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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
College of Business & Technology
Western Illinois University
Knoblauch Hall 135
1 University Circle
Macomb, Il 61455-1390
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GCOM 475
Emerging Technologies in Graphic Communication
(3 semester hours)
Spring 2013
Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Charles T. Weiss • Associate Professor • Graphic Communication
e-mail: CT-Weiss@wiu.edu
Knoblauch Hall B32
Office phone: 309.298.1488
Catalog
A focus on graphic communication processes and applications for developing digital graphics and
documents with an emphasis on new media and emerging technologies. This course provides an
overview on available processes, technologies and unique materials for creating digital workflows
combining research, strategy, design, and product development methodologies. In addition, this
course will also examine current trends in digital and interactive portfolio creation, and help prepare
students for their future careers in the constantly changing digital world.
Teaching Philosophy
I am here to teach you as much as I can in one semester about various emerging technologies. It is
your responsibility to be here, to learn, to do the assignments, to be present. I am not your parent
and you are all college adults. Please know I teach because I love to teach, but I can only teach you
something if you are an active participant in every aspect of the course. If you do not want to learn
about actual print production and imposition, you should not be enrolled in this course. If you do
not plan on being here on a regular basis, this course may not be for you. If you do not plan on
being an active participant, this course may not be for you. If you plan to be here, and plan to be an
active learner, I guarantee you will get a plethora (probably too much) of useful information that
could be used in not only graphic communication courses, but also other courses here at Western,
and future or current jobs you might have. This is your chance to gain a base knowledge of
packaging and display design and production, so take advantage of it.
Objectives:
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Discuss a variety of processes and applications used for developing and creating
digital graphics for new media and emerging technologies; and how those
technologies interact and impact society.
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Analyze digital printing and image transfer technology processes and products, and
how to produce projects with an emphasis on preparation for display or repurposing
for new media and emerging technologies.
List and explain the available digital image transfer systems and process
technologies and terms and their uses and meanings for new media and emerging
technologies.
Compare and contrast digital and analog technologies for printing and image transfer
systems and processes, giving advantages and disadvantages of each as they are
related to new media and emerging technologies.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge required for use and discussion of digital graphics
for new media and emerging technologies.
Identify and create online interactive portfolios using various methods including
html and PDFs.
Effectively work independently and in groups as required.
Laboratory Guidelines:
1. Students are only allowed to work in the printing laboratory during the assigned class
times, unless the instructor has given permission to do so outside of regular class time.
Students are allowed to work in the computer lab without the instructor present, and the
times for computer lab open sessions will be posted;
2. No smoking, food or drink in the laboratories; if you want to use a water or drink
container that can be sealed you are welcome to keep it under your computer desk or in
your backpack; do not set these bottles next to your keyboard, and do not munch on
greasy food right before using a keyboard J;
3. Students are responsible for cleaning up their work area. Clean up should be done during
class and at the end of class. This ensures a clean environment for other students and
other classes. Failure to clean up work areas will result in loss of participation points,
and a dirty laboratory in which to complete our projects;
4. Computers in the lab are for work in this class only. Students may save appropriate files
to the computers and the server, as long as the files are related to this class;
5. Printing from computers is for the sole purpose of completing class assignments. Do not
use the laser printers in either of the GCOM lab’s to print out work for other classes;
6. IMPORTANT NOTE: Cell phones are prohibited from ringing in the classroom
and the laboratory. The first time it goes off in class you will automatically lose 5
points from your final exam grade, the second time you will lose an additional 10 points
(15 points
total), the third time you might as well not take the final…Make sure they
are turned off, or at least have them on vibrate. Also, if you are working during lab
hours, do not just chat away on your cell phone in the lab, take your phone call into the
hallway so that the other students around you can focus on their work and not listen to
your conversation about what might be going on at the Café that night;
7. Headphones/Music: I love music and often will play music during the lab times. I know
some of you feel the same way. So, feel free to bring in your
Ipod and your headphones. During normal lab times you are welcome to listen to it at a
reasonable volume level. If the student next to you can hear that you are listening to the
Grateful Dead, the volume is too high. Respect the students around you. You will not be
allowed to wear headphones during any type of examination.
