{"id":5795,"date":"2024-08-05T16:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T16:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/?page_id=5795"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:29:33","slug":"syllabus-fall-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/syllabus-fall-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Syllabus &#8211; Fall 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-image-92\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/webdev-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"collage with vintage technology \" class=\"wp-image-5799\" style=\"width:766px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/webdev-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/webdev-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/webdev-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/webdev-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/webdev.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>NMIX 4010 \/ 6010: Web Development<br><\/b><strong>Fall<\/strong><strong> 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Class time<\/b>: Tuesdays + Thursdays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:35 a.m. \u2013 10:50 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:10 a.m. &#8211; 12:25 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:45 p.m. &#8211; 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 401 Journalism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructor<\/strong>: Lauren Baggett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Contact<\/b>: DM on <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/uganmi\">Slack<\/a> \/ lbaggett@uga.edu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Office Hours<\/b><strong>: <\/strong>Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 &#8211; 4:00 or by appointment. Students should reach out via Slack or in person to connect for office hours.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>Office<\/strong> <strong>Location<\/strong>: 403H. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\"><b>Prerequisites<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must either have completed or be concurrently enrolled in NMIX 2010. Students must also have applied to the New Media Institute. Class is offered by POD only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no prerequisite for Emerging Media Masters students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"description\"><b>Description<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design, develop, and code interactive web products that function effectively across multiple platforms through an introduction to front-end web development. No prior coding experience is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learning-outcomes\"><b>Learning Outcomes <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the semester, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn foundational web development skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain an understanding of foundational web development topics and languages as dictated by industry trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase and configure domain names and web hosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create websites by hand with HTML and CSS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design responsive websites with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop complex extensible sites powered by a content management system (CMS) like WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a professional portfolio showcasing accomplishments and skillsets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topical-outline\">Topical Outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hello world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTML &amp; CSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bootstrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructor-philosophy\"><b>Instructor Philosophy<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am here to help you learn the subject material, but more importantly, I\u2019m here to help you learn how to build confidence with this material and <strong>problem solve through challenges<\/strong>. Hopefully, when you finish the class, you\u2019ll have developed a really solid working knowledge of the field <em>and<\/em> know where and how to further your own knowledge and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"class-culture\">Class Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">While our first lesson will walk through many of the attitudes and practices each oTogether, we will work to cultivate an atmosphere of curiosity, fun, and professionalism. That means that you can expect me to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to bring their authentic selves to class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate a clear direction for the course as a whole and with each class gathering, activity, and assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work diligently to make all assignments and activities of this class worthwhile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Similarly, I expect each of you to approach each component of the class with <strong>an open mind, a diligent work ethic, and respect for your peers and instructors<\/strong>. How? We\u2019ll get into the particulars throughout the rest of the syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"texts-and-tools\">Texts and tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-site\">Course Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All required course materials are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\">nmi.cool\/webdev<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"class-expenses\">Class Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to purchase a dual USB C + USB A flash drive like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-128GB-Ultra-Drive-Type-C\/dp\/B01EZ0X55C\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=10PEZA2XMY9MA&amp;keywords=usb%2Bc%2Band%2Busb%2Ba%2Bdual&amp;qid=1692129703&amp;sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Band%2Busb%2Ba%2Bdual%2Caps%2C86&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need $45 to purchase a domain name and hosting at <a href=\"http:\/\/reclaimhosting.com\">Reclaim Hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"freecodecamp\">FreeCodeCamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to create an account at <a href=\"http:\/\/freecodecamp.org\">Free Code Camp<\/a> to complete and track regular exercises for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elc\"><strong>ELC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/elc.uga.edu\/\">ELC<\/a>&nbsp;will be used to view your grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\">This site<\/a>&nbsp;contains all course readings\/videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set aside $45 to cover registering your domain name and hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll do daily work at <a href=\"http:\/\/freecodecamp.org\">FreeCodeCamp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elc.uga.edu\/\">ELC<\/a>&nbsp;will