This page provides an overview of the work that contributes to your final course grade, and connects you to descriptions for those projects and workshops through the links below. (Note that no descriptive detail appears on SVSU Canvas for any of these assignments.) I activate assignment pages as we need them, so do not worry if you cannot access all of the descriptions at the beginning of the semester.
Your course grade is computed from the points you earn on 4 projects and 13 workshops. Combined, these assignments total 1550 points.
You can read more about grading and what factors might influence your grade on the Policies page.
I use the term projects to categorize assignments that are significant undertakings, and that require development and refinement time that may span several weeks of the semester. Your work on projects demonstrates your ability to apply the knowledge of design concepts and strategies relevant to the course.
You will complete 4 projects this semester that collectively contribute 900 possible points to your course grade.
Each project description details several elements of the work, including design requirements, hints and tips, and submission guidelines. Use the links below to access those descriptions.
I use the term workshops to categorize assignments that are smaller scale than projects, work that can be completed in the space of a single in-person class session, or within the space of a single class week. Some students during recent semesters have made the mistake of dismissing Workshops as unnecessary or optional. Not only do these assignments represent a significant percentage of your course grade, the concepts, strategies, and practices examined through thems build and reinforce your working knowledge for the course and for your career.
You will complete 13 workshops this semester that collectively contribute 650 possible points to your course grade.
Each workshop description details several elements of the work, including design and discussion requirements, and submission guidelines. Use the links below to access those descriptions. Some workshops may require less explanation, and in that case their descriptions will appear in SVSU Canvas. I will direct you where you need to look in the weekly modules.
Details for this workshop appear in the Week 1, Part 1 module on Canvas.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.
Details for this workshop appear in the Canvas discussion forum dedicated to the assignment.