Syllabus

Creativity & Information Technologies ITEC 2961- Fall 2012
Grading Percentage Breakdown.
40% The final project has many aspects beginning the first day of class. There
is a great deal of freedom, but also the need for ongoing reports and
communication about your process including (weighting approximate):
2 % - brainstorming mindmap
3 % - research into similar work that might have been done
5 % - project proposals and revisions
10 % - proof of concepts demonstration
10% - final project presentation in Lecture
10% - final submitted materials and
5 page evaluation paper outlining project, process and results.
10% For keeping a Journal, not counting specific assignments which may
be in your Journal such as EMPAC responses.
20% Presentation of creative figure biography/case study.
10% Attendance of 2 EMPAC events and 1 page report of experience in
Journal. EMPAC report should focus on role of IT in performance as well
as other observations.
20% For attendance and participation in Lecture and Lab.
All readings and assignments are to be completed by the date given in the
formal assignment handouts. Late assignments will carry a lower grade. Be
prepared to discuss assignments and readings in class. Percentages and
assignments are subject to change, any changes will be discussed in class.
Required Text and Materials
There are no required texts to purchase . You will occasionally be asked to
download readings, software or other materials for discussion and class
assignments. See the end of the syllabus and the class website for the list of
media and readings.
Your class project material(s) will be of your own choosing. And so you may want
to decide early what materials are best suited to your skills, curiosity and means
ie: clay, musical instruments, recording or photography materials, robotics kits,
web design software. You will need to provide or access the materials needed for
your final on your own so please plan ahead.
Attendance and Absence Policy
Attendance is crucial in this course because much of the class is based in
discussion, special guests and experiential exercises. If you miss any classes, you
are expected to make up the missed work on your own.
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