be used for posting grades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assignments\"><b>Assignments + grading<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free-code-camp-fcc-assignments-25-points\">Free Code Camp (FCC) Assignments (15 points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed throughout the semester, these assignments form the foundation of our technical learning. (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/free-code-camp-assignments-ss1-ss2\/\">Assignment page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"project-1-artisanal-hand-crafted-small-batch-locally-sourced-bespoke-website-10-points\">Project 1:&nbsp;Artisanal Hand-crafted Small-batch Locally-sourced Bespoke Website (15 points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll lovingly craft your first site by hand using the HTML &amp; CSS skills you&#8217;ve learned so far. (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/artisanal-hand-crafted-small-batch-locally-sourced-bespoke-website\/\">Project page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"project-2-bootstrap-triptych-10-points\">Project 2: Bootstrap Triptych (15 points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll take three separate passes on the same page to gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage Bootstrap to create beautiful responsive websites.&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/bootstrap-triptych\/\">Project page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"project-3-wordpress-variety-pack-10-points\">Project 3: WordPress Variety Pack (15 points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a WordPress shop using the WooCommerce plugin to explore the wide variety of things you can do with the powerful, popular CMS. (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/project-3-wordpress-shop-21m\/\">Project page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nmi-portfolio-10-points\">NMI Dossier (15 points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create your NMI Dossier and build its first page\u2014the one for this class! (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/portfolio\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"115\">Assignment page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-project-25-points\">Final Project (25 points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from a menu of ambitious projects\u2014or propose your own!\u2014to show off all the skills you&#8217;ve gained in this class.&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/webdev\/final-project\/\">Project page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary-100-points-total\"><b>Summary<\/b> (100 points total)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Free Code Camp Assignments<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project One:&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Artisanal Hand-crafted Small-batch Locally-sourced Bespoke Website<\/span><\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Two: Bootstrap Triptych<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Three: WordPress Variety Pack<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NMI Dossier<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Project<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Total<\/b><\/td><td><b>100<\/b><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grading-scale\"><b>Grading scale<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>95-100<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>90-94.99<\/td><td>A-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>87-89.99<\/td><td>B+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83-86.99<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80-82.99<\/td><td>B-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>77-79.99<\/td><td>C+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>73-76.99<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>70-72.99<\/td><td>C-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60-69.99<\/td><td>D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>59.99 and below<\/td><td>F<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule\"><b>Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Note: Projects are due at 11:59 p.m. on the day listed. I will check in on Free Code Camp assignments at the end of each week, but they are all due 10\/5 at 11:59 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Major Assignments + Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Homework<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 1<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\/14 Thurs.<\/td><td>Syllabus overview; getting to know you; computer and account set-up<\/td><td>First day of class<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/getting-started-with-free-code-camp\/\">Create Free Code Camp (FCC) account<\/a>; go ahead and have a go at installing the <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/course-software\/\">course software<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/setting-up-your-mac\/\">setting up your Mac<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 2<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\/19<br>Thurs.<\/td><td><strong>*Lauren in Dallas*<\/strong><br><br>File Structure &amp; Uploading to the Server<\/td><td><strong>Drop \/ Add deadline<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-1\">FCC-1<\/a>; <br>Register your domain; Configure Cyberduck on your laptop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\/21 Tues.<\/td><td><strong>*Lauren in Dallas*<\/strong><br><br>HTML intro<\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-2\">FCC-2<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-3\"> FCC-3<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 3<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\/26 Thurs.<\/td><td>HTML, cont. \u2013 Lists, Links, Images<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>                                     <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\/28 Tues.<\/td><td>CSS intro + applying CSS rules<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-4\">FCC-4<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-6\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-5\">FCC-5<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-6\">FCC-6<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 4<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/2 Thurs.<\/td><td>CSS day two<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-7\">FCC-7<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-8\">, FCC-8<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/4 Tues.<\/td><td>CSS fonts, tags, &amp; accessibility<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-9\">FCC-9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-10\">FCC-10<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 5<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/9 Tues.<\/td><td>Work Day<\/td><td><strong>Project One due<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project One due at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/11<br>Thurs.