8. Internet/E-mail: you are welcome to surf and check your e-mail before or after class, or
during lab time when you are not expected to be working on a specific project. I do not
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want your surfing, chatting, or e-mailing as I am lecturing or during times which you are
supposed to be doing something class related. If you insist on surfing while I lecture, I
will deduct points from your participation grade. If you are caught downloading illegal
software or viewing inappropriate sites, you will automatically be banned from the
computer lab during open lab hours, and have all of your participation points removed
from your final grade.
9. RESPECT: Whenever you are in the lab or classroom I expect you to respect your
fellow classmates and myself. When you surf the Web while I am lecturing you are
disrespecting me. If you are not paying attention while another student is asking a
question, you are disrespecting them. Please always show respect to those around you.
Safety: Safety is an important and crucial factor in the Graphic Communication Industry. It is
equally, or more, important within the setting of this class and the laboratory. All students should
abide by the following procedures:
1. All students are required to wear safety glasses in critical eye-safety areas, such as the
press area;
2. No student will operate any piece of equipment before the instructor has demonstrated
the correct manner to use the equipment;
3. Students with long hair are required to tie hair back or wear a net when operating
equipment;
4. Neckties and other loose clothing should not be worn around operating equipment;
5. Long sleeve shirts should have their sleeves secured or rolled up;
6. Necklaces and other jewelry must be secured or removed before operating equipment;
7. Chemistry must be handled with extreme caution;
8. While operating equipment students must always be focused on the task at hand!
Students who are not focused have a much better chance of having an accident.
Therefore, only students operating a particular piece of equipment will be allowed to be
around that said piece of equipment;
9. Any accidents should be reported to the instructor immediately.
Any student violating any of these procedures will immediately have lab privileges suspended for a
period of time specified by the instructor.
Textbook: None Required
Class Web site:
Every student enrolled in this class will be required to log in and use the university WesternOnline
system. Quizzes and tests may be administered through this online course delivery system, and the
site will also be the location for course materials, handouts, and links to helpful information.
Students will also be required to log in to check for announcements. The Web site can be accessed
through the following link. Log in using your “ecom” information and password. Please note this is
the same as your e-mail log in and password. I will assist you in logging in if you have problems. I
cannot assign you an “ecom” account, and I do not have access to your info or passwords. You will
have to contact CAIT directly if you are having problems logging into the WesternOnline system.
For questions concerning access to WesternOnline, you will have to contact UCSS directly if you
are having problems logging into the WesternOnline system. For questions concerning access to
Westernonline you can call 298-2704.
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https://westernonline.wiu.edu/
If you miss a class for some reason, check the WesternOnline site to find out what you may have
missed. Often times I will post assignments directly on the course Web site. I will also try to update
the weekly announcements so that you will know of upcoming deadlines.
Supplies:
The majority of supplies are furnished by the university. The student is responsible for the purchase
of a stripping knife (X-acto or equivalent), a memory device (such as a USB thumbdrive
minimum 1 gb capacity) and a notebook/binder with which you will keep all your completed
assignments in portfolio form and use as a weekly journal.
Special Course Costs:
Students of this course are required to pay a special course charge of $25 for each lab-related course
in the Engineering Technology Department. This money is used to support the consumable items
used during the course.
Payment of the course cost is a required portion of the class and must be paid after the second week
of the semester but prior to your final exam. If you fail to pay your course cost, you will receive a
grade of "I" for the course until the lab fee is paid or the university automatically changes the grade
from "I" to "F" according to the University Policy. If the grade is changed to an "F", the grade will
remain an F on your permanent transcript, regardless of payment.
Payments can be made to the Engineering Technology department office (Knoblauch Hall 135) any
time after the beginning of the third week of classes. Also, for the convenience of the students, the
instructor will announce one date that a staff member will visit the classroom to collect course
charges en masse (subject to change).
