Course-Mechanics
Contact Bill Fischer
Office Hours: If you would like additional help or feedback you are welcome to sign up for one of my online office-hour slots here.
Email: fischerb@ferris.edu
Text: 616-901-3462
Canvas url: https://ferris.instructure.com (external link)
Class Meets Tues./Thur. 3:30-6:20
Index
Google Drive Set-Up
Set up a Google Drive Folder using your own personal Gmail account.
Share your folder with me and allow me to edit (my Google account email is lead.bill.fischer@gmail.com)
Name it: FirstNameLastName-SemesterYear-ProPractices. Here is an example: BillFischer-Fall2016-ProPractices.
This is where you will upload assignments for class. Your Drive folder will be organized like this by the end of the semester:
Review Notes (Google Doc)
Each set of notes should be organized by date of the reviews they pertain to.
Career Plan (Google Doc)
Set sharing so I can edit
Website Plan (Folder)
Google doc - content map
Folders containing your work for you portfolio
Collateral (Folder)
Cover letter
Resume
Business Cards
Reel (Folder)(required for animators)
MP4Video
Course Outline
Career Planning & Website Planning
These will be created using Google Docs.
You will upload to your Google Drive all of the works that you might put into your portfolio
Website Building
You will use a visual builder like WIX, Adobe Portfolio, etc. to create a multi-page portfolio website.
Collateral
You will create a cover letter, resume, and business card
Demo Reel
1-2 minute show reels
Required for animators
Review Notes
Create A Google Doc in your folder and call it "Review Notes"
Each set of notes should be organized by the date of the reviews they pertain to.
They should formatted as a to-do list for the next review.
We will review these notes at the beginning of the next review.
Reading and Quizzes
Complete the assigned reading and take a quiz.
A Note About Google Docs & Slides
We will be using Google Docs and Slides (not Microsoft Word and Powerpoint) so we can maximize the on-line experience for reviewers without worrying about formatting and font issues.
Course Engagement
This is a 'Flipped" class. This means that all of the instructions and resources that you need to complete the assignments can be accessed from this web page, and all of the due dates for the assignments are listed on the Canvas calendar. This means that the time we spend together in individual and group reviews can be spent assessing and creating plans to improve your work. Students will typically attend class once per week so we can have longer individual and group sessions that will allow us to dive deeper into the work without feeling rushed. This also facilitates smaller group reviews providing everyone an opportunity to add their voice to the conversations.
This is an on-campus class
Please read the Covid Protocols here (Links to an external site.)
If you are not feeling well, have transportation issues, or are experiencing anxiety regarding being on campus during the pandemic, you can attend via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6169013462 (Links to an external site.)
The classrooms at KCAD are available as open labs (when there is no class in session), and there are work-stations by the elevator if you need access to the internet, Cintiqs, or computers.
This is the Process
(1) Check the calendar for your next assignment(s). Links to the instructions can be found in the calendar entries.
There are 3 types of assignments.
The production of media.
Quizes.
Revisions based on feedback.
(2) Aquire instructions and complete the assignment from the course website.
If you have questions about the instructions, contact me at fischerb@ferris.edu.
(3) Upload your work into your Google Drive folder that you created for this class. in the case of your website, we will simply review it together.
(4) Engage with the class: The type of engagement is noted on the calendar for each assignment.
Individual review: See the syllabus page on canvas for days and times.
Group Review: Your entire group (A or B) will meet during the normal class time on their prescribed day.
Asynchronous: There is no meeting. the instructor will provide feed back and upload it to your Google Drive folder
Review Notes: You will make review notes on this document each week.
Communications
Assignments will be acquired through the Canvas calendar.
Completed Work will be uploaded to Google Drive (not Canvas)
Grades and Attendance will be acquired through canvas.
This course website is optimized for phones. This means you can use your phone as a second screen to follow assignment instructions while you work on your laptop
There is also a mobile app for Canvas (external link)
Contacting Each Other
I will be sending announcements and reminders directly to your email. Please check it a few time/day so you can keep up with what's going on on all of your classes.
Office Hours: If you would like additional help or feedback you are welcome to sign up for one of my online office-hour slots here.
Email me at: fischerb@ferris.edu
Zoom is always: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6169013462
Text: 616-901-3462
Canvas url: https://ferris.instructure.com (external link)
Check your Grade
(1) Choose the Grades in the left sidebar menu
(2) Click on the assignment you wish to check
Aquire an Assignment
(1) Visit the Canvas Calendar and click on an assignment
(2) Review The Assignment Overview from the pop-up window
(3) Click the links in the pop-up window to acquire the detailed instructions from the course website.