<\/td><td>Intro to Bootstrap\/Bootstrap Starter Steps<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments\/#fcc-10\">FCC-11<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments\/#fcc-11\">FCC-12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 6<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/16<br>Tues.<\/td><td>Grid &amp; Media Queries<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-13\">FCC-13<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-14\">FCC-14<\/a>; Bootstrap Playground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/18<br>Thurs.<\/td><td>Responsive Design Exercise<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week <\/em><\/strong><strong>7<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/23 Tues.<\/td><td>Customizing Bootstrap Themes<\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/web\/free-code-camp-assignments#fcc-15\">FCC-15<\/a>; Finish QuickWrap Exercise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/25 Thurs.<\/td><td>Project 2 Overview\/<br>Getting Started&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><td>FCC; Finish Working with Bootstrap Theme Exercise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week <\/em><\/strong><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9\/30 Tues.<\/td><td>Project 2 Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td>FCC; Brainstorm Triptych Content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/2 Thurs.<\/td><td>FCC\/Project 2 Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>Free Code Camp due Sunday, 10\/5, at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week <\/em><\/strong><strong>9<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/7 Tues.<\/td><td>Project 2 Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/9 Thurs.<\/td><td>Project 2 work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>Project Two due 10\/10 at 11:59P<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 1<\/em><\/strong><strong>0<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/14 Tues.<\/td><td>Intro to WordPress\/Starter Steps<\/td><td><\/td><td>WordPress Installation; Read 20 FAQs, Block Editor, Plugins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/16<br>Thurs.<\/td><td>Page Editor\/Backing up your WordPress<\/td><td><\/td><td>WordPress Playground; Read Shopping for a theme, WooCommerce<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 11<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/21 Tues.<\/td><td>WooCommerce<\/td><td><\/td><td>Read Wide World of Widgets, Off the (Navigation) Menu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23 Thurs.<\/td><td>Widgets &amp; Navbars<\/td><td><\/td><td>Read Customizing WordPress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 12<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/28 Tues.<\/td><td>WordPress Customization\/Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/30 Thurs.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><strong>Fall Break &#8211; 10\/31<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 13<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/4 Tues.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/6 Thurs.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>Project Three due at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 14<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/11 Tues.<\/td><td>Final project + dossier overview \/\/ Work day<\/td><td><strong>Withdrawal deadline &#8211; 11\/12<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/13 Thurs.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 15<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/18 Tues.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/20 Thurs.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><strong>Last day in class<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Final Project Proposal due at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 1<\/em><\/strong><strong>5 \u00bd<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/25 Tues.<\/td><td>Work day<\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>Dossier + case study rough draft due TODAY @ 11:59P<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/27 Thurs.<\/td><td><strong>Thanksgiving Break<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Week 16<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\/2 Tues.<\/td><td><strong>Friday schedule<\/strong><\/td><td>Final Project Presentation Videos due 12\/3 at 11:59P<\/td><td><strong>Final Project + Dossier due 12\/3 at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attendance-and-participation\">Attendance and participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you will with much in life, you&#8217;ll get out of this class what you put into it. You\u2019re expected to attend all class meetings. Life, however, is full, and conflicts, illnesses, and extraordinary opportunities may arise. <strong>Therefore, you may miss up to four classes without any direct penalty; I make no distinction between excused and unexcused absences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because missing class affects your ability to be an effective member of our learning community, if you miss more than five classes before the midpoint, you will be dropped from the class. If you accrue more than five absences after the midpoint, your final grade will be reduced by two points for each day of class you miss past the fifth absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students&nbsp;who miss classes or other&nbsp;assignments due to their religious observance will be provided&nbsp;with a fair opportunity to complete their&nbsp;academic responsibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, students must provide us with notice at the start of the semester of the dates&nbsp;of religious holidays on which they plan to be&nbsp;absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re expected to be present in class both mentally and physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask questions. Take good notes. Don\u2019t screw around on your devices. When you work in pairs or in groups, work eagerly and enthusiastically. In short, be the sort of person you\u2019d want to be in class with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-up-work\"><b>Make-up work<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are expected to complete and turn in your work by the due date, and <strong>late work is accepted only at the discretion of the instructor<\/strong>. If late work is accepted, the <strong>minimum<\/strong> penalty for the first assignment you turn in late is 10% of its total value per day late (Ex: 15-point project turned in two days late will be penalized a minimum of 1.5 points). After your first late assignment, each subsequent late assignment will be penalized a <strong>minimum<\/strong> of 20% of its total value per day (ex: 15-point project turned in two days late will be penalized a minimum of 3 points).