{"id":18520,"date":"2023-07-03T23:05:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T23:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/?page_id=18520"},"modified":"2025-08-27T16:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T20:47:00","slug":"syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"18520\" class=\"elementor elementor-18520\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98456df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98456df\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bba4cd1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bba4cd1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295ee13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"295ee13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Syllabus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a436e53 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"a436e53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1721\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1721\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Overview<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1722\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1722\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Learning<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1723\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1723\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Assignments<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1724\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1724\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Grading<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1725\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1725\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Conduct<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1726\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1726\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Policies<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1721\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Overview<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1721\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1721\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><b>Course Name:<\/b> NMD 200, Designing Humane Tech, \u00a03 credits<br \/><b>Meeting: <\/b>Estabrook 130, T\/TH 2-3:15<b><br \/><\/b><b>Instructors: <\/b>Prof Joline Blais \u00a0&amp; Billy Giordano (TA)<br \/><b>Tools: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\">Website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmd200-25.slack.com\/\">Slack<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/2324708112\">ZOOM<\/a><b><br \/><\/b><b>Office Hours:<\/b><br \/>\u2014 <b>Prof Blais:<\/b> Tues\/Thurs 12:30-1:45 (248 Boardman or Estabrook); \u00a0Wed 3-5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/2324708112\">Zoom<\/a>); \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nmd200-25.slack.com\/\">Slack<\/a> anytime<br \/>\u2014 <b>Lab 138 Boardman<\/b>: T\/TH 3:30-5 pm<\/p><h4>Description<\/h4><p>NMD 200 <b><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Designin<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">g<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> Humane<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> Tech<\/span><\/b> is a project-based class that focuses on the goals and impacts of New Media technologies. Students practice skills from New Media foundation courses like graphics, creative coding, video, and photography. \u00a0Topics include how design choices respond to and influence our bodies, our communities including our political and economic structures, and our ecological systems. We will explore humane design choices that enable us to create a healthier and more sustainable world.<\/p><p>We\u2019ll use <b><a href=\"https:\/\/permacultureprinciples.com\/downloads\/Pc_Principles_Poster_EN.pdf\">Permaculture Ethics and Principles <\/a><\/b>as a guide to evaluate and design tech that promotes<b>\u00a0Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.<\/b> We will also explore the <b>12 Permaculture Design Principles<\/b>\u00a0as an eco-literate design guide for creating wealth for planet, people, and communities<\/p><h4>Disclaimer<\/h4><p>In order to best accommodate student projects and course goals, the format, schedule or content for this course may be modified. In addition, student input may alter the content and direction of our work. In such case, changes will be made directly to this online syllabus, with in-class announcements.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1722\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Learning<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1722\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1722\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h4>Learning Objectives<\/h4><p>Recognize <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>critical issues relevant to design<\/strong><\/span> and evaluation of New Media technology.<\/p><ul><li>Practice key <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>media skills<\/strong><\/span> in photography, graphics, audio, video web and creative coding<\/li><li>Learn to incorporate <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>eco-literate design<\/strong><\/span> in your creative and technical work<\/li><li>Apply best practices design strategies to create work leading to a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>healthy sustainable world<\/strong><\/span> that reflects your values.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Think critically &amp; creatively<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0about benefits and dangers of the New Media technologies you are exploring and how their use influences cultural, political and eco\/nomic outcomes.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Give helpful peer feedback<\/strong><\/span> in discussion and writing, work in peer environments, and collaborate in teams.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Create a portfolio<\/strong><\/span> for aggregating your work across New Media courses.<\/li><li>Publish your work and projects in your own portfolio, to improve career prospects<\/li><\/ul><h4>Feedback<\/h4><p>Part of your class\/lab grade depends on your contribution to the class and to your peers. Credit comes from both in-class\/lab comments, Slack feedback, and WordPress assignment comments. Practice giving honest, helpful and supportive feedback. \u00a0A simple model is to say what you genuinely appreciate and then mention something that isn&#8217;t working so well for you or that confuses you. Invite the other person to improve.<\/p><p>I am impressed and give credit for BOTH giving &amp; getting substantial help from peers (tell me via Slack).<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Intelligence is a social (and interspecies) thing. \u00a0Listen, share, collaborate to be smart.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h4>Tutoring<\/h4><p>Tutoring is available for a wide range of UMaine courses using the tutor matching platform Knack. To meet with a UMaine peer tutor, go to <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinknack.com\/school\/university-of-maine\">UMaine Knack<\/a><\/b> and sign up with your MaineStreet account. During signup, there will also be an opportunity to download the Knack app for apple or android. Using the Knack app, you will be able to select the course in which you want tutoring and then select a tutor. You will communicate with the tutor through the Knack app to arrange a time and location for your tutoring session.<br \/>For more information or with questions, contact: Office of Student Academic Success in 104 Dunn Hall, or call 207-581-2351.