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Course Syllabus: Design, Multimedia & Web Tech
Credit Hour : 3 Days M-F
Time: 12:40-2:20 Session 3 Course Title: Design, Multimedia & Web Tech
Course Number: ITD 110-10QDD
Mr. Coates
821-6213 ext 664
Email: jcoates@campbell.k12.va.us
Platform Used:
• LMS Integration: Canvas (via LTI)
Course Description
Students apply creativity and technology to create visual design, multimedia projects, and web projects using industry-standard software. This is a dual enrollment class with Central Virginia Community College (CVCC). A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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- Evaluate the methods of creating websites.
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- Examine the concept of information architecture.
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- Apply structural requirements (i.e., information architecture) for development of a website.
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- Describe design of websites for accessibility and accommodation of persons with special needs.
- Create a website, using design software or a programming language.
- Apply website design features.
- Create hyperlinks.
- Edit a website.
- Test a website.
- Explain publishing, updating, and maintaining a website.
- Describe applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
- Explain the design of a UAS.
- Identify elements of UAS.
- Research careers related to UAS.
- Identify the training needed for UAS operations.
Course Structure
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Week
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Module
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Topic Covered
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1
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Canva
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Master the Canva dashboard and understand the building blocks of a great layout.
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2
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Canva
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Learn how to create professional, visually cohesive marketing collateral using strict design structure.
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3
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Canva
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Transition from static imagery to dynamic, moving media and multipage documents.
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4
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Canva
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Speed up your workflow using automation, content management, and smart platform features.
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5
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Podcast
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Define the podcast's identity and draft a concrete production blueprint.
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6
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Podcast
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Record clean, high-quality vocal tracks with minimal background noise.
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7
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Podcast
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Turn raw audio into a polished, professional listening experience.
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8
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Podcast
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Publish the trailer to major directories and establish a sustainable launch strategy.
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9
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Drones
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Understand the legal landscape of commercial drone flight and master basic drone physics.
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10
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Drones
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Differentiate between controlled and uncontrolled airspace and know exactly when permission is required.
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11
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Drones
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Read a complex FAA Sectional Chart like a seasoned manned-aircraft pilot.
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12
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Drones
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Predict how atmospheric conditions affect drone stability and interpret official aviation weather data.
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13
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Drones
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Calculate aircraft stability limits and implement a professional maintenance logbook.
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14
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Drones
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Maintain full situational awareness around manned aircraft and manage unexpected in-flight crises.
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15
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Capstone
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Move away from basic maneuvering to execute precise, job-ready commercial flight profiles.
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16
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Review
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Pass the FAA Knowledge Test on the first try and understand how to commercialize your skills.
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Course Requirements:
All Students Must:
● Do regular homework assignments when not completed in class.
● Take Chapter quizzes and unit exams on dates scheduled with instructor
● Complete group projects when required
● Complete all lab assignments in the time given
● Clean up after completing assignments in lab area each day
Attendance Policy:
Please see the instructor regarding absences or class conflicts. Attendance at all examinations on the assigned date is mandatory. Anyone missing a test with an unexcused absence will receive a grade of zero on the test. The instructor must be notified prior to the test for an excuse to be granted in order to arrange for an alternate exam and date.
Attendance is necessary to successfully meet the objectives of this course. Students are reminded that all businesses operate according to deadlines and timelines. This course will follow that model, thus students are required to hand in assignments on or before the due date and be present for exams.
Grading
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Course Requirements:
All Students Must:
● Do regular homework assignments when not completed in class.
● Take Chapter quizzes and unit exams on dates scheduled with instructor
● Complete group projects when required
● Complete all lab assignments in the time given
● Clean up after completing assignments in lab area each day
Attendance Policy:
Please see the instructor regarding absences or class conflicts. Attendance at all examinations on the assigned date is mandatory. Anyone missing a test with an unexcused absence will receive a grade of zero on the test. The instructor must be notified prior to the test for an excuse to be granted in order to arrange for an alternate exam and date.
Attendance is necessary to successfully meet the objectives of this course. Students are reminded that all businesses operate according to deadlines and timelines. This course will follow that model, thus students are required to hand in assignments on or before the due date and be present for exams.
