NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS



The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
Course Title: Interactive Digital Media
Course: IMED 1345 Section:340 Term: Fall 2020 2nd8 Wks
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive digital media applications and/or animations using industry standard authoring software.

Course Prerequisite(s):
ITSE 2321 - OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Course Type: □
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Academic General Education Course
(from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
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Academic

NCTC Core Curriculum Course ⌧
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WECM Course



Name of Instructor: Michael McCoy Jr.
Campus/Office Location: Corinth Campus, Room 320
Telephone Number: ----------------
E-mail Address: mmccoy@nctc.edu


OFFICE HOURS
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
See Separate Office Hours Document
As posted in Canvas and by appointment.



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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Susan Svane
Office Location: Corinth Campus, Room 232
Telephone Number: Office: 940-498-6292
E-mail Address: ssvane@nctc.edu Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office Location: Gainesville Campus, Room CTC2106
Telephone Number: 940-668-3357
E-mail Address: dhuffman@nctc.edu

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Required
● Text : eBook: HTML Cross Platform Development Using Phaser 3, Emanuele Feronato
Web site for book:
https://gumroad.com/l/odKJf ● Flash Drive (16GB preferred) or cloud service to save your work (Dropbox, Google Drive,
etc). You are
required
to save all of your lab work through the end of the semester.

Recommended
● Android Device and Cable to connect to PC


COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS and GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded
Course Elements
Graded Course Elements

Weighted
Percentage Values

8 Quizzes 20% of grade
8 Labs 60% of grade
2 Exams 20% of grade


GRADING SCALE
A >= 90% D
>= 60%
B >= 80% F
>= 0%
C >= 70%

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
WECM End-of-Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:


● Develop an interactive digital media presentation integrating different types of media
● Design a navigation scheme
● Demonstrate animation techniques



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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and
punctual
attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have
registered. Absence does not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required
work. Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you
MAY
be dropped for excessive
absences. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.
Attendance
is taken in this class, and you are expected to prepare for and actively participate in the
assignments and class discussions on a weekly basis. I also expect you to check your email
everyday on M-F. I do not check emails on the weekends from Friday at 5:00 pm to Monday
morning at 9:00 am.


Last Day to Withdraw:
For the
Fall 2020
semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a
“W” is
November 21, 2020 . If a student decides to officially drop this course, then it is the
student’s responsibility to submit the required forms to the registrar. Students who cease
attending and who do not complete a drop slip prior
November 21, 2020
earn a grade of “ F ”.


Policy for Late Assignment Submission:
No late assignments accepted ...plan ahead and submit
work on time. If an emergency exists, you must get permission to submit late before the original
due date. There are
NO
exceptions to this policy.


GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Topics
Web Development
Phaser Project Setup
4096 Game Project
Birdy Nam Nam Project
Variable Smooth Step Project


Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy
FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities
states that each student shall
be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and
regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the
Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey
the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of
conduct.

Student Handbook
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and
published online.


Academic Dishonesty
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic
falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.
Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is
suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights &
Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.

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Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) A grade of 0 for the work in question. 2) Possible academic suspension.


Complaint Procedures If the complaint involves a problem with an instructor, the student shall discuss the matter with
the instructor before requesting a conference with the department chair… If the complaint
involves a grade received, the student shall collect all tests, papers, daily assignments, class
notes and other relevant material prior to the conference with the instructor in question. (See
Student Handbook > Discussion of Complaint)


ADA Statement
North Central Texas College is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities
to its students with disabilities by providing assistance through “reasonable accommodations”;
and a variety of services and resources through the Special Populations Office. The College does
not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in admission or access to its programs. Students are
responsible for notifying the office of their need for assistance at least two weeks prior to the
beginning of a semester. Students with documented disabilities such as mobility, hearing or
visual impairments, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. The Special
Populations Office on the Gainesville Campus is located in the Counseling/Testing Center room
ASC 108 (next door to the bookstore). For assistance, call 940/668-4216 ext. 344.


Civil Rights
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352), Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318). and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 92-256), North
Central Texas College does not discriminate against or exclude from participation in any of its
programs or activities, either in the student body or the staff, any person on the grounds of sex,
race, color, religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status.


Web Page
Visit the North Central Texas College web page for information on registration, financial aid,
counseling/advising, and cost of tuition and fees. You will also find information on the catalog
and semester schedules as well as courses of study. You can keep up with what is happening on
campus by checking the calendar of events and the sports news. The web has information on
the library as well as links to other areas of interest. Check out our web page at
http://www.nctc.edu


Additional content for this course may be found in your Canvas account. Please check there for
updates and news.


Class Communications:
I also expect you to check your email everyday on M-F. I do not check emails on the weekends
from Friday at 5:00 pm to Monday morning at 9:00 am.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2020


Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format:
North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due
to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan
ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet),
webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please
read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to
online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be
granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled
without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises.
These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.


Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings:
Per the North Central Texas College guidance on
face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face
coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not
comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus
classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the
NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management ( ccove@nctc.edu ). Failure to comply with the face
coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom.
Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These
policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.


Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings:
We are facing an
unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the
best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central
Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty
keep records of student
attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart . In addition,
students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be
required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized
for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in
accordance with the guidelines stated below.


Faculty will:



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Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through
Canvas and campus email.


Students should:

Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol
through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we
can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus
community.
Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a
hybrid fashion.
Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your
instructor.
Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic
activities described in the course syllabus.
Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining
to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work
stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all
members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by
following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you
have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s
website.
Additional NCTC information is available at

http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve
their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a
Math Lab, and free online tutoring. The program helps students acclimate to college by
providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest
Student Success Center.



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Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab
to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective
students.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html
First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html


Completion Center
The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases
retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:
Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues;
Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html


Career Services Center
The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning.
Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and
Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors
partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding
career.

http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html


Counseling and Advising
Support Services, Counseling and Advising staff offer a variety of services to current and
prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course
registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills,
Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration) and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html

Testing Service Center
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to
the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and
community members.

http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html


Early Alert and CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a
course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the
semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services.


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Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments,
failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an

academic advisor or success coach
through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as
well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know
that education is a partnership!


The

NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team
is concerned not
only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being.
The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is
committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the
mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you
have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety
of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or
threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and
community resources, or email
counseling@nctc.edu
to get in touch with a member of the
CARES Team directly. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or
welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.


Financial Aid
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for
more information.
http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html


Student Success
At NCTC, student success
is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and
timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their
chosen role within their community.


Disability Services
(Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with
disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as
special populations (i.e. single parents). Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable
accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling,
career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage
self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information,
disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

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If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either
Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may
stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville. Students on the Bowie, Graham,
Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake
appointment with OSD.


North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of
federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.
93-112).
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services/index.html

Support Services
Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such
as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer
assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety,
Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.
http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-testing/index.html Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free
24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by
providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also
participate in TRIO, which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for
more information.
http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html

EEOC Statement
North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.




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Childcare Reimbursement Program
The Childcare Reimbursement Program provides support services for NCTC students pursuing a
career in a technical field of study
to help them complete their career plans. The program will
reimburse technical declared students a percentage of their daycare expenses if the child is
attending a licensed or registered daycare facility . This is on a first come first serve basis, and
is available to students on all 5 campuses.
Please note, we do not have a childcare facility on any
of our 5 campuses. This is a reimbursement program only.

Students who wish to become eligible for Childcare Assistance Program need to:

● Declare in a technical field of study
● Establish financial need ● Ex: Pell Grant recipient, Food Stamp recipient, W2, etc.
● Complete a Childcare Reimbursement Program Application and provide all necessary
documentation. The Application can be found online at
http://www.nctc.edu/_documents/default-source/student-services/2017-networks-packet.p df
For more information, please contact Yvonne Sandmann on the Gainesville Campus at
940-668-3300, or by email at
ysandmann@nctc.edu .


Equity
NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and
systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community,
which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced
educational opportunities toward completion.


Affinity Groups
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic
advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered
Affinity
Groups .


An
Affinity Group
is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they
are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support
and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans
and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and
students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more
impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and
understanding.



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Certificate Programs:
If you are planning to complete a certificate, you must take the competency exam prior to
graduation. Contact Susan Svane at
ssvane@nctc.edu
within three weeks of graduation.


Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless
tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students
which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come
to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand
smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who
wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our
campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns please contact the Office of the Dean of
Student Services at
940.498.6445 .
Notice
While we provide the locations to download the software for this class, it’s your responsibility
to install the software on your computer, and ensure it is executing properly. NCTC is not and
cannot be responsible for installing any of the software programs and the proper operation of
your computer.
Workforce Education Program Elements (SCANS Skills)
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive
research and interviews and determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements:
foundations skills and workplace competencies. Upon successful completion of the courses in
this program, students will have demonstrated the following competencies:

(1) Foundation Skills
(a) Basic Skills: A worker must (i) read, (ii)write, (iii) perform arithmetic and mathematical
operations, (iv) listen, and (v) speak effectively.
(b) Thinking Skills: A worker must (i) think creatively, (ii) make decisions, (iii) solve problems, (iv)
visualize, (v) know how to learn, and (vi) reason effectively.
(c) Personal Qualities: A worker must display (i) responsibility, (ii) self-esteem, (iii) sociability,
(iv) self-management, (v) integrity, and (vi) honesty.


(2) Workplace Competencies
(a) Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively. This
includes (i) time, (ii) money, (iii) material and facilities, and (iv) human resources.
(b) Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively to (i) participate as a
member of a team, (ii) teach others new skills, (iii) serve clients/customers, (iv) exercise
leadership, (v) negotiate, and (vi) work with diversity.
(c) Information: A worker must be able to (i) acquire and use information, (ii) organize and
maintain information, (iii) interpret and communicate information and (iv) use computers to
process information.
(d) Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships as in (i) understanding


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systems, (ii) monitor and correct performance, and (iii) improve and design systems.
(e) Technology: A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies, e.g. (i) select
technology, (ii) apply technology, and (iii) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.