MAJ102 - Intro to the Major (DMA)
Course Syllabus: 
Download a PDF of the Syllabus.
Final Project Details
Due to overwhelming response, you now have the option to do an iMovie Final Project.
- Topic Choices: College Life, Portfolio, or Music Artist Tribute
- Minimum 20 images
- Background Music
- Video and Voiceovers are optional
- Video will be uploaded to Youtube and embedded on your Blog. Use the (Share > Movie) or (Share > to YouTube) menu item to do this.
- VERY Important Issues:
- Make a Project Folder! Any images, audio, or any other files must be kept in that folder.
- iMovie autosaves your project in the Student > Movies > iMovieProject folder
- COPY the file out of that folder into your Project Folder. When you are ready to work on your project again, COPY it back to the iMovie folder THEN open iMovie to continue working on it. This is especially important if you move from computer to computer.
Featured MAJ102 Student Blogs
Student: Shantel Mead |
Student: Chris SantiagoBlog: SanDeco Graphics
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Student: Belinda GoodmanBlog: BGoodMedia
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Student: Anthony Slusher |
Student: Thomas JohnsonBlog: Digital Definitions
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Student: Eliezer MunozBlog: Titilian Logistic Designs
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View Your Blogging Schedule & Twitter Guidelines
Week 8 (Thursday, June 24)
- Use the class period to make sure your Comic Life is uploaded to your blog
- Work on Blog #6
- Any questions, email me at dmahutchinson@gmail.com
Week 7
- Complete your Comic Life assignment & upload it to your Blog as Blog #5
Week 6
- Using "Comic Life" to tell a story in a creative way
- Download a 30-day Trial verison from the Plasq Website
- Comic Life Assignment: Create a 2 to 4 page story using Comic Life.
- File > Export > Export as Images. Choose the medium quality JPG setting.
- Log into your Google account. Go to http://picasaweb.google.com
- UPLOAD the jpgs into a New Album called 'ComicLife'.
- View your Comic Life as a "Slideshow"
- Add a link to your slideshow in your blog post
- Additional Twitter Resources
- Adding Pics/Video to your Twitter post (yFrog, BubbleTweet, TwitPic)
- Desktop Clients: Twhirl & TweetDeck
- Browser Extensions: TwitKit+ (Firefox) & ChromedBird (Chrome)
Week 5
- Customizing your Blog Layout with a Template (BTemplates.com)
- Homework: Create a Twitter account EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS CLASS
- Follow dmahutchinson
- Create an appropriate BIO
- Do NOT protect your Tweets
- Complete Blog #3
Week 4
- In-class Seminar: Introduction to TCI Library Services & Resources
- Homework: Complete Blog #2
Week 3
- Keeping Track of your MAJ102 Grade (Download Excel Worksheet)
- Blogging Basics:
- Homework: Complete Blog #1
Week 2
- In Class:
- Understanding the TCI Calendar
- Getting Organized with Google Calendar
- Setting Up Your Blogger Site:
- Go to the Google Blogger Website. Sign in with your Google Account.
- Think of a unique address for your Blog. It will be __________.blogspot.com
- Think of a unique title for your Blog site. This will be the name of your site that appears at the top of your page.
- Once your blog is set up, email me a link to your blog. Be sure to include your full name and student ID #.
Week 1
- In Class:
- Review Course Syllabus, Grading Policy & Expectations
- Activate your TCI Student Email Account
- Activate your TCI "My Campus" Account
- Homework:
- Set up a Google account if you do not already have one.
- Purchase the Course Textbook
Course Textbook (Required):
“College Rules! How to Study, Survive,and Succeed in College”
Author: Nist‐Olejnik & Holschuh; ISBN #: 978‐1‐58008‐838‐1
Available in the Campus Bookstore or via Online Rental
