St. Norbert College
Meeting Times: J-Term
January 2-January 20 - M,T,W,Th, 8:30am-11am

Instructional Mode: Online

Attendance Policy
Regular class attendance is required to all classes to successfully complete the course requirements. Absence from more than two classes will result in the student dropping the class or receiving a “fail” grade. This course is based on the pass/fail system.

Academic Support
“In keeping with the St. Norbert College mission to help students develop their full potential, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College provides supportive services to students with disabilities. For enquiries and further details, please visit the Academic Support Services Office located on the lower level of the John Minahan Science Building (JMS) or contact Karen Goode-Bartholomew, Coordinator of Services to Students with Disabilities ( Phone: 403-1326), or visit the website www.snc.edu/academicsupport/disabilities.html

Academic Integrity
In this course, all students are expected to adhere to the College's academic policies regarding academic integrity (please refer to the "St. Norbert College Academic Honor Code” listed in The Citizen, or see the Honor Code website for the text of the Honor Code process, procedures and penalties).  For further details - or if you have any questions, see the link for The Citizen on the judicial affairs website: www.snc.edu/judicialaffairs or contact the Honor Code Facilitator at x3047 or the Associate Academic Dean’s Office at x4044.

Policies/Procedures
•Only individuals enrolled in class will be allowed to work in class during class time.
•Ask as many questions as you need to. All questions are good questions.
•Work only on class projects during class time.
•You are responsible for reading and understanding the course syllabus. If there are any questions, please ask.
• Learning computer graphics software and related subject matter should be a cooperative experience. It will be to your advantage to get to know your classmates. You will find the collective exchange of ideas and techniques will only enhance your personal knowledge of the subject matter.
• When I am giving demonstrations, please pay attention and do not view your computer. No instant messaging, chatting, facebook etc. This is absolutely unacceptable during class. I have the ability to monitor what you are working on during class therefore you may want to heed the prior sentence.
• Surfing the web is acceptable as long as it is for information relative to project at hand.
•Whenever possible, please verbally ask questions/comments etc. as opposed to email.

Grading (Pass/Fail Grade)
Grading will be based on several criteria in order of importance:
• Portfolio Strength
• Creativity/Aesthetic Quality
• Technical Proficiency
• Ability to Problem Solve
• Enthusiasm/Attitude/Desire to learn
• Attendance
• Completion of assignments according to project deadlines
• Participation during critiques
• Progress/Advancement of growth

Work outside of class
The assignments will require that you spend time outside of class working on projects. The Mulva Library has Adobe Photoshop on several of the Mac's on the second floor.

All of the above are extremely important. During the term if you have any questions, issues regarding your projects, please ask. I am always willing to discuss your work and how it might be improved.

Brian Pirman
Associate Professor
Office Hours: Anytime after class
brian.pirman@snc.edu