It is recommended students pay by check made out to "WIU". Likewise, the student should expect a
receipt to serve as proof of payment. If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to the
staff in Knoblauch Hall 135 or call 309/298-1091.
Attendance Policy:
In a production class, the only way to learn as a student is to be present. Therefore, students are
required to attend class. At the same time, I am not your parent, and it will be your responsibility to
attend class on a regular basis. This is a 400 level class and it is expected you will be in class and I
WILL be taking attendance. If you are not in class, you will not pass the class, it is that simple.
Failure to attend class on a regular basis will also result in a loss of participation points. If you are
not in class, you will not be learning with the other students, and you WILL fall behind. In the case
of unexcused absences, I am under no obligation to aid you, the student, in making up missed
assignments or missed lectures. In the case of excused absences, I will work with you but it is your
responsibility to tell me about your absence before it happens, or e-mail me ASAP in the case of an
emergency. Think of this class as a job, what would happen if you blew off your job for a few days?
With the current range of sicknesses on college campuses, make sure you are staying healthy. If you
feel sick go to the health center. If you are too sick to miss a class, then you are too sick to be going
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out with your friends. Keep me in the loop about any sickness that might prevent you from coming
to class. A little cough is a very different sickness from swine flu.
Excused absences are those that you tell me about before hand, or those that happen under
unexpected consequences such as a death or illness. Unexpected consequences do not include
hangovers, naps, or sunny afternoons playing Frisbee golf. In all cases of absences, it is your
responsibility to get the lecture material you missed, or find out what projects we may have started
or finished. In addition, arriving late and leaving early will be not be acceptable, unless you have a
good reason to do so. Each student is expected to stay to the end of the scheduled class period and
aid classmates with learning opportunities and lab cleanup. Absences, late arrivals, and early
departures will have a direct effect on your grade. If you decide to take a week or two off, I can
guarantee that your grade will be directly affected and you will have a hard time passing the course.
Someone is paying for you to be in this class, so take advantage of my knowledge and desire to
teach, and be in class on a regular basis.
***Also, if you show up late for an exam or quiz, you will not be able to take the examination and
will receive a zero with no chance to make it up. If a test is scheduled to start at 3, show up before
3, as you will not be allowed to take the test after it begins.
Nature of the Class:
It is important that every student enrolled in the class be an active participant in the class. The class
size and the nature of the projects will make it very difficult for the instructor to be everywhere at
once. Please be patient, and assist other students if you re able.
This class will consist of lecture and lab time. It is your responsibility to be ready when entering the
class. I realize that a lecture is not always the most exciting way to learn, but alas, that is the only
manner in which I can transfer knowledge of certain aspects of the course to a class of this size. The
material from the lectures is very important. I do not make up the slide shows and lectures for my
own benefit. Microsoft Word versions of the PowerPoint slides will be available on the
WesternOnline site, but these will not include images. It is in your best interest to pay attention and
take notes when I give a lecture J
Expect to be in class every day. Do not expect me to make an assignment and then see you in three
weeks. If this happens I guarantee your grade will negatively be affected. The majority of lab work
will need to take place in our lab, so you will need to be here to complete it.
Assignments: (subject to change with student notice and input)
GCOM 475 is a three-credit course that will cover various topics. Each student will be required to
participate in all phases of the course. In each assignment, a complete record of your procedure
should be kept along with progressive steps of the projects being printed. These should be kept
clean and neat and presented in a professional-level fashion. Your name should appear on each
assignment. In addition all of your electronic files that you submit to the Server should be named
using your last name and title of assignment. For instance, assignment number one might be entitled
weissbooklet1. If you use generic names, it will be impossible for me to identify your work, and I
will not be able to grade the electronic versions of your assignments. Failure to submit your
electronic files without your name in the title will result in a zero.
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Assignment Definitions
Class readings will be assigned, and I may ask you to answer some take home questions.
