dma145.website

Updated: 09-26-08
Syllabus

Evaluation criteria
Each project will be evaluated on five factors. The specific goals, skills, deliverables and requirements will be identified in the assignment sheet for each project.

• Design How well does your website communicate your message visually? 25%

• Usability How easily can a visitor accomplish their goals at your website? 25%

• Technical Skill Does your project demonstrate an understanding of the technical skills covered? 30%

• Deliverables Did you turn in all the components of the project on time? 10%

• Requirements Does your project fulfill the requirements of the project? 10%

Required Materials

• Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 For Windows & Macintosh (Visual Quickstart Guide)

• Photoshop CS for Windows & Macintosh (Visual Quickstart Guide)

• The Principles of Beautiful Web Design

• You might also need additional art supplies like scissors, tape and pencil

• Flash drive

• 11" x 14" drawing pad

• Website: http://www.mccc.edu/~paixaof/dma145

I created the website to accommodate the changing needs of this class. All of the assignments and readings that are discussed in class will be on this website. If class is canceled or you are absent you can check the website to see what you need to do for the next class. This is also an excellent resource to review skills and concepts.

Attendance
Attendance in this class is critical. In each class you will learn skills that you will build upon in subsequent classes. It is very important that if you miss a class you make-up the work that you missed by reading the appropriate section of the book and doing any tutorials that are posted on the website. You can also visit my office during my office hours to get a summary of what I went over in class. I keep track of attendance by putting out a sign-in sheet at the beginning of class. I will change it to a late attendance sheet after 10 minutes and remove it after 30 minutes. If your name is not on the sheet you will be considered absent. I do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. Each student is allowed up to 3 absences before it starts to negatively affect their grade.

Participation
The ability to speak for yourself and your project is one of the most important skills a new media artist has. In this class there will be many forums for you to practice speaking including group presentations, question and answer sessions and critiques. Your participation in these activities will be taken into account in your participation grade.

Respect
In this course there are many opportunities for lively discussion and debate, however there is no place for rude or derogatory remarks. When you speak you must speak respectfully of all people–including your peers and myself. If you say something that is disrespectful you will be given a warning and then asked to leave.

Additional Help
I want each of you to be successful in this class. I want you to make work that that inspires you and your peers. I want you to push me and the other students to find new ways of approaching the materials and the tools we are using. I want you to emerge an innovative and creative new media artist. I am here to support you in these goals. If you have any questions, small or large, technical or conceptual, please come see me. I can also make an appointment to meet with you at another time that is more convenient.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are having trouble or need help. Any student in this class who has special needs because of a disability is entitled to receive accommodations. Eligible students at Mercer County Community College are assured services under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you believe you are eligible for services, please contact Arlene Stinson, the Director of Academic Support Services. Ms. Stinson’s office is LB221, and she can be reached at (609) 570-3525.




Updated: 09-26-08 Syllabus Evaluation criteria Each project will be evaluated on five factors. The specific goals, skills, deliverables and requirements will be identified in the assignment sheet for each project. • Design How well does your website communicate your message visually? 25% • Usability How easily can a visitor accomplish their goals at your website? 25% • Technical Skill Does your project demonstrate an understanding of the technical skills covered? 30% • Deliverables Did you turn in all the components of the project on time? 10% • Requirements Does your project fulfill the requirements of the project? 10% Required Materials • Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 For Windows & Macintosh (Visual Quickstart Guide) • Photoshop CS for Windows & Macintosh (Visual Quickstart Guide) • The Principles of Beautiful Web Design • You might also need additional art supplies like scissors, tape and pencil • Flash drive • 11" x 14" drawing pad • Website: http://www.mccc.edu/~paixaof/dma145 I created the website to accommodate the changing needs of this class. All of the assignments and readings that are discussed in class will be on this website. If class is canceled or you are absent you can check the website to see what you need to do for the next class. This is also an excellent resource to review skills and concepts. Attendance Attendance in this class is critical. In each class you will learn skills that you will build upon in subsequent classes. It is very important that if you miss a class you make-up the work that you missed by reading the appropriate section of the book and doing any tutorials that are posted on the website. You can also visit my office during my office hours to get a summary of what I went over in class. I keep track of attendance by putting out a sign-in sheet at the beginning of class. I will change it to a late attendance sheet after 10 minutes and remove it after 30 minutes. If your name is not on the sheet you will be considered absent. I do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. Each student is allowed up to 3 absences before it starts to negatively affect their grade. Participation The ability to speak for yourself and your project is one of the most important skills a new media artist has. In this class there will be many forums for you to practice speaking including group presentations, question and answer sessions and critiques. Your participation in these activities will be taken into account in your participation grade. Respect In this course there are many opportunities for lively discussion and debate, however there is no place for rude or derogatory remarks. When you speak you must speak respectfully of all people–including your peers and myself. If you say something that is disrespectful you will be given a warning and then asked to leave. Additional Help I want each of you to be successful in this class. I want you to make work that that inspires you and your peers. I want you to push me and the other students to find new ways of approaching the materials and the tools we are using. I want you to emerge an innovative and creative new media artist. I am here to support you in these goals. If you have any questions, small or large, technical or conceptual, please come see me. I can also make an appointment to meet with you at another time that is more convenient. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are having trouble or need help. Any student in this class who has special needs because of a disability is entitled to receive accommodations. Eligible students at Mercer County Community College are assured services under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you believe you are eligible for services, please contact Arlene Stinson, the Director of Academic Support Services. Ms. Stinson’s office is LB221, and she can be reached at (609) 570-3525.								Downloads • Syllabus