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Com1005 Overview

This course covers visual composition through studying typography, elements of design, and principles of design. Students will learn about these topics over 5 weeks and apply their knowledge to a final project. Assessment includes typography, elements, and principles assignments (30%), learning log entries (20%), and skills demonstrated in the final project (50%). The goal is for students to understand how visual elements work together to create pleasing compositions and gain foundational design skills.

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Com1005 Overview

This course covers visual composition through studying typography, elements of design, and principles of design. Students will learn about these topics over 5 weeks and apply their knowledge to a final project. Assessment includes typography, elements, and principles assignments (30%), learning log entries (20%), and skills demonstrated in the final project (50%). The goal is for students to understand how visual elements work together to create pleasing compositions and gain foundational design skills.

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COM1005

2021 VISUAL COMPOSITION

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Program of Studies describes this module as


"Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for
INSTRUCTOR: various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in
preparation for other Communication Technology courses."
Cassidy Stepanick
There are 4 main topic areas that we will be covering in this course which are:
Typography
​E lements of Design
Principles of Design ​
E-MAIL:
​F inal Project
E-mail: [email protected]
COURSE WEBSITE:
You will use our Weebly site as a hub to find all of the information and
resources necessary to complete this course.

DELIVERY:
PHONE: Online - Asynchronous.

Phone: 780-853-1079 TIME:


This is a 5 week module and it is expected that you will spend between 5 - 7
hours per week working on course content.

PRE-EXISTING KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS:


ZOOM: There are no pre-requisites for this particular module

Available by appointment. ESSENTIAL QUESTION:


How does typography, elements of design, and principals of design work
together to create a visually pleasing composition?

ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING:
The influence typography, elements of design, and principles of design have
COURSE on compositions
WEBSITE: The continuous cycle of creating, critiquing, and improving visual
compositions
https://stepanickcom1005.weebly.co
m WHERE DOES THIS LEAD?
The knowledge and skills developed in COM1005 give a foundation to complete
other introductory, intermediate, or advanced modules within CTS.
PLAGIARISM
MARKING SYSTEM
Plagiarism can be defined as "the
wrongful use or close imitation of ASSIGNMENTS (30%)
another person's language, thoughts,
Assignment marks will be gathered through individual components that will
ideas, or expressions, and the lead students towards successful completion of the final project. There are 3
representation of them as your own assignments that students complete:
work" Typography Assignment
Elements of Design Assignment
Plagiarism is a reflection of person's Principles of Design Assignement
character. Consequences for
plagarism could include but will not
be limited to:
LEARNING LOG (20%)
teacher or adminstration Learning Log entries are a way for students to reflect on their learning while
reprimand making meaningful connections to different career and opportunities areas.
re-writing material at the Students will complete 4 learning log entries throughout this module.
teacher's convenience
assigning a mark of zero to the
submitted work SKILLS (50%)
suspension from school Skills are demonstrated through the completion of the final product and the
presentation of the final project. Throughout the module students will have
the ability to improve their skills through self reflection as well as feedback
sessions/critiques done by both the teacher and peers.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (0%)


Throughout the course, I will ask you to participate or complete tasks that are
a formative assessment of your learning. Even though you are not getting a
grade for these activities your participate is required as it will help scaffold
your learning process, but it is also a way for you to demonstrate the CTS
basic competencies (which are outcomes on the Program of Studies).

NOTE:
For more specific overview of the assignments, learning log, and final project
please view our classroom website. All of the information is provided in full
detail there for you.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at


the information provided on the first page. I am looking forward to working
with you during this module.

Student Name Student Signature


(please print)

Date Parent/Guardian Signature

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