Two written abstracts will also be assigned during the semester that will require outside research to
be done. The abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided by the instructor. The
abstract will be a topic of the student's choice, with permission of the instructor, taken from a list of
possible topics.
Various projects will also be assigned. These may be administered during class or as homework.
The number and nature will vary depending on the flow of the class. Please, note, most assignments
will require an electronic version of the assignment in addition to the hard copy print-out. Upload
your electronic files to the proper location on the G4 server or Westernonline as assigned.
**Two major exams will be administered during the course of the semester: one exam
approximately midway through the semester and the final exam given during finals week. The first
exam will cover material from the beginning of the semester. The final will be cumulative. A
review of course material covered and types of questions on the examinations will be discussed
prior to the exam date. Students must plan on taking the test on the day it is given, no make-ups will
be given without prior permission by the instructor. The final exam will only be given once.
** Depending on how the class flows exams may be replaced by projects and/or
presentations **
Announced quizzes may also be administered.
Late Assignments: Late Assignments will only be accepted at major penalty. Each day an
assignment is late there will be a 2-letter grade deduction. So, if you turn in an A quality assignment
one day late, your grade automatically drops to a C because it was late. If you turn in an A quality
assignment 2 days late, your grade automatically drops to an F. I will not accept assignments more
than 2 days late. Adequate lab time will be given to work on assigned projects. In fact, if several
students are having similar problems I will happily extend the due date. Once the due date has been
finalized, that is when your assignment is due. Of course, there may be extenuating circumstances
beyond your control like a freak blizzard that closes school down for a week. (*) Therefore each
student will be allowed to turn in ONE project up to one week late without penalty. You must also
tell me directly that you are turning in the project late, so that I can make note of it. This does not
include the final project or exams. I will give you plenty of time in and during class to complete
your projects. But, you will need to work outside of class to complete homework and take-home
projects. Students are encouraged to complete some stages of the assignments outside of class and
to utilize open computer lab times. Students are allowed to turn work in early, if their schedule
permits. Again, I will accept late projects, but at major penalty, so turn your work in on time!
Readings: Weekly readings will be assigned and it is essential you complete these readings on
time. Readings will be administered through Westernonline, handouts, the library, and even the
WWW.
Weekly Journal: Your weekly journal will consist of various weekly assignments. I will normally
assign these on Wednesday and they will be due the following Monday. Assignments may include
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examples of emerging technologies, articles on emerging technologies, and other elements to be
determined as the class moves forward. You should get a 3-ring binder for this as it allows you to
easily three hole punch items to include.
Spelling/Grammar/Proofing
Last time I checked we were in a university setting. Therefore it is your responsibility to proof your
work before you turn it in for a grade. Recently I have noticed a steady decline in student’s proofing
efforts, so this semester I am going to be very strict when it comes to spelling and grammar
mistakes. The best way to avoid this is to read your work over before you submit it, use the spell
check tools in your programs, and double check words you are unsure of. Take this time up front
and you will not lose points.
*If I find misspelled words or poor grammar I will deduct the following points:
4 points for every misspelled word
4 points for each case of poor grammar
Another good way to avoid losing points for spelling or grammar is to have someone else read it. If
you are getting into the design world you need to understand the value of others reading your work
and giving you suggestions and comments.
Grading: (tentative, subject to change with notice)
Unannounced quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Class Projects
Abstracts/Papers (2)
Weekly Journal
Class participation, Attendance, Clean-Up
Final Project
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59
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Extra Credit for Final Exam
10%
15%
30%
10%
10%
15%
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Code of Conduct:
All students enrolled in GCOM 475 should complete assignments individually unless they have
been assigned to a group. Students are expected to use their work, and only their work for
assignments. No instances of plagiarism will be tolerated. If I find you have violated this policy I
will not hesitate to turn your name in, no matter the circumstances, even if it means you may be
asked to leave Western.
If you have any questions about plagiarism, please ask. We will be doing multiple projects this
semester that will be very tempting for you to copy and paste text from a Web site, do not do it!
