
thesis proposal; communication theories, aesthetic principles a. demonstrate knowledge of the potentials and
2. Conduct a survey, perform observations or tests and approaches. particularities if the medium
that will support the research variables; b. Exercise professional project management
3. Evaluate the gathered data or information in c. Meet the goals of specific audiences and
order to write chapters four (4) and five (5); project application
4. Complete the entire thesis documentation and  Design and produce videos/film that:
the required output; and a. Demonstrate knowledge of the potentials and
5. Prepare for the final oral defense of the thesis. particularities of the medium
b. Exercise professional project management
c. Meet the goals of specific audiences and
project applications
2. Critically evaluate and articulate the societal,  Discuss the importance and influences of
aesthetic, communicative and ethical value of multimedia products and applications to the
a multimedia project based on global trends current times.
and issues in multimedia technologies, design,  Evaluate and articulate design solutions within
and practice. acceptable societal, aesthetic, communicative, and
ethical norms.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the visual arts  Demonstrate proficiency in drawing and
required in the production of multimedia composition.
production of multimedia projects.  Apply drawing skills and techniques in various
multimedia production
4. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the use  Identify current technologies, concepts, and
of appropriate technologies required in the terminologies for multimedia applications.
production of multimedia projects.  Demonstrate proficiency in desktop publishing
applications/platform.
5. Demonstrate professionalism and ethical  Identify current local and global issues and trends
behavior in the practice of multimedia affecting the creative industries
production in the creative industries and in  Demonstrate professional and social ethics in the
community. production of multimedia projects.
6. Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and  Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in
multicultural teams. managing the process and workflows of multimedia
production.
 Operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural settings.
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 7. Apply critical and research skills using  Research and Product Development
technological relevant resources/materials.  Critical Thinking
8. Engage effectively in meaningful activities or  Multi-cultural advocacy
multi-cultural activities.  Understanding the discipline
9. Accomplish tasks independently, creatively,  Creativity
and express ideas articulately.  Self-directed learning

III. RELATIONSHIPS OF PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES, COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES, PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND SDCA GOALS

Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (BMMA) PEO COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES SDCA GOALS
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
1. Conceptual – ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
multimedia theories, genres and various approaches in applications of
P PO P PO PO LP P P P P P P P PO
multimedia.

2. Technical – ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of

appropriate hardware and software required in the production of
P PO P PO PO LP P P P P P P P PO
multimedia projects.

3. Aesthetic – ability to exhibit creativity and innovative thinking in the

design and production of multimedia projects. P PO P PO PO LP P P P P P P P PO

4. Professional – ability to engage professionally and ethically in

multimedia practice in the creative industries and other community
P PO P PO PO LP P P P P P P P PO
contexts.

IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTENTS/TOPIC TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

# ACTIVITIES TASKS TOOLS NEEDED
Week 1 1. Course Review Review of the previous Essay 1 (30 points) Written Essay Rubric Books
presentation. Activity

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 2. Discussion of the
findings based on the Analysis of the findings and other
previews presentation recommendations

Week 2 - 3 3. Survey questionnaires How to write an effective Essay 2 (30 points) Written Essay Rubric Books
revision and polishing questionnaire? Activity
Survey Questionnaire Evaluation Online Journals
4. Discussion of Thesis Guidelines in writing the thesis Writing Rubric for
Chapter 4 chapter 4. Surveys

Alignment of the SOP to the

questionnaire and chapter 4.
Week 4 – 5 5. Discussion of Thesis Guidelines in writing of thesis Essay 3 (30 points) Written Essay Rubric Books
Chapter 5 chapter 5. Activity

6. Data Gathering Part 1 Start of data gathering and

enhancement of output
WEEK 6 – PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (WRITTEN EXAM) 50 pts.
Week 7 - 8 7. Data Gathering Part 2 Continuation of data gathering. Group Output Report Presentation Evaluation Books
Rubric
8. Analysis and Evaluation Consultation and revisions week Journals
of gathered information

Week 9 - 10 9. Enhancement of the Improving the thesis output based Group Output Report Presentation Evaluation Books
output based on the on findings, recommendations Rubric
gathered data. and survey answers. Chapter 4 and 5 Draft Journals

10. Completion of chapters Writing and completing of thesis

4 and 5 chapters 4 and 5.
WEEK 11 – MIDTERM EXAMINATION (THESIS CHAPTER 4 AND 5 PRESENTATION) 100 pts.
Week 12 - 11. Other parts of the The preliminaries, table of Group Output Report Presentation Evaluation Books
13 thesis documentation contents, references and Rubric
appendices. Preliminaries, references Journals
12. Further enhancement and appendices Draft
of the thesis output Consultation and revisions week

Week 14 - 13. Completion of the Completing the whole thesis Group Output Report Presentation Evaluation Books
16 entire thesis document Rubric
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 Bookbinding guidelines Journals

Week 17 14. Final revisions of the Consultation and revisions week Group Output Report Presentation Evaluation Books
output and document Rubric
prior to final defense. Journals

WEEK 18 – ORAL EXAMINATION (THESIS FINAL DEFENSE) 100 pts.

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

CODE LEARNING OUTPUT DESCRIPTION AND OTHER DETAILS COURSE OUTCOMES

LO1 Thesis Final At the end of the course, the students forming group of three (3) members will present their final paper that CO4, CO5
Presentation complies with their output design for an oral defense before a group of panel members who will critique their
research work. After passing the final defense, the research output will be prepared for the exhibit.

* Other Course requirements:

1. Periodic Examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Finals)
2. Class Standing
2.1 Essay
2.2 Thesis Documentation
2.3 Research Outputs
3. Research Paper Presentation

VI. GRADING SYSTEM

For a student to pass the course, one should get a grade of 75% in his/her final grade, which is computed from the following:

A. TERM GRADE
Class Standing 60%
Quizzes 20%
Performance-based Outputs 40%
* Essay
* Research Outputs
* Final Thesis Defense
Periodic Examination 40%
100%

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 B. SEMESTRAL GRADE
The Semestral Grade is obtained by getting the sum of the 33% of the Prelim Grade (PG), 33% of Midterm Grade (MG), and 34% of the Final Grade (FG) for the
course.

SG = (PG x 0.33) + (MG x 0.33) + (FG x 0.34)

VII. CLASSROOM POLICIES

ON ATTENDANCE
A student who incurs more than the maximum allowable absences, i.e. 20% of the required school days, shall be reported/referred to the Program Chair, who shall
determine whether or not the student should be given a failing grade and given no credit for the course or subject, for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the
school. In a case the student is allowed to continue, he shall be held responsible in keeping up with lessons and assignments and taking examinations when applicable.

ON ID
Students should always wear their ID inside the campus.

ON CLEANLINESS
Students should help in the maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness inside the classroom/laboratory.

Prepared by: Endorsed by: Approved by:

DR. NOEL A. SERGIO, FBE DR. NILDA W. BALSICAS
SBCS Dean Vice President for Academics and Research
MICHAEL R. RICAFRENTE, MSIT-MIS
Faculty Member
References Reviewed by:

JOHNY A. PRUDENCIO
Librarian, SDCA
Reviewed by:

MICHAEL R. RICAFRENTE, MSIT-MIS

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Program Chair, BMMA

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