DMA 698 Thesis II

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Summary

DMA 695: Thesis II is the second of a sequence of thesis courses for graduate students in the Digital Communication and Media Art. This sequence guides students through an in-depth self-defined project that situates critical making within the realms of media design and production. The course employs methods such as studio critique and small group peer review sessions in the classroom to help students cultivate both their research and practical skills as well as their creative voices. 

In Thesis I, we will focus on the early ideation and pre-production phases of the media production process in the defining of a topic, the investigation and scoping of the research question, and the exploration of creative methodology. Throughout the course, students will reflect upon the relationship between research and practice as seen through their individual perspectives and gain an awareness of their own unique approach to creative practice. The course will culminate in a well-defined, grounded, and robust proposal and production plan for next phase implementation.

In Thesis II, students are guided to further develop, execute, and complete their proposed work defined in the Thesis I. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Formulate clearly defined questions that can guide your creative practice towards more critical and in-depth explorations of your field. 
• Research domain knowledge in a systematic way through critical making. 
• Develop individualized approaches to creative methodology that is media agnostic and open-ended to different topics.
• Manage uncertainty in a complex project with moving parts. 
• Articulate your research and process to a wider audience. 

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Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
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