Copying anything word for word is plagiarism. If I ask you to create a multi-page document, make
sure the content is yours, not someone else’s.
Respect: When working in the computer lab or listening to a lecture make sure you respect you
classmates and your instructor. I find it very rude for you to be checking your Facebook pages while
I am lecturing. I find it even ruder for you to be doing so when one of your classmates is asking a
question or making a presentation. When you are in this class, you should be focused on this class.
If I find you are being outwardly rude or disrespectful to me or another student, I will ask you to
leave the classroom. I am also not opposed to asking you leave during a lecture if I find you are too
busy looking at Facebook then to pay attention to the lecture I am giving.
This level or respect should also transfer over to the community. Remember you are stewards of
Western Illinois University. Do not get caught up with anything that might impact your entire life.
Think before you act!
Grading Philosophy: You will be graded on the effort you put into an assignment. If you put in
extra time and make sure you do all you can to make the poster look awesome, your grade will
reflect it. Likewise if you do the bare minimum and it is clear you put little effort into your project
your grade will reflect that. If you plan on being a graphic designer or working in the graphic
communication industry you cannot succeed by doing the bare minimum. There are many other
people vying for the same jobs, and the only way you can guarantee success, is by putting in the
time to do great work every time! For that reason, my grading will reflect your effort above and
beyond the basics. If you want an A, you must work for it. Do not expect it with little effort. I do
not just give out grades for the fun of it, and I would rather give an A than a D, but that is up to
YOU.
Suggested Course Lectures and Lab Experiences (subject to change with notice)
• Students will explore and learn about applications and processes developing graphics for
online environments that include both static and animated image processing
• Students will explore and learn about the production and processes for 3D printing and
about QR Code applications and uses.
• Students will learn about data management and applications for digital Variable Data
Printing for direct mail, and digital workflows.
• Students will explore and learn about developing digital graphics for low-resolution
environments new media devices like tablets and phones.
• Students will explore and learn about developing digital graphics for emerging printing
processes that include topics like: Lenticular printing, a technology in which a lenticular
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lens is used to produce images with an illusion of depth; Web-to-print enterprises; and
unique materials and substrates.
Students will create online interactive portfolios using existing and original digital
elements.
Students will research and present visual presentations on new emerging technologies.
Course outline will change as students move through the various assignments and projects. I will
adjust timeline based upon student work and progress and use student feedback to modify and add
the to the material.
Office hour note:
Occasionally I get notes from student evaluations talking about how I covered some material too
fast, or I was not clear in my directions. I want to make it perfectly clear that if you do not
understand something and I do not know about your misunderstanding, I cannot do anything about
it. I hold office hours to give you extra time in a one on one setting. I am also always checking email and try to respond as soon as I can. You can also use the old fashioned method of calling my
office phone and leaving a message. Ask a question if you do not understand something!!!
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OFFICIAL MATTERS
Rules for Giving an Incomplete
Western Illinois University policy – A temporary symbol of I (Incomplete) for a course may be
given only when a student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, has been unable to
complete the course requirements within the official limits of the term. The circumstances must be
documented to the instructor’s satisfaction.
Academic Integrity:
Preamble
Western Illinois University, like all communities, functions best when its members treat one another
with honesty, fairness, respect, and trust. Students have rights and responsibilities
(http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/) and students should realize that deception for individual
gain is an offense against the members of the entire community, and it is the student's responsibility
to be informed and to abide by all University regulations and policies on Academic Integrity.
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of
University conduct regulations. Students who engage in dishonesty in any form shall be charged
with academic dishonesty.
It is a duty of faculty members to take measures to preserve and transmit the values of the
academic community in the learning environment that they create for their students and in their
own academic pursuits. To this end, they are expected to instill in their students a respect for
integrity and a desire to behave honestly. They are also expected to take measures to discourage
student academic dishonesty, to adjust grades appropriately if academic dishonesty is encountered,
and, when warranted, to recommend that additional administrative sanctions be considered.