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1723\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Assignments<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1723\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1723\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>Readings\/Videos &amp; Quizzes<\/h3><p>In this class, your homework begins with readings\/videos and a simple quiz, which you do Monday before class. This makes sure all of us share some common material, concepts, and ideas to discuss and with which to create our tasks, prep and projects. Quizzes are 10 questions, 60 minute, open book\/web, and social. \u00a0<\/p><h3>Tasks\u2013In Class\/Lab<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Students will work on <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">tasks<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> in class or Lab\u2014alone and with peers\u2014to build skills needed for bi-weekly <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Projects<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. Some of these in-class tasks may have an \u201cexit ticket\u201d allowing you to leave class once you finish, and\/or stay longer if you\u2019d like support or feedback.<\/span><\/p><h3>Projects\u2013On Campus<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Every two weeks, you will work on one kind of new media project that will build your digital media skills and produce a portfolio piece. You will begin with a Prep assignment in the first week, then revise and update this as your Project in the second week. For more info see the list of <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/category\/project\/\">Projects<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3>Final Portfolio<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Your final project, which you will work on throughout the semester, is a personal WordPress Portfolio that showcases your work. Since this work is public, make sure you focus on projects and tools that matter to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1724\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Grading<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1724\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1724\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>How To Thrive<\/h3><p><b>1. Show Up &amp; Do the Work<br \/><\/b>Missing work = zero. That hurts your grade fast\u2014so keep up and turn things in, even if not perfect. \u00a0A 65 grade will NOT lower your grade as much as a 0.<\/p><p><b>2. Freebies = Lifelines<\/b><br \/>Life happens. You get 1 chance to turn in late work, no excuse needed. Your second late project gets docked 5% per day late. \u00a0Try not to use this, it&#8217;s for unusual circumstances.<\/p><p><b>3. Absences Add Up<\/b><br \/>You get 2 free absences. After that, each one drops your attendance grade by 5 points (out of 100). No distinction between excused\/unexcused\u2014you\u2019re in charge of managing your time.<\/p><h3>Grade Breakdown<\/h3><ul><li>20% Class\/Lab <strong>Participation<\/strong>, Attendance &amp; In-Class Tasks &amp; Prep<\/li><li>60% Biweekly <strong>Projects<\/strong> (you get to raise\/make up 1 Project)<\/li><li>20% Weekly <strong>Quizzes<\/strong> (based on assigned readings\/videos; you get to drop 1 lowest quiz grade)<\/li><li>All make up work must be completed before Thanksgiving so it can be graded in a timely way.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Grade Descriptions<\/h3><p><b>A = Outstanding<\/b><br \/>Above-and-beyond effort, strong work, active help to\/from peers, clear growth.<br \/><b>B = Very Good<\/b><br \/>Met all expectations, showed effort and thoughtful input, supported others.<br \/><b>C = Just OK<\/b><br \/>Did the basics, little extra effort or class contribution.<br \/><b>D = Slipping<\/b><br \/>Work mostly incomplete, little learning or engagement, low scores.<br \/><b>F = Checked Out<\/b><br \/>Missing or failing most work. No signs of effort or progress.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Bottom Line:<\/b><\/span><br \/>It\u2019s easy to pass with steady effort. It\u2019s also easy to fail if you check out. Stay engaged, do the work, and ask for feedback or advice if you need it\u2014we\u2019re here to help you thrive.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1725\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Conduct<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1725\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1725\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>SUCCESS CHECKLIST<\/h3><p>Being present with focused attention on your work and your classmates is key.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Show Up, Speak Up<\/b><\/span><br \/>Be in class, on time, and ready to participate. Attendance counts toward your grade.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Do the Work\u2014On Time<\/b><\/span><br \/>Turn in assignments by the posted deadlines. Partial work is better than none.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Revise &amp; Improve<\/b><\/span><br \/>Low grades? If you turn in work time, you may get 1-2 chances to revise or replace them\u2014stay on top of your work.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Communicate Early<\/b><\/span><br \/>Missing class or struggling? Tell me ASAP. I\u2019ll help if you show effort and responsibility.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Respect Matters<\/b><\/span><br \/>Listen actively. Speak thoughtfully. Support diverse perspectives.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Stay Focused<\/b><\/span><br \/>No phones out during class. Don\u2019t multitask unrelated work on your laptop\u2014do use it to expand your engagement with class work.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Be Ready to Work<\/b><\/span><br \/>Bring your laptop or necessary tools\u2014phones alone won\u2019t cut it for in class work. Use your phone when required for tasks or fieldwork.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Use Your Resources<\/b><\/span><br \/>Take advantage of TA office hours, tutors, labs, equipment, and campus support services.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Life Happens\u2014Talk to Me<\/b><\/span><br \/>Illness? Family duties? Reach out early. I won\u2019t grade based on personal setbacks, but I need to know to support you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1726\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Policies<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1726\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1726\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h4>UMaine Policies<\/h4><p>Covid 19: \u00a0For more information see Black Bears Care Pact: <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/return\/black-bears-care\/\">https:\/\/umaine.edu\/return\/black-bears-care\/<\/a><br \/>And: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CWBUnB23ps8X6n1Zc9wHC2doZQ5jjHWTBJ5s8-HSgGI\/\">UMaine Covid 19 policy<\/a><\/p><p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#I\">Academic Honesty<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#II\">Students Accessibility Services Statement<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#III\">Course Schedule Disclaimer<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#RH\">Observance of Religious Holidays\/Events<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#VI\">Sexual Discrimination Reporting<\/a><\/p><h4>Additional Policies<\/h4><p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#IV\">Student Conduct Expectations<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#CV\">Classroom Civility<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#IX\">Inclusive and Non-sexist Language<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#VII\">Copyright Notice for Materials Accessible through the Course Website<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/computingcoursematerials\/umaine-policies\/#VIII\">Contingency Plans in the Event of an Epidemic<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contains logistics and information about class materials, procedures and policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9310,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18520","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18520"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27317,"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18520\/revisions\/27317"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/umainenewmedia.net\/nmd200\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}