Grading
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Test
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200
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Quizzes from instructor
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100
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Assignments (Worksheets, Lab work)
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75
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Employability
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150
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Weekly Reflection
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75
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Projects
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100
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Test for each section
Tests will be given for each Chapter. The instructor will have a baseline that a student must pass before going on the next Chapter. If a student fails the test he or she may retake it with the instructor’s approval. However, after each failed attempt the student must meet with the instructor to figure out why he or she did not pass the benchmark.
Quizzes from Instructor
Before each chapter the instructor will give students a Pre Assessment to determine how much knowledge the student knows about the topic. After learning about the chapter the instructor will give a Post Assessment to determine how much knowledge was learned and what areas from the chapter need to be worked on before taking the test.
Assignments (Worksheets, Lab work)
Daily assignments will be given to students to stimulate the learning process. Lab work should be completed and presented to the instructor for a grade.
Employability
(Areas that are included in Employability)
1. Uses time wisely
a. stays on task, doesn't waste time, prioritizes effectively
2. Attends regularly
a. unexcused absence = 0, Tardy = 1
3. Follows instructions
a. follows safety rules, classroom rules, obeys teacher and classroom procedure
4. Appropriate energy level/production
a. no sleeping, energetic, performs task readily
5. Proper conduct/ attitude
a. uses manners/ polite, positive attitude
6. Avoids disturbing others
a. works quietly, avoids distraction others, includes noises or distracting actions
7. Communicates Well
a. talks at appropriate times, communicates clearly, listens well
8. Works well with others
a. Solves disagreements well , able to set aside personal differences during class
9. Takes care of equipment/ classroom clean up
a. throws away trash, leaves area as found, report damage, breakage
10. Completes assignments/ hands work in on time
a. Completes all work or at least makes a good attempt
Weekly Reflection
Each student will type ten sentences about what they learned this week in class related to the material in class.
Class Projects
Each six weeks students will have an individual or group project that needs to be done.
Weekly Assignments:
•Each week students will be given a list of task that must be completed before the end of the week. Students will receive a weekly grade with the percentage of the assignments completed on Friday.
Competencies
Competencies will be rated with the following rating to show mastery.
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4
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- Can teach others
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3
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Can perform without supervision
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2
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Can perform with limited supervision
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1
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Can perform with supervision
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0
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Cannot perform
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Grading Scale
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A
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100-90
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B
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89-80
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C
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79-70
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D
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69-65
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F
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64-0
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Grading scale is the same scale provided by Campbell County Schools
CVCC Schedule
Fall Semester:
First day of Semester: 8.24.26
Last day of Semester: 12.14.26
Add/Drop: 9.10.26
Withdraw: 10.31.26
Spring Semester:
First day of Semester: 1.4.27
Last day of Semester: 5.3.27
Add/Drop: 1.28.27
Withdraw: 3.26.27
ADA Clause
It is CVCC’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. Our goal is to help students succeed in this course. If you have a documented physical, mental, or learning disability and you need a reasonable accommodation to help you achieve success, please contact Student Support Services, in the Counseling Center, Room 2119, phone (434) 832-7802 or (434) 832-7299 or email ADA@cvcc.vccs.edu. To best provide the accommodation you need, make this request as soon as possible, since accommodations cannot be made to change a grade you have received for course work already completed. For further information, please link to the following website.
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Student%20Services/Disabilities/default.asp
HONOR STATEMENT IN COLLEGE CATALOG ON PAGE 144
(Online on CVCC’s home page @ CVCC.VCCS.EDU)
1.Upon admission to the College, the following statement shall be
accepted and signed by all students:
The Honor Code is based on the principle that the student will not
cheat, lie or steal. An application for admission to CVCC implies
that a student, if admitted, will read the Honor Code in the Catalog/
Handbook, will uphold the honor of the College by observing the
Code, and will report any violation witnessed.
2. The Honor Pledge shall read “I have neither given nor received
unauthorized assistance on this assignment (paper, quiz, test,
etc.). Neither have I observed cheating.”
Indicate your acceptance of this responsibility by signing your name below.
Signature_______________________________________________
3. Reports of suspected Honor Code violations and requests for
investigation are available from the Office of the Dean of Student
Services. The form shall read as follows: Report of Suspected Student Academic Misconduct.
