Grading Guidelines
A (90 - 100%) – Outstanding achievement; only for the highest accomplishment.
B (80 - 89%) – Praiseworthy performance; definitely above average.
C (70 - 79%) – Average; awarded for satisfactory performance.
D (60 - 69%) – Minimally passing; less than average achievement.
F (0 - 59%) – Failing.
Incomplete grades are not generally issued and will only be granted in extreme, extenuating circumstances, whereupon a contract of completion is drawn up and signed by the instructor, the department chair, and the student.
Class Participation
Participation in class will be considered as part of your course grade. Students are expected to frequently check the class website for new lecture material, meet project and exercise deadlines and join class conversations (discussions and other online activities) on the Canvas site. The instructor has the right to drop students from the class who fail to participate before census or in excess of two weeks. However, if you intend to drop the course, you must officially withdraw through SURF or the Admissions & Records office or risk receiving an “F” in the class.
Due Dates + Late Work
All work is expected to be completed and submitted by the beginning of class on the day that it is due. Late work is accepted but may be lowered by one letter grade for each week that it is late. However, I offer one ‘freebie’ and will not penalize students for missing a deadline provided it does not become habitual. The final project, however, will not be accepted late.
Prerequisites/Advisories
None, but it is highly recommended that students have considerable computer experience and/or have taken CSIT 101 (Introduction to Computers).
Class Conduct + Culture
In this class, it is expected that we treat each other with professionalism and respect, are mindful and kind in our interactions, keep our community open and constructive, and foster a culture of support and guidance.
All students are expected to follow the rules and standards of conduct detailed in the college catalog. Students are expected to produce original work. Plagiarism may result in a failing grade and other consequences. A student may not use or copy by any means another's work, including AI generated work, and represent it as their own. Quotations, photographs, or other artwork used by a student should be given appropriate credit or reference.
College Support Services
The college offers a wide variety of support services of which I encourage you to take advantage. These include health services and personal counseling, academic and career counseling, EOPS, veterans’ services, and much more. See miracosta.edu/student-services/ for links and phone numbers.
MAT Tutoring
The Academic Support and Innovation Center (ASIC) and Writing Center (WC) assist students by providing free tutoring and appointments. For tutoring options and the drop-in tutoring schedule, see: mat.miracosta.edu/tutoring
MAT Club
Join the media arts community at MiraCosta and your fellow students in the MAT Club for access to social and professional opportunities and events. Follow the club on Instragram @miracostamatclub.
Open Lab Hours
Computer lab hours are available to students in the Media Arts Hub (28103 or 28104):
Mon + Wed, 1:00– 4:00 p.m. in OC28103
Tues + Thurs, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in OC28104
Additional hours are available in the Campus Library and Learning Commons, which is generally open:
Mon – Thurs, 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MiraCosta College - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
MiraCosta College is committed to providing a strong, supportive, and authentic environment where difference is valued, respected, encouraged, and honored; where all faculty, staff, and students experience a sense of belonging and the freedom to express themselves; and where their experiences are recognized and valued. For more information visit: miracosta.edu/dei/
Academic Accommodations
If you have a disability or medical condition impacting learning and have not yet been authorized to receive academic accommodations, you’re encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office (formerly known as Disabled Students Programs and Services or DSPS). The SAS office can be reached at (760) 795-6658, or sas@miracosta.edu. The SAS office will help you determine what accommodations are available for you. If you’re requesting my assistance utilizing any authorized accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
MiraCosta College has an expressed commitment to equity and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual. For information about LGBTQIA+ campus resources and services, visit: miracosta.edu/lgbt.
Classroom Rules
All students are expected to follow the rules of the computer lab. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom. Cell phones and electronic devices should be turned off while in the classroom. No browsing the Internet, instant messaging, playing computer games, or writing email during active classroom time.
Administrative Dates
- 8/29 : Last day to add classes or drop without W and to receive a full refund
- 9/2 : Class Census (non-participating students will be dropped)
- 11/14 : Last day to drop the class and still receive a “W” on transcript
- 12/13 : Last day to switch to Pass/No-Pass grading status
- 12/9 – 12/13 : Final Exam Week