Grading policies are the exclusive prerogative of the faculty; administrative sanctions are under the
authority of the Director of Student Judicial Programs. This document provides policies and
procedures to be followed when academic dishonesty is encountered.
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
The following definitions and examples are not meant to be exhaustive. The University reserves the
right to determine, in a given instance, what action constitutes a violation of academic integrity.
(See www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php for complete descriptions of the following topics:
1.
Plagiarism
2.
Fabrication and Falsification
3.
Cheating
4.
Complicity in Academic Dishonesty
5.
Abuse of Academic Materials
6.
Multiple Submissions
Reporting Academic Dishonesty
All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and
make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student, faculty member, or staff person
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who has witnessed an apparent act of student academic dishonesty, or has information that
reasonably leads to the conclusion that such an act has occurred or has been attempted, has an
ethical responsibility for reporting said act(s). Confronting and reporting academic dishonesty can
be done in a variety of ways, and people should choose the manner most appropriate for the
circumstances. Acts of apparent academic dishonesty that occur in the classroom should be reported
directly to the course instructor, and/or the course instructor's Department Chair, and/or the
instructor's College Dean. The Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards
(CAGAS) or the Graduate Council will not accept or act upon anonymous reports, but will hold in
strict confidence the identity of any person reporting a suspected instance of academic dishonesty,
unless that person consents to having his/her identity revealed.
Access & Disabilities
“In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic
accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an
accommodation. For the instructor to provide the proper accommodation(s) you must obtain
documentation of the need for an accommodation through Disability Resource Center (DRC) and
provide it to the instructor. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the
instructor's attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of
students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado,
etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an
emergency. Contact Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 298-2512 for additional services.”
If you have emergency medical information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in
case the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a
disability, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office location and hours
are at the top of this syllabus. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to
register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) at 298-2512.
Resolution of Problems
Should a problem occur, students should speak to their instructor first. If the problem is not
resolved, meet with the chair of the department. If the problem continues to be unresolved, go to the
College of Business and Technology’s Dean.
Students should observe the following sequence for the resolution of problems:
Student --- Instructor --- Chairperson --- Dean
Instructor note:
This class is a work in progress. From time to time, changes may be needed. All changes will be
made with student input, and no surprises will be sprung at the last minute!
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Office Hours Spring 2013
Monday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Friday 10:00 am to 12 noon
I keep these office hours so that you, the student, may visit, ask questions, get
assistance, etc. Please use them. If you have missed a class, or feel like you missed
something during a lecture or a demo, my office hours are a perfect time for you to
interact with me, so that you do not feel lost or behind! If you cannot make these
office hours, we can arrange an alternate time to meet.
Also, remember to keep in contact with me. If you are aware from a computer
or even your smartphone and cannot send me an e-mail, remember the voicemail in
my office works 24 hours a day!
Contact Info:
Dr. Charles T. Weiss
Office Phone: 309.298.1488
Office E-mail: CT-Weiss@wiu.edu
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GCOM 475 – SPRING 2013
Upon reading your syllabus, please sign the following form. This form will act as a contract
between you (the student) and me (the professor). By signing the form you acknowledge reading the
syllabus and understanding such things as; what might happen if you break the honor code (you fail
the project, fail the course, and are reported to the University honor code office), what might happen
if you do not turn in a project on time (you get a major loss of points), what might happen if you fail
to clean up your mess possible (lost project points), and what might happen if you do not come to
class on a regular basis (you will NOT pass the class). This “contract” enables me to know you have
read the syllabus and understand the consequences.
On a different note, by reading the syllabus and signing this form, you also understand how it is
easy to pass this course, and get a good grade; show up to class everyday, complete your projects on
time, do a little more than the assignment asks for, and clean up after yourself.
Please print your name and sign the line below, then turn this sheet into me.
Thanks!
Print your name here: ________________________________________________
Print your e-mail address here __________________________________________
(Please note I will be using your official WIU e-mail for correspondence so please make sure
you are regularly checking your Zimbra account)
Sign your name here: ________________________________________________
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