DMA 10 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA

Time Commitment: This is a 100% online course. We do not have in person or zoom meetings. The lectures and assignments are posted on canvas under weekly modules.

As an 8-week condensed course, this class covers the regular competencies of an 18- week semester course. That means that this course is fast and time-demanding. You are expected to spend 4-6 hours once a week on lectures, 8-12 hours on lab and homework per week. (For context, our typical in-person classes would require 6 hours in the class room, 3 hours for lecture and 3 hours for lab, and on top of it you are required to do your homework outside of class. Since this is an 8-week course, all the time and work commitments are doubled)

It is imperative that you take responsibility for reflecting on the feedback received and actively engage in refining your assignments. Failure to demonstrate noticeable improve ment may lead to point deductions. Submitting consistently unchanged work, despite our discussions on improvement strategies, is not acceptable.

While you are not obligated to agree with suggested improvements, it is essential that you understand the design problem and strive to generate effective solutions. This col laborative approach contributes to a robust learning environment. Our invested time in discussing ways to enhance your work underscores the importance of your commitment to implementing these improvements. Consistent efforts toward continuous progress are not just encouraged but expected for a fulfilling learning experience in this course.

Participation Discussions: Participation discussions are designed to foster collaboration and help build on work in progress. Each week you will be working on an important portion of the major assignments so that your learning and your responsibilities are staggered. Participation discussions are an integral part of your learning experience and contribute to the overall class dynamics.

Submission Deadline: Both weekly assignments and participation discussions have a designated submission deadline. Once this deadline passes, there is no possibility to submit them beyond the grace period.

In adherence to Board Policy 5070 and Administrative Regulation 5070, which govern academic standards within Irvine Valley College, it is imperative to recognize the significance of attendance in all courses. When you are actively submitting work and discussions on a weekly basis, that is considered attendance in an online course. If you have not submitted any work for 2 weeks total, it is considered you have reached the limit. For attendance purposes, zero submission is considered that you did not attend. If you submit to a discussion but no assignment, you will be considered as having attended that week. As indicated by this policy, students enrolled in such courses are subject to an instructor drop from the class if they accumulate a total of six instructional (2 weeks of zero submissions). It is essential to underscore that this regulation is in place to ensure that students derive maximum benefit from the instructional components of the hybrid model, balancing both online and in-person elements. If a student surpasses the stipulated absence threshold and is not administratively dropped from the course, their aca demic performance (their grades) will nonetheless reflect their attendance record. This approach underscores the Irvine Valley College, Digital Media Art’s commitment to fostering a learning environment that values consistent engagement and recognizes the inherent connection between regular attendance and academic success.

Furthermore, it is crucial to emphasize that the responsibility for initiating the course withdrawal process lies with the students themselves. It is imperative that students remain vigilant in monitoring their attendance and take proactive measures to adhere to the outlined guidelines. Recognizing the symbiotic relationship between academic success and attendance, students are encouraged to make informed decisions regarding their course enrollment and to avail themselves of support services should they encounter challenges that may impact their ability to meet attendance requirements. This means that the students are expected to discuss their attendance with the instructor and seek support services from the DSPS, health and wellness center, international student program, or other related services in the event of six instructional absences or more.

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