Module 00 Welcome!

Getting Started in ART 2200

Picture of your instructor Welcome to ART 2200 – Advanced InDesign Software! My name is Jessica Curran. I will be your instructor this semester. If you've made it to this page, you're in the right place to get started. The goal of this page and the orientation module, 00 – Orientation: Getting Started in ART 2200, is to make sure everyone in the class feels comfortable with the format of the course from the navigation structure to the way projects will be submitted. My expectations during this module are for you to gain a greater understanding of what it means to be an ART 2200 student and for you to be able to make an informed decision about whether or not this is a class you would like to take.

Please read through the instructions on this page. They will explain the process for getting started in ART 2200. You should complete all of the reading on this page now. If you have any questions at any time during the semester, please visit me during online office hours. My office hours are listed on the course homepage and on the syllabus. You may send me an email through the Canvas inbox, but the preferred method of communication for this course is through online office hours. ART 2200 students are expected to attend online office hours for help. They are hosted multiple times per week via the CHAT tab. If you can't attend in real-time you may post your question/message via the chat and I'll answer it as soon as I see it.

Last, after you have reviewed all of the content on this page, continue navigating through the orientation module by clicking NEXT in the bottom right corner of the page. If you click NEXT on each page you will walk through the orientation module from start to finish.

Welcome to ART 2200!

Steps for Getting Started

Two of the biggest challenges of taking an online course are budgeting your time and navigating the course. Our very first goal in ART 2200 InDesign Software is to set up a game plan for success, which specifically addresses these two important issues. Follow the steps outlined below to complete all of the required activities and assignments for our orientation module.

You can complete the steps listed below by clicking NEXT at the bottom of each page. Clicking NEXT will walk you through the orientation module from start to finish.

Steps for Getting Started
Step 1	Read and take notes on the information pages included in the orientation module. They include: Module Overview: Getting Started in ART 2200 Getting Started in ART 2200 Adv InDesign Software (this page) Expectations for Taking This Class Online Technology Requirements, Skills, & Support Resources for Help
Step 2	Read the course syllabus. It is your lifeline for this course. It includes everything you need to know about the course. Most of what I am presenting to you in the orientation module is duplicated from the syllabus.
Step 3	Complete the required assignments at the end of the orientation module. These have point values assigned and will count toward your grade in ART 2200. Download & Install Adobe InDesign Upload a Profile Picture Getting Started in ART 2200 (orientation/syllabus quiz) Show Off Your InDesign Skills (and meet your classmates!) Prerequisite InDesign Assessment Initial Response
Step 4	Once you have completed all of the items listed above and reviewed the Module Recap: Course Orientation, you will have fully completed the course orientation module. You can then move on to the next module, 01 – Spot Colors & Dielines Revisited, where our class truly begins.

Navigating the Course

General Navigation

It is very important for students in online classes to understand the navigation structure of their course. There's nothing more frustrating than spending more time trying to figure out what you should be working on and where to find it than actually doing your coursework. Each online class can have a different navigation structure. So, please take a minute to review the information below.

This course has been designed to have a pretty straightforward navigation pattern. If you having trouble finding your course content, please contact your instructor right away. Navigating the course efficiently is a top priority during Module 00.

How should I navigate the course?

When viewing the course on a computer, the vertical column of navigation links on the left side of the homepage (HOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, SYLLABUS, MODULES, etc.) are called the navigation tabs, so when I reference the GRADES tab or the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab, that's where you should look to find them.
The first thing you should do every time you log into the class is to read any new announcements via the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab. If I have something important to tell the whole class, I will send out a course announcement.
All coursework is formatted as modules via the MODULES tab. We will work through the modules in the order listed on the course homepage and via the MODULES tab. The course homepage groups the modules into four units. The units are used for course grading (more on that later).
- Unit 01 – Complex Folds, Varnish Plates, & Automation
- Unit 02 – Styles, Variable Data, & Digital Designs
- Unit 03 – Formatting Large Bodies of Text
- Unit 04 – Accessibility & Portfolio Prep
Complete the coursework within each module in the order it is posted. I have presented the content in a specific order so that the required activities and required submissions naturally flow from one activity to the next. Skipping around within a module will make it more difficult and time-consuming to complete your coursework.
If you find yourself finishing modules early you can always work ahead in ART 2200.

