Assignments/Participation Overview: % of Final Grade

Assignment
• Assignment - FixThisSite.htm Friday 03-03-2017 at noon: 20%
• Assignment - MyInterest/index.htm Friday 03-17-2017 at noon: 20%
• Assignment - HireMe/index.php Friday 04-28-2017 at noon: 30%

Participation
• Participation - WebPage00.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage01.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage02.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage03.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage04.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage05.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage06.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage07.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage08.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage09.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage10.htm: 2%
• Participation - WebPage11.php: 2%
• Participation - WebPage12.php: 2%
• Participation - WebPage13.php: 2%
• Participation - WebPage14.php: 2%

Grade Overview

• A Superior execution; maximum originality; highly imaginative, original, and experimental; fantastic level of craft and attention to detail.
• B Strong execution and originality; imaginative and experimental; consistent in work ethic; above average level of craft and attention to detail.
• C Average execution; some imagination and originality; lacks some consistency in level of craft and attention to detail.
• D Poor execution; limited originality; poor level of craft and attention to detail.
• F Fails to execute to minimum standards

Grade Scale

Grading Policy

Assignments (i.e. projects) all have a grading rubric as shown further down on the page.

Assignments and participation not completed by the due date and time will receive a 0 with no opportunity for improvement (for that grade), so turn it in on time if you don't want a 0. A big part of your grade is simply based on doing your work on time.

If you're not happy with your grade on an assignment, you can re-do the assignment. To re-do it, rename your original assignment to V1, then upload your revision in it's place, and use the re-grade request on the assignment viewer page to request for me to review your revision.

Work flow for a re-grading example:

To re-work your assignment (i.e. FixThisSite.htm in this example), rename https://kirkhopkins.com/IMS/IMS222/img/FixThisSite.htm to https://kirkhopkins.com/IMS/IMS222/img/PersonaV1.jpg
• Create/save the new file at https://kirkhopkins.com/IMS/IMS222/img/FixThisSite.htm
• Email text for review:
  
  I am re-submitting the following web address for review: https://kirkhopkins.com/IMS/IMS222/img/FixThisSite.htm
  
  Here is what I changed: I completely reworked the image

This will allow you to keep your original version and give you a manual way to do versioning.

Your grade will not go down if you requested a re-grade. If you got a 0, that means the assignment was not where it was supposed to be (or it was named incorrectly). If you got a very low grade because you barely had anything to grade, don't expect to get an A on a re-grade request. Saying you were sick and didn't get it done on time is not a good excuse. The due dates for all of the assignments are plainly visible. You can request to have your work regraded one time up to 1 week after the due date. It obviously takes time to do the grading, so you may only have a few days from when I enter the grades to make changes and submit a re-grade request. I will try to have things graded as quickly as possible. Your grade can only go up 2 letter grades if there is a severe problem with content for an assignment (i.e. there wasn't much attempt made). This will allow students not to worry as about missing something during the learning process. If it appears that you made a solid attempt, I will allow up to full credit on a re-grade request.

Are you wondering why you got the grade that you got? Review your work and compare it to the scoring list below. Still not sure? Ask some of your peers what they think. Being a webmaster (that's what you are) means being able to use the critical eye that we used in our first class to review your own site. I want you to be proud of your work. All of your work in this class can be used in the final project so making it all top-notch is highly recommended.

I'll add comments in Canvas to the grade when applicable.

Plagiarism

On web sites it's pretty common to "steal code". In this class, I don't mind if you start from someone else's design, but you need to make it your own. That means you need to create/use your own graphics, color schemes, and content. By being able to start with something and tweak it, that tells me that you understand how to build web pages (which is a big part of the goal of this class). Simply using someone else's design, however, is not acceptable. You must "make it your own".

Projects (Grading Rubric)

FixThisSite.htm

• Create https://www.users.miamioh.edu/UniqueID/IMS222/FixThisSite.htm
  • Due by Friday 03-03-2017 at noon
  • One re-grade request allowed from Friday 03-03-2017 at noon until Friday 03-10-2017 at noon
  • Grade value: 20% of your final grade
  Content should include
  • Multiple pages in a new style that tell about your story (why someone would want to hire you)
  • You can begin from Kirk's template; you need to modify the css to make it uniquely yours
  • Grade reduction amounts as shown on Kirk's Pet Peeves
• View Grading Rubric
  • Content: List the web address for a site that you think needs to be fixed (should be linked with a target to a new window)
    • -25% did not list the web address
    • -20% listed web address but did not open in a new tab or window
  • Content: List at least 3 problems with the site
    • -25% 0 of 3 problems
    • -20% 1 of 3 problems
    • -15% 2 of 3 problems
  • Content: Show a screenshot of the site that you think needs to be fixed
    • -25% did not include a screen shot
    • -20% image quality problem (stretched)
  • Content: Include a screenshot of the site, show a Mockup or Prototype (Web Page) that addresses (fixes) the problems identified
    • -25% did not a Mockup or Prototype (Web Page) that addresses (fixes) the problems identified
    • -10% did not address problems identified
  • Address all concerns identified on Kirk's Pet Peeves
  • 10% minimum grade for attempting the assignment