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late work will not be accepted after the last day of class <strong>(12\/2)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"&quot;emaildms\"><strong>Email \/ Direct Messages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned in my Instructor Philosophy, I am here to help you, but I\u2019m also here to <em>help you help yourself<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that I can most quickly help those in need of assistance, take the following steps before reaching out to me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the syllabus, eLC, the class workbook, etc. to see if the answer\u2019s posted there<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend 5-15 minutes (but not any more time than that) trying to solve the problem on your own (via Google, asking a classmate, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend NMIXpert office hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do all of those and still have a question just for me, then by all means message me! I\u2019ll respond to your questions as quickly as possible, but please allow a reasonable amount of time (generally under 24 hours; 2 business days max) for a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"office-hours\">Office Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to being available through Slack and Zoom throughout the week, you\u2019re always welcome to come by my office hours (see above!) with any questions or concerns \u2013 or even just to say hi. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NMIXperts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know our motto \u2014 \u201cMake something work. Then make it work better.\u201d While we\u2019re learning how to make it work on our journey to becoming technowledgeable, there are a select few of us specially equipped to make it work even better. These incredible individuals are NMIXperts. From development to design, NMIXperts have displayed an outstanding aptitude for a specialized skill throughout their NMIX classes. Now, they\u2019re ready to help you make it work even better. Whether you need help troubleshooting your website, debugging an app, navigating Adobe CC, or anything in between, our NMIXperts are ready to help you tackle the challenge! Seeking their assistance is easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/resources\/#NMIXPERTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nmi.cool\/resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find an NMIXpert below whose talent(s) align with your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out their available Xpert Hours and jump in the Xpert Zoom Channel (<a href=\"https:\/\/uga.zoom.us\/j\/93227971374?pwd=enFtaGF5eWNma3dCdGUxUXRNSDdvQT09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">932 2797 1374<\/a>, password: nmi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hang out in the Waiting Room, and you\u2019ll be admitted once they become available. Easy as that!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need assistance during an Xpert session or have questions about getting ahold of an Xpert, please reference the #xpert channel in the NMI Slack Workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-policy\">Access policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a disability and require accommodations, please send me a message on Slack or make an appointment during office hours. If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/drc.uga.edu\/students\/register-for-services\">the Accessibility and Testing website<\/a> or call 706-542-8719.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"service-animals-in-class\">Service animals in class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who train or use service animals should be aware of UGA policy. &nbsp;More info is available <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/eoo.uga.edu\/policies\/pdfs\/ServiceAnimalPolicyFAQ.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"non-discrimination-policy\">Non-discrimination policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I do not engage in or tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race\/ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex\/gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. In addition, I do not discriminate on the basis of class, income, or political views. If there is something I can do to make the class more hospitable, please let me know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"honor-code-and-academic-honesty\">Honor Code and&nbsp;<strong>Academic Honesty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UGA Student Honor Code: &#8220;I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others.&#8221; <em>A Culture of Honesty<\/em>, the University&#8217;s policy and procedures for handling cases of suspected dishonesty, can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uga.edu\/ovpi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.uga.edu\/ovpi<\/a>. Every course syllabus should include the instructor&#8217;s expectations related to academic integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Students are expected to adhere to all elements set forth in the University Honor Code and the Academic Honesty Policy. Failure to adhere to these may result in grade sanctions and\/or dismissal from New Media Institute Academic Programs.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the entire policy online, but the short story is: <strong>don\u2019t cheat<\/strong>\u2014the punishments for violations of the Academic Honesty Policy are severe. You are expected to do your own work and to report individuals who do not do their own work. As nearly all of the class materials and assignments are online, you may find the temptation to cheat (cheating includes unauthorized sharing of class materials, using unauthorized sources during assessments, and more\u2014seriously, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uga.edu\/honesty\">this<\/a> now to get a full sense of what all constitutes academic dishonesty) even greater than usual. Resist that temptation. Questions related to course assignments and the academic honesty policy should be directed to the instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NMI AI Use Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This course follows a responsible use policy for AI tools. To read the NMI\u2019s official AI Use Policy, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1HUfgGKkbxicAEMK1n2WMrNGWjLJtMVanQyyStxyrjyM\/edit?usp=sharing\">AI Use Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-media-institute-policies\">New Media Institute Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New Media Institute students are responsible for knowing and abiding by all NMI policies. You agreed to these policies upon applying to NMIX courses and will be held accountable for following them. For a refresher on these policies, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/nmi.cool\/nmc\">nmi.cool\/nmc<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nmi-portfolio-assignment\">NMI Dossier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout your academic journey, you\u2019ll create many things you want to show off to the world. Through your NMI classes, you\u2019ll develop and build on the skills to create a digital dossier to do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this course, you are required to submit the following Dossier requirement(s):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>A Case Study<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>A Professional Portfolio<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Details and requirements for the NMI Dossier can be found at the links below:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Dossier Details<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dossier Details<\/em><em>:<\/em><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/portfolio\/\"><em>nmi.cool\/portfolio<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dossier Submission: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/dossier\"><em>nmi.cool\/dossier<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>Links do not need to be resubmitted or updated&nbsp; URLs are up-to-date and functional. <\/em><strong>If your information needs to be updated, please resubmit the form.