Web Sites: Official Site and Blackboard
Aside from the syllabus, the information contained on all course sites
is subject to periodic change and is NOT necessarily the most current sources of information
concerning CGT 512. As the instructor has the right to make changes
to the course content and due to the ever-changing
nature of technology, certain information on the web site may be
obsolete or out-of-date. As such, it is up to the student to confirm all information related to the course by either attending class or obtaining the information
from another source.
The Blackboard application will be primarily used to distribute class grades. While some information will be duplicated on both Web applications, the primary source of information should be the official CGT 512 web site.
Excused Absences:
Students must clear any absence beforehand with the instructor,
who will require documentation before the absence is excused.
Absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond a students
control will be handled on a case-by-case basis and will also
require documentation.
Attendance Policy:
- CGT 512 students are considered Computer Graphics Technology
professionals and are responsible for directing their own education.
As such, the decision to attend class is at each student's personal
discretion.
- Absences CAN effect student grades if they do not understand
the material or are not aware of changes to the class that can
include (but are not limited to) the scheduling of quizzes, exams,
assignments, projects, and extra credit. The instructor has the
right to alter the course at his own discretion, so students missing
class may not be aware of important information.
- Students are responsible for the body of information in the
lectures and assigned reading materials. Students who do
not attend class will not be given makeup lecture sessions or
notes by the instructor. Similarly, makeup tests and quizzes will
also not be given. If a student misses a class, it is up to them
to make sure they acquire the relevant material from another source.
Do NOT send the instructor an e-mail asking to explain the contents
of a missed lecture..
- Students are expected to attend class for mandatory events
such as tests and quizzes, and it is up to the individual student
to know when those events are. Ignorance of these events is not
an excuse, and any student who wants current information is expected
to attend class.
Assistance and Questions:
Getting Help: The ability to solve problems is arguably the most vital characteristic of any CGT practitioner In applied situations, practitioners must be able to " think on the fly" and independently adapt to any given set of circumstances. To acquire this ability, students must hone their independent problem-solving skills as frequently as possible. This cannot be achieved if the student is primarily reliant on the instructor for help. As such, CGT 512 students will be required to take the following steps before asking help from the instructor:
- Refer to the course textbooks.
- Refer to the Internet and World Wide Web.
- Refer to classmates.
Only after these resources have been thoroughly explored should students seek help from instructors. Students will be asked to detail the steps they took to individually solve a particular problem.
24-Hour No-Questions Policy: In order to promote effective time-management practices and to discourage procrastination, students will not be allowed to ask questions concerning any projects or assignments 24 hours before the item in question is due. Students should plan and work ahead to ensure that any problems are addressed with either the instructor or teaching assistant well before scheduled submission times.
Philosophy:
Students will often be expected to do original analyses of their
work and that of others - their peers and recognized professionals.
Their ability to plan, evaluate, and critically analyze project
goals, guidelines, and problems to create a unique, self-generated
solution is a central activity of this course. Students will be
expected to attend class and to turn in
assigned work on time. Late work will not be accepted. Failure to do so demonstrates a lack of readiness to handle independent
work and may call for individual counseling, loss of course points,
or failure.
Outside work:
Outside work will be absolutely necessary. Students
will not perform well in this course if they work only in
regularly scheduled class sessions. A variety of reading, writing, and development assignments will be given in addition to the primary project.
File Security and Disks:
Students are responsible for the security of their files. They should have multiple copies on multiple sources (disks,
PUCC server, jump drive) at all times. Given a faulty diskette or other media,
the instructor will assist students in attempting to recover lost
files. However, ultimately each individual is responsible for
maintaining their digital data. Loss of data, files, or other
associated items needed for a project will require that a student
recreate their work, with no exceptions.
Laptops, Pagers and Cell Phones:
It is permissible to bring a laptop (notebook, palmtop) computer
to class for the purpose of taking notes. However, it must be
used QUIETLY ... that is, no clicking, clacking, or sound effects.
If a laptop becomes a distraction to others in the class, students
will be asked to turn it off and not bring it back. Similarly,
there will be no tolerance for beeping, chirping, ringing (or
any other sound) from a pager or cell phone in class. If students
must use their cell phone for any reason, they must leave the room.
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