Syllabus

Course Description –

The concept of putting what we see into words presents a challenge to many people. What we know or think we know exists within the mind where a struggle can exist to bring ideas, thoughts, and perceptions into a format shareable with others. By creating a new perspective of what we see within ourselves, a vision can be born that can promote growth from within. In this course, students will be introduced to visual literacy with an assignment that will focus on the analysis and evaluation of the individual. Students will examine their perception of self identity in an effort to look at who they are in a new way. Emphasis will be placed on using creative thinking to garner new perspectives as students work through a creative assignment where students can demonstrate their understanding of their individuality.

What you will need for this course:

-          A computer with Internet access

-          The ability to navigate the Internet

-          Java plug-in

-          Access to a photo editing program such as Paint, Gimp, or Photoshop

-          Ability to take part in a live chat session (headset optional)

Learning Objectives –

1.                  Analyze personal traits, qualities, and characteristics.

2.                  Choose terms which define personal aspects.

3.                  Design a visual representation of identity.

4.                  Create a Wordle.

5.                  Demonstrate learning through project completion and a written statement.

6.                  Support classmates through constructive feedback.

Course Expectations –

     Student Expectations

     Students are responsible for reading all announcements, emails, and discussions.

     Students are required to participate in all components of the course in a timely manner.

     Course assignments are expected to be turned in on or before the due date.

     Teacher Expectations

     The instructor will attempt to respond to email inquires within 24 hours.

     The instructor will provide timely feedback for assignments and discussions.

     Grades will be available within a week of the assignment due date for on time submissions.

Evaluation –

Evaluation of the project and blog discussions will be conducted through a project and discussion rubric.

            Project Rubric

Design Consideration	20%
Quality of Work	30%
Depth of Reflection	30%
Submission Timeliness	20%

           Discussion Rubric

Formatting	25%
Quality	25%
Quantity	25%
Timeliness	25%

While the collaborative chat will not be graded, it is included as part of an overall assessment of the students learning and progress during this course. The final grade will be fostered through a formative assessment of all components of the projects, in-course discussions, and live chat sessions. The project will constitute seventy-five percent of the grade and the discussions will make up the remaining twenty-five percent.