MyInterest/index.htm

• Create https://www.users.miamioh.edu/UniqueID/IMS222/MyInterest/index.htm
  • Due by Friday 03-17-2017 at noon
  • One re-grade request allowed from Friday 03-17-2017 at noon until 04-02-2017 at 3pm
  • Grade value: 20% of your final grade
  Content should include
  • Multiple pages in a new style that tell about an interest (the site should have enough content to make someone want to look at the site)
  • You can begin from Kirk's template; you need to modify the css to make it uniquely yours
  • Grade reduction amounts as shown on Kirk's Pet Peeves
• View Grading Rubric
  • Content: Multiple pages in a new style that tell about an interest (the site should have enough content to make someone want to look at the site)
    • -50% not multiple pages, I will allow up to a C for a re-grade request
    • -50% barely any content, I will allow up to a C for a re-grade request
    • -20% not nearly enough content
    • -10% not quite enough content
    • -05% could use some minor content changes
  • Design: You can begin from Kirk's template; you need to modify the css to make it uniquely yours
    • -50% did not modify the css enough (or at all) to make it uniquely yours
    • -20% designs and/or images that don't scale (i.e. not responsive)
    • -20% navigation menu responsive design problem
    • -05% minor responsive design changes needed
    • -05% spacing between content and the edge of the page
    • -05% color scheme
  • Address all concerns identified on Kirk's Pet Peeves
  • 10% minimum grade for attempting the assignment

HireMe/index.php

• Create https://www.users.miamioh.edu/UniqueID/IMS222/HireMe/index.php
  • Due by Friday 04-28-2017 at noon
  • One re-grade request allowed from Friday 04-28-2017 at noon until Friday 05-05-2017 at noon
  • Grade value: 30% of your final grade
  Content should include
  • Multiple pages in a new style that tell about your story (why someone would want to hire you)
  • You can begin from Kirk's template; you need to modify the css to make it uniquely yours
  • Grade reduction amounts as shown on Kirk's Pet Peeves
• View Grading Rubric
  • Content: Multiple pages in a new style that tell about your story (why someone would want to hire you)
    • -50% not multiple pages, I will allow up to a C for a re-grade request
    • -50% barely any content, I will allow up to a C for a re-grade request
    • -20% not nearly enough content
    • -10% not quite enough content
    • -05% could use some minor content changes
  • Design: You can begin from Kirk's template; you need to modify the css to make it uniquely yours
    • -20% designs and/or images that don't scale (i.e. not responsive)
    • -20% navigation menu responsive design problem
    • -05% minor responsive design changes needed
    • -05% spacing between content and the edge of the page
    • -05% color scheme
  • Address all concerns identified on Kirk's Pet Peeves
  • 10% minimum grade for attempting the assignment

Course Description

This course is an opportunity to investigate interactive design as it relates to a variety media types. Using industry standard tools, you will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences. For the purpose of this class, interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions that intersect the domain of human-computer interaction.

Effective interactive design is often achieved by the creative application of sometimes disparate disciplines. Students should expect to incorporate their understanding of art theory, psychology, commercial business practice and creative problem solving.

Expectations

Materials

Course Evaluations

At the end of the course you will be asked a series of questions to evaluate me (Kirk). I will strive to ensure that you learn cool stuff in this course (at least I think it's cool). I hope that you are able to grade me with high marks. We're all learning and I have found that one of the best ways to learn is to get feedback as you go. With this in mind, read the questions that you will evaluate me on, and as we go through the course let me know if I'm missing the mark anywhere. I'm more concerned about you learning than I am with getting a bad evaluation; I would prefer to address your concerns during the class instead of finding out after the fact, so that you are able to learn more effectively.

• The objectives, expectations, requirements and content of this course were clearly stated.
• The professor was interested in and enthusiastic about the subject.
• This professor used class time in an effective manner.
• The grading system was clearly explained and consistent with the objectives of the course.
• The professor was available outside of class during scheduled times.
• Students in the course were free to comment, ask questions, and express ideas.
• The professor provided an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• This course has challenged me to think.
• Overall, the professor effectively facilitated learning.
• Overall, I would rate my own effort in this course as superior.
• My instructor welcomed students' questions.
• My instructor offered opportunities for active participation to understand course content.
• My instructor demonstrated concern for student learning.
• In this course I learned to analyze complex problems or think about complex issues.
• My appreciation for this topic has increased as a result of this course.
• I have gained an understanding of this material.