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Interactive Arts and Media MATERIALS NEEDED: APPLICATIONS COVERED: REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS: |
CONTENT INTRODUCTION: This course will focus on the production of digital (web) interfaces based upon an understanding of information architecture, with the capability to weave subjective and objective data via a synthesis of media forms. Creative strategies will be analyzed, discussed and revised in the interest of inventing goal-oriented media. COURSE RATIONALE: This is a required course for Interactive Arts and Media majors. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on effectively communicating content in an interactive format. Students research, plan, and produce interactive media projects. Several media components are developed and integrated to support the goal of each peice. Topics covered include contedtual problem solving, information architecture, and usability. All projects are designed with participants in mind, considering their culture and demographics. Contemporary authoring technology and content creation tools will be used. OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, students will:
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HOMEWORK DESCRIPTIONS:
-- Class Portfolio Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Assignment 4 Assignment 5 Assignment 6 Assignment 7 Project 1 Project 1 Reevaluation Project 2 |
GRADE BREAKDOWN: Class Portfolio: 10% Assignments: 30% Projects: 30% (10% for P1 and 20% for P2) Quizzes: 10% Exams: 20% (midterm and final 10% each) No Incomplete Grades are given at the end of the semester except extreme emergencies. Proper documentation of emergency must be supplied. Assignments will be accepted late, but there will be a grade reduction. No Assignments or Projects will be accepted beyond Week 13 except for Project 2. No make-up exams are provided. |
LETTER GRADE VALUE: 93-100% A 90-92% A- 87-89% B+ 84-86% B 80-83% B- 77-79% C+ 73-76% C 70-72% C- 60-69% D 59-0% F |
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EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit points will be available throughout the semester and can be earned by attending outside classes or events approved by your instructor or by seeking the help of a tutor. Signed verification must be provided in order to receive the extra credit. |
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ATTENDANCE:
A professional attitude and approach toward all aspects of this course is expected. Attendance and participation in class are required and expected. Any unexcused absences and unexcused lateness will adversely affect your grade. The third unexcused absence and you FAIL - NO EXCEPTIONS. Two late arrivals = 1 absence (a late arrival is 10 minutes after class starts).
I would appreciate being notified of your absence if you know you will not be able to attend class for any reason. You are responsible for finding out what you missed in class and keeping up with readings and assignments. You can find out what you missed by contacting me. If you miss a project deadline without a prior arrangement or emergency, your grade for the project will be no higher than a C-. No make-up exam/quizzes will be available.
CONWAY CENTER STATEMENT:
Students with disabilities are requested to present their Columbia accommodation letters to their instructor at the beginning of the semester so that accommodations can be arranged in a timely manner by the College, the department or the faculty member, as appropriate. Students with disabilities who do not have accommodation letters should visit the office of Services for Students with Disabilities in room 520 of the Congress building (312.344.xxxx/V or 312.360.xxxx/TTY). It is incumbent upon the student to know their responsibilities in this regard.
ETHICS / COPYRIGHT:
It is expected that all materials for this class are of your own creation, are free or you have obtained documented proof that you have permission to use the materials. That includes images, sounds, video, fonts and music.
Online Ethics Center
United States Copyright Office
Myths about copyright explained
Copyright and Fair Use
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COURSE SCHEDULE This schedule is subject to change. W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 | W10 | W11 | W12 | W13 | W14 | W15 |
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WEEK 1: Introduction to Course and to Authoring Interactive Media
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WEEK 2: Structure and Presentation: Using XHTML and CSS together Week 02 Notes Handout
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WEEK 3: Image Compression, Webstandards and Validation Week 03 Notes Handout
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WEEK 4: Tables and CSS Week 04 Notes Handout
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WEEK 5: XHTML rules, CSS Box Model and Information Architecture Week 05 Notes Handout
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WEEK 6: CSS Positioning Week 06 Notes Handout
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WEEK 7: Midterm Exam Week 07 Notes Handout
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WEEK 8: Midterm Grades
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WEEK 9: Forms Week 9 Notes Handout
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WEEK 10: Project 1 Presentations
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WEEK 11: Introduction to Project 2 Week 11 Notes Handout
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WEEK 12: Multimedia Week 12 Notes Handout
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WEEK 13: Week 13 Notes Handout (add rollover info)
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