To learn more about navigating this course, click the Navigational Tabs option above.

Navigational Tabs

Course Navigation Menu
Tab	What It Does
Home	Takes you to the course homepage.
Announcements	Takes you to a list of all announcements posted by me (your instructor) for this course.
Syllabus	Takes you to the course syllabus and course summary, which includes a list of graded assignments and their due dates. Note that you may miss some important course content by using just this view of the assignments.
Modules	Takes you to a view of all pages and assignments in the course, arranged by module. From this view of the course, you can navigate straight to any page in the course. You can also collapse or expand each module by clicking the little triangle in the upper-left corner of the module. This view is the best way to access all the materials for this online course.
Grades	Takes you to your grades for this course. Grades will track all your points earned on assignments, discussions, quizzes, and exams. If the assignment has not been graded, those points are not factored into the total grade for the course.
Chat	Takes you to a messaging app right within Canvas. You can chat with all of the people in your course who are currently in Canvas. You can also view your chat history. All chats are public for anyone in the course to see. You can even leave a question for your instructor, and he or she will answer the next time they log in for online office hours.
Zoom	Any live class sessions hosted by your instructor can be found via the Zoom tab. Check the course homepage for a list of live class session dates and times.

To learn more about navigating this course, click the Sample Module option above.

Sample Module

Below is a snapshot of what a typical module looks like in ART 2200. Students should aim to complete all of the activities listed before the Weekly Q&A page prior to each week's ZOOM session. For example, in the module below, students should complete Module Overview – Spot Colors & Dielines Revisited through Skills Practice: Format Booklets w/Fold Out Panels before Thursday's Weekly Q&A ZOOM session.

Sample Module

Important Course Information

Policies & Procedures

All course policies and procedures are included in the course syllabus. However, at this point in the semester, some of the course policies are more important for students to understand than others. So, I would like to highlight a few key informational items about the course that can affect your ability to decide whether or not you would like to continue as a student in ART 2200 online.

This class is 100% online. It is an asynchronous online class with a weekly Q&A session via ZOOM. Students are expected to attend the live class session in real-time via ZOOM or watch the recording after (see homepage for date and time). You will complete your coursework whenever it is convenient for you as long as you submit it before the posted due date. Everything is submitted through Canvas. There are no requirements to come to campus unless you choose to use our labs.
Students are expected to attend online office hours if they need help. Email me through the Canvas inbox if the posted office hours do not work for your schedule. I will work to schedule office hours at varying times to accommodate students in the class.
All coursework is expected to be submitted on time by the due dates posted. Late work, when accepted, will be docked 10% for being late.
Late work is accepted within each unit. However, the last day to submit late work for each unit is approximately 1 week after the unit ends. The last day to submit late work for each unit is posted on the course homepage.
Basic digital/computer proficiency is needed to take this class online. You will learn more about the specific technical needs for this course later in this module. If you are not comfortable using a computer, scanning or photographing your artwork, uploading files, and posting to discussion boards, you should consider enrolling in a technical literacy course prior to taking ART 2200.
This course does not have a required textbook. Adobe updates InDesign so frequently that nearly all InDesign book publishers have stopped trying to keep up with the updates. We will use learning resources developed by Salt Lake Community College faculty instead. Video recordings are embedded on each lesson page. In addition, your instructor will post supplemental demos via ZOOM each week.
Required activities in ART 2200 fall into two general categories: knowledge-building assignments and major assessments.
- Knowledge Building Assignments (knowledge building)
  - Knowledge Tests: Knowledge tests are more like quizzes. Canvas calls everything a quiz so we will differentiate low-stakes quizzes from high-stakes quizzes by calling the low-stakes quizzes tests. Knowledge tests identify important information from each lesson. There is no time limit and they can be submitted twice.
  - Skills Practices: Skills practices are set up as discussion forums. You will practice applying the InDesign skills covered in the current lesson and then show the class what you have created. You should consider these discussions to be your playground. Use them to learn. There's no pressure to get it right the first time. You can post questions, fix and resubmit your work, etc. The goal of each skills practice is to try to use InDesign. There's no expectation that you will be perfect each and every time.
- Major Assessments (knowledge assessment)
  - Major assessments are included at the end of each module and include projects and discussions. The goal of these activities is for students to demonstrate completion of the module learning objectives. These activities are not intended to be fixed and resubmitted like knowledge-building assessments are.