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nmi-social-media\">NMI&nbsp;Social Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Slack, the NMI loves to be social. Follow our socials to stay in the know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/new-media-institute-at-uga\">Follow the NMI<\/a> and join the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/1769167\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Media Institute Job Board<\/a>&nbsp;on LinkedIn<br>\u2022 Like the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newmediainstitute?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">New Media Institute<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook<br>\u2022 Follow&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/nmiuga\/\" target=\"_blank\">@nmiuga<\/a> on Twitter<br>\u2022 Follow&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/nmiuga\" target=\"_blank\">@nmiuga<\/a>&nbsp;on Instagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taco-technology-and-accessory-check-out\">TACO (Technology and Accessory Check Out)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing the <strong>Technology and Accessory Check Out<\/strong> (or TACO). New Media Certificate students may check out iMacs, MacBooks, cameras, microphones, and more. To make your request, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/taco\">nmi.cool\/taco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reference-webpage\">Resource Webpage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Advising, accessing the TACO, meeting with our Xperts, making room reservations, and more visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/resources\">nmi.cool\/resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-services\">Student Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student at the University of Georgia, you have access to a wide variety of services to help you succeed. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/intro\/student-services\/\">Click here<\/a> to view&nbsp;a description of services along with links and contact information if you wish to learn more about these topics. Of course, you&#8217;re also welcome to talk with me if I can help in any way, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health-and-wellness-resources\">UGA Well-Being Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UGA Well-being Resources promotes student success by cultivating a culture that supports a more active, healthy, and engaged student community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to contact Student Care &amp; Outreach (SCO) in the Division of Student Affairs at 706-542-8479 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sco.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sco.uga.edu<\/a>. Student Care &amp; Outreach helps students navigate difficult circumstances by connecting them with the most appropriate resources or services. They also administer the Embark@UGA program which supports students experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness, foster care, or housing insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UGA provides both clinical and non-clinical options to support student well-being and mental health, at any time, any place. Whether on campus or studying from home or abroad, UGA Well-being Resources are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Well-being Resources:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/well-being.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-being.uga.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Care and Outreach:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/sco.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sco.uga.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Health Center:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/healthcenter.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthcenter.uga.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling and Psychiatric Services:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/caps.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caps.uga.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or CAPS 24\/7 crisis support at 706-542-2273<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Promotion\/ Fontaine Center:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/healthpromotion.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthpromotion.uga.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability Resource Center and Testing Services&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/drc.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drc.uga.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information, including free digital well-being resources, can be accessed through the UGA app or by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/well-being.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/well-being.uga.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"counseling-and-psychiatric-services-caps\">Counseling and psychiatric services (CAPS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">College can be stressful. Life has difficult stretches. If you need help, get it. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uhs.uga.edu\/CAPS\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CAPS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, and psychological testing, and makes referrals to campus and community resources when appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emergency-preparedness\">Emergency Preparedness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify that your emergency contact information is correct at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ugaalert.uga.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ugaalert.uga.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and add 706-542-0111 as \u201cUGAAlert\u201d in your contacts. We will discuss emergency exit routes on the first day of class. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the fire alarm sounds, we will evacuate the building and reassemble outside of the Journalism building on Sanford Drive to make sure that everyone exited safely. 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