Professional Documents
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Syllabus
Methods of Instruction
● Create and refine effective material for a large-scale, multidisciplinary campaign in collaboration with students from another
school (Advertising/Web Design New Media).
● Produce work within established production guidelines and incorporating input from advisors from the design industry.
Grading
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● Experimental class with the best from both New Media and Advertising
● Modeling how advertising and design agencies work together
● Defining roles within design firms
● Storytellers and inventors working collaboratively
● Experiment to determine the way things should be
● The Big Idea, developing the best concepts to solve design problems
● Defining the next stage in digital history
Department Note
Lab Policy
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Required Reading
There are no required books for this class, but remember that the Academy of Art University Virtual
Bookstore (powered by eCampus.com) is a great place to find optional books, discounted school supplies,
and Academy of Art University branded items such as notebooks and apparel.
Bibliography
Method of Evaluation
Assignments
Students are expected to spend a minimum of 10 hours per module on projects outside of class. All projects are due on the specified
dates (see course schedule). A late project is marked down one grade ("B" to "C"). A project more than one week late will receive a
grade of "F".
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class meetings and final grades will reflect this policy. The Academy has developed a Model
Attendance Policy and a Model Policy on Late Submission of Projects/Assignments. Most classes follow these policies; however,
departments may differ from the model policies. Class attendance is required. Attendance means arriving on time and staying for the
entire class session. Each course requires that the student be present at and participate in, every class session. Failure to attend
classes, tardy arrivals and early departures will be reflected in final grades as follows:
● Four (4) late arrivals may drop the final grade by one letter grade ("B" to "C", "C" to "D"...)
● Three (3) unexcused absences may result in a final grade of "F".
● Three (3) consecutive absences may result in a final grade of "F" or being dropped from the class.
Academic Probation
Students will be placed on Academic Warning if their semester Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below a 2.0, but their cumulative
GPA remains at 2.0 or higher. If their cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0, the student will be placed on Academic Probation and if their
cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the result is dismissal from college. If a student is dismissed, the
student may apply for reinstatement after one full term has passed by submitting a letter to the Grievance Committee giving reasons
for his/her academic record and requesting that re-admission be granted.
Grading Criteria
Students are graded on their skill level relative to industry standards. The student's skill level comprises all of the following:
Grade Interpretations
A Outstanding 4.00
A- Excellent 3.70
B- Good 2.70
C+ Acceptable 2.30
C Acceptable 2.00
F Failing 0.00
I Incomplete* 0.00
IP In Progress* 0.00
P Pass 0.00
T Transfer* 0.00
Notes:
Grades of "I" will be given credit only when they are converted to a Letter Grade.
Grades of "F" are computed as zero (0) points toward the Grade Point Average.
Students must achieve a "C" or better in all Graduate level coursework.
Students must achieve a "C-" or better in all Undergraduate major classes.
Passing grade for an Undergraduate elective course is "D-" or above.
Passing grade for an Undergraduate Liberal Arts course is "D-" or above.
A "D+"/"D"/"D-" in an Undergraduate major required course will be given credit as an elective.
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Writing Lab
Writing Lab and Online Writing Lab (OWL). Assistance is available for all writing assignments.
Midpoint Review Workshops (graduate students only). Workshops and one-on-one help are provided to graduate students working
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