Grading in ART 2200 is broken down by unit.

The categories and weights are listed below.
Course Requirements	Weight
Unit 01 – Complex Folds, Varnish Plates, & Automation	25%
Unit 02 – Styles, Variable Data, & Digital Designs	30%
Unit 03 – Formatting Large Bodies of Text	35%
Unit 04 – Accessibility & Portfolio Prep	10%

Final grades are calculated by percentages.
- Grading Breakdown
  
  A = 100%-93% A- = 92.9%-90% B+ = 89.9%-86%
  
  B = 85.9%-80% C+ = 79.9%-76% C = 75.9%-70%
  
  D = 69.9%-60% E = 59.9%-0%

To learn more about important course information, click the Syllabus option above.

Syllabus

I understand it is not realistic for you to read through all of the content in the orientation module and the course syllabus and have it memorized immediately. However, I do think it is reasonable for all students in the class to recognize the importance of reading the syllabus and accessing the resources in this module. This information is available to you throughout the entire semester. Reference it when you have a question or can't remember something.

I would like you to read the course syllabus right now if you have not already done so. Pay attention to the things that interest you. Don't worry about memorizing every detail. I recommend opening the syllabus in a new window so that you can quickly return to this page when you are done.

To learn more about important course information, click the Time Management option above.

Time Management

The following is a general guideline for budgeting your time in ART 2200 each week. All coursework is due on Saturday each week unless otherwise noted on the course homepage.

Guideline for budgeting your time in ART 2200 each week
Day	What to Do
Monday	Log in to the class, read any new course announcements, make a list of weekly to-do items, start working on the new lessons for the week.
Tuesday	Shoot to finish all knowledge-building activities before Thursday's weekly review session. This includes lessons, knowledge tests, and skills practices.
Wednesday
Thursday	Attend your instructor's weekly review session via ZOOM. They will talk about any projects that are due that week and review key InDesign skills.
Friday	Finish your coursework for the week. Complete and submit any creative projects and discussions that are due and any knowledge-building activities you have not yet completed.
Saturday
Sunday

Objectives, Grades, & Feedback

Course Objectives

At the beginning of every lesson in ART 2200, you will see a list of learning objectives. These goals explain what you are going to learn while watching the video recording for each lesson. They also outline what you will be assessed (tested) on. I recommend that you read them, define any terms that you do not recognize, and then use them as a guide as you review the course materials.

Click the Grades option above to learn more about grading in ART 2200.

Grades

You can view your grades in Canvas at all times via the GRADES tab. They will be updated regularly. Check frequently to make sure your grades are accurate. Refer to the syllabus for the grading scale and points breakdown.

You can use the What-If Grades feature to find out how your grades will be affected by ungraded or upcoming or resubmitted assignments. Refer to how do I approximate my assignment scores using the What-If Grades feature? guide for help with using this feature.

Canvas provides the following tutorials if you need help or additional information: Student Guides - Grades.

Click the Rubrics & Feedback option above to learn more about receiving feedback from your instructor.

Rubrics & Feedback

Rubrics let you know how you will be assessed on your assignments. Canvas has a tutorial for how to view rubrics for assignments, how to view rubrics for discussion boards, and how to see rubric scores and comments. Canvas also has a tutorial for how to view comments and annotations made by your instructor on assignments.