Web Portfolio - COMM484 (MSTD484) Spring 2009 Monday - Wednesday PF 173

Synopsis: This is an informal but nevertheless crucial course. It is the core of a learning club and mutual assistance group for Web design students who are close to graduation and need to brush up on the latest techniques. The learning goals of the class are never the same from semester to semester, but the methods are. Aesthetic and technical coaching will be shared in an open and constructive spirit.

Class Atmosphere : In this class we will try to maintain an open learning club environment. After introducing the topic of the day, you should feel free to ask questions. When we move on to the exercises for the day, please feel free to consult with other students.

Submitting Projects All assignments should be backed up and posted to your web pages

Attendance: Dont miss class if you want to understand this material. If you already understand the material and simply need to take the class, your participation in the "learning club" environment is helpful and can become part of your project extra credit work. Missing more than 20 % of classes will result in a grade reduction of one letter; missing more than 40% of the classes will result in a two letter grade reduction; and missing more than 60 % will result in a three letter grade reduction.

Assignments --Personal web / portfolio page - 25 % grade; Projects or businesses 75% of grade.
No exams. Details below.

Honor Code -- Adherence to the University Honor Code is expected. The RU code reads as follows: By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of academic integrity will not be tolerated.

Disabilities -- If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Office (DRO). The DRO is located in Room 32, Tyler Hall. Phone is 831-6350. To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper DRO forms and meet with me at the beginning of the semester.

Other issues -- Please be sure to consult with the instructor about any problems you may have. Do not wait for the last minute