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Test for each section
Tests will be given for each Chapter. The instructor will have a baseline that a student must pass before going on the next Chapter. If a student fails the test he or she may retake it with the instructor’s approval. However, after each failed attempt the student must meet with the instructor to figure out why he or she did not pass the benchmark.
Quizzes from Instructor
Before each chapter the instructor will give students a Pre Assessment to determine how much knowledge the student knows about the topic. After learning about the chapter the instructor will give a Post Assessment to determine how much knowledge was learned and what areas from the chapter need to be worked on before taking the test.
Assignments (Worksheets, Lab work)
Daily assignments will be given to students to stimulate the learning process. Lab work should be completed and presented to the instructor for a grade.
Employability
(Areas that are included in Employability)
1. Uses time wisely
a. stays on task, doesn't waste time, prioritizes effectively
2. Attends regularly
a. unexcused absence = 0, Tardy = 1
3. Follows instructions
a. follows safety rules, classroom rules, obeys teacher and classroom procedure
4. Appropriate energy level/production
a. no sleeping, energetic, performs task readily
5. Proper conduct/ attitude
a. uses manners/ polite, positive attitude
6. Avoids disturbing others
a. works quietly, avoids distraction others, includes noises or distracting actions
7. Communicates Well
a. talks at appropriate times, communicates clearly, listens well
8. Works well with others
a. Solves disagreements well , able to set aside personal differences during class
9. Takes care of equipment/ classroom clean up
a. throws away trash, leaves area as found, report damage, breakage
10. Completes assignments/ hands work in on time
a. Completes all work or at least makes a good attempt
Weekly Reflection
Each student will type ten sentences about what they learned this week in class related to the material in class.
Class Projects
Each six weeks students will have an individual or group project that needs to be done.
Weekly Assignments:
•Each week students will be given a list of task that must be completed before the end of the week. Students will receive a weekly grade with the percentage of the assignments completed on Friday.
Competencies
Competencies will be rated with the following rating to show mastery.
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4
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- Can teach others
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|
3
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Can perform without supervision
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2
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Can perform with limited supervision
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1
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Can perform with supervision
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0
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Cannot perform
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Grading Scale
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A
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100-90
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B
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89-80
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C
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79-70
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D
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69-65
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F
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64-0
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Grading scale is the same scale provided by Campbell County Schools
CVCC Schedule
Fall Semester:
First day of Semester: 8.25.25
Last day of Semester: 12.15.25
Add/Drop: 9.11.25
Withdraw: 11.01.25
Spring Semester:
First day of Semester: 1.12.26
Last day of Semester: 5.6.26
Add/Drop: 1.29.26
Withdraw: 3.27.26
ADA Clause
It is CVCC’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. Our goal is to help students succeed in this course. If you have a documented physical, mental, or learning disability and you need a reasonable accommodation to help you achieve success, please contact Student Support Services, in the Counseling Center, Room 2119, phone (434) 832-7802 or (434) 832-7299 or email ADA@cvcc.vccs.edu. To best provide the accommodation you need, make this request as soon as possible, since accommodations cannot be made to change a grade you have received for course work already completed. For further information, please link to the following website.
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Student%20Services/Disabilities/default.asp
HONOR STATEMENT IN COLLEGE CATALOG ON PAGE 144
(Online on CVCC’s home page @ CVCC.VCCS.EDU)
1.Upon admission to the College, the following statement shall be
accepted and signed by all students:
The Honor Code is based on the principle that the student will not
cheat, lie or steal. An application for admission to CVCC implies
that a student, if admitted, will read the Honor Code in the Catalog/
Handbook, will uphold the honor of the College by observing the
Code, and will report any violation witnessed.
2. The Honor Pledge shall read “I have neither given nor received
unauthorized assistance on this assignment (paper, quiz, test,
etc.). Neither have I observed cheating.”
Indicate your acceptance of this responsibility by signing your name below.
Signature_______________________________________________
3. Reports of suspected Honor Code violations and requests for
investigation are available from the Office of the Dean of Student
Services. The form shall read as follows: Report of Suspected Student Academic Misconduct.
