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Term:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Fall, 2008 (Sept. 1 – Dec. 1= 4) &= nbsp; Office Phone: 219-473-4292

Course= Number: MFA 355 = &nb= sp; E-mail: djasieniecki@ccsj= .edu

Instru= ctor: Darren Jasieniecki = ; Office Hours: By appointment

Course= Time: Wednesdays 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Course Description: This course examines principles of computer-aided design, multimedia, and various applications. Students learn fundamentals of QuarkXPress, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Prereq= uisites: basic computer use

Learni= ng Outcomes/ Competencies: Students in this course will develop a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and QuarkXPress an= d a basic knowledge of design principles. They will utilize these programs and design principles to create design pieces that communicate successfully.

Textbooks: Classroom in a Book (An Introduction= to Adobe Creative Suite 2)

Additi= onal Supplies: Removable USB Drive

Learning Strategies: Lect= uring, application of knowledge to solve design problems, group discussion and critiques of design projects.

Assessment:

Projects = ; &n= bsp; = ; 70% of grade

Class participation/collaboration &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 30% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments: All projects will be turned in by the assigned date or points will be deducted = (2 points for each week late). <= /p>

Grading Scale:

Grade	Points
A	100-92
A-	91-90
B+	89-88
B	87-82
B-	81-80
C+	79-78
C	77-72
C-	71-70
D+	69-68
D	67-62
D-	61-60
F	59 and below

Class Policy on Attendance: <= /b>Attendance is mandatory. If a student acquires more than two (2) unexcused absences du= ring the semester, the instructor will deduct one letter grade from the course. If the student continue= s to be absent, the instructor will deduct one letter grade for each day absent thereafter. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instruct= or if he or she is will be experiencing a problem with attendance.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: = Please turn off all cell phones and set beepers to vibrate as not to disturb the instructor or your classmates.

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Topics/Assignments:

September, 8 2010

Class Overview/Photoshop

September 15, 2010

Photoshop=

September 22, 2010

Photoshop=

September 29, 2010

Photoshop=

October 6, 2010

Illustrator

October 13, 2010

Illustrator

October 20, 2010

Illustrator

October 27, 2010

Indesign/Quark

November 3, 2010

Indesign/Quark

November 10, 2010

Indesign/Quark

November 17, 2010

Review/Project

November 24, 2010

Project

December 1, 2010

Project

December 8, 2010

Project

Class Participation: All students are expected to contribute to discussions and provide constructive criticism during project critiques.

Tutoring Center:

The Tuto= ring Center is dedicated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to devel= op course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparat= ion, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a sp= ecific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. Tutoring is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at= no charge and is available to support most introductory courses. Tutoring in support of some other courses is available as well. The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413.&nb= sp; The telephone number is 219.473.4287 or 800.700.9100 ext. 287.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter= up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonest= y is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed u= nder the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. =

Please note: Calume= t College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guid= elines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students = may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must rec= eive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be maile= d to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are= to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request= is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accep= t or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indic= ate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incu= rs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Student Support Services:

Among its other services, the Student Support Services Office guides, counsels and assists students with disabilities. If a student believes that he or she needs a “reasonable accommodation” of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition (e.g., additional time needed for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.), he or she should contact t= he Student Support Services Office at 473-4388. Staff there will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, = if necessary, to address the matter.

CCSJ Alert:<= /p>
Calumet College of St. Joseph utilizes an emergency communications system that transmits messages via text, email, and voice platforms. In the event of an emergency, of we= ather related closings, or of other incidents, those students who are registered = for the system shall receive incident specific message(s) notifying them of the situation. Please sign-up for= this important service at any time on the College’s website. Alternatively, you can register at = the time you register for classes. This service requires each user to register once per academic year. Therefore, at the beginning of each academic year, please remember to re-register for the system. This can be done at: = http://www.ccsj.edu/alerts/i= ndex.html.

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Facility: Calumet College of St. Joseph

Phone: 219.473.4770

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Class Dates: &nb= sp;	Topics/Assignments:
September, 8 2010	Class Overview/Photoshop
September 15, 2010	Photoshop=
September 22, 2010	Photoshop=
September 29, 2010	Photoshop=
October 6, 2010	Illustrator
October 13, 2010	Illustrator
October 20, 2010	Illustrator
October 27, 2010	Indesign/Quark
November 3, 2010	Indesign/Quark
November 10, 2010	Indesign/Quark
November 17, 2010	Review/Project
November 24, 2010	Project
December 1, 2010	Project
December 8, 2010	Project