• Introduction

This course is designed as an inquiry into the field of digital media that culminates in the realization of significant project in the area of digital media.

• Evaluation

Assessment is based on assignments, presentations, participation, the midterm, and the final project, which will be given the following weight in the final grade:

1. 33% Assignment/presentations/Participation
2. 33% Midterm
3. 33% Final Project

Assignments/Presentations/Participation

1. Assignments:

Assignments should be expected every week. Some assignments will be specific, while most assignments are an assessment of the student or group’s progress. Assignments may be givento the class as a whole or specifically to a student or group as deemed necessary. Regardlesseveryone should have something ready to show from week to week. Whatever the case, themantra for the course should be “make-make-make.”

1. In-Class Presentations:

Often during the course specific in-class presentation assignments will be given. However, inaddition, students should be prepared to show their progress every week as part of their weekly progress check.

1. Documentation:

Students should be documenting their work throughout the course. Periodical checks of documentation should be included in the in-class presentations and week Midterm grade will be based on the project proposals and project proposal presentations. Deliverables will include a written project proposal, a presentation, and a poster and prototype(s). A review held on the last two weeks of fall term to discuss the project proposals. This review will be open to Digital Media Faculty and students.