Creative Economies Assignment Pack 2015

Assignment Package

Creative Economies (DSM 650)

Instructor:                 Hodjat Ghadimi

Office:                        704M Allen Hall

Phone:                        304-293-7517

E-Mail:                Hodjat.Ghadimi@mail.wvu.edu

Office Hours:                 Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 3:00; Or by appointment

Semester:                 Spring 2015

Schedule:                 Wednesday 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Location:                 AGS 2055

Course Format:        Lecture, seminar, 3 Credit hours

Participation (Cool Stuff, Questions)                

Cool Stuff                                            5 Points

Question Set                                             5 Points          

Concept Review (Presentation, One-Pager)                        20 Points

        Critique Paper                                                 10 Points

Creative Footprint Project                                        40 Points

Final Exam                                          20 Points

Writing Standards for One-Pager reports:

o Word-processed in memo format (MS Word only)

o Single spaced on one page

o Narrow margins all around (36 points)

o 11 pt. font using a Times New Roman  

o Proper grammar, syntax and spelling (clear and effective writing is expected)

See one-pager examples attached: WV Energy Policy, Regional Research Agenda, Presenting data and Info by Edward Tufte

Participation (Cool Stuff, Question Set)

Every session two students will share with the class a cool stuff related to the topic of the session. The cool stuff can be a creative selection and presentation (not to exceed 5 minutes) of a piece of interesting news, a video clip, graphics, caricature, or a useful internet link. Acceptance of the item as a cool stuff will be determined by the class. All students are expected to fully participate in class discussions and bringing in relevant questions on the topic of the day.