Final Project and Due Dates

We will be finalizing grades for this class on December 6th or 7th. Therefore, Module 3 and the Final Project are due no later than December 5th. No late submissions will be accepted. This is 3 full weeks to complete your Final Project. If you previously submitted Module 3 by email, please resubmit through blackboard. I will not delete the emails until I have seen the files posted to Blackboard. Thank you and good luck with your final.

Module 3 Open

I hope everyone had a great break. Now it's time to get back to work. Module 3 is now open. Week 11 - 13 will be open soon.

WEEK 7 and 8 Are now open

Please keep pay attention to the fact that Week 8 has two UNITS to complete.

Week 6 Now Available

Week 6 is now available.

Week 6

Due to some technical issues I was unable to post this weeks work on Saturday night as I had intended. It will be posted no later than Monday night.

Link Fixed

The link for the video in Unit 5 has now been fixed.

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MODULE 2

Module 2 is now available. Week 5 is the only week available at the moment. Weeks 6 through 8 should be available sometime this week. Grading for Module 1 will be completed no later than Sunday of this week. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Withdrawal Dates

The last day to withdraw from the course (for future reference I hope none of you will need) is below.

Last Day To Withdraw: September 24th, 2010.

Updates

Updates have been made to the resources in Module 1 - Week 3 - Unit 3. Video resources have been added as well as Downloadable Resources.

Syllabus

Please review the syllabus once again. The in class syllabus was posted instead of the online syllabus.

Welcome to the Class

Welcome to SGD165. My name is Marc Tucker. I am your instructor. This course provides students with an introduction to character development. The student will learn the different types of characters and their roles in a story. Different techniques will be discussed on how to get ideas to create interesting characters. We will also examine the different attributes that make up fully developed characters. As the student develops his/her characters, they will also place them in a scene, and develop a story around them. Other topics will also include creating effective dialogue, and the basics of theatrical stage fighting which will play into the Final Projects of the students. This is a project oriented class, there are no formal tests or exams. Please read the following information carefully.

Contacting the Instructor

If at any time during the semester you have questions about course material or concerns about your progress, please contact me. The best way to reach me is via email at Marc.Tucker@cpcc.edu. I check my email several times a day and reply promptly. Be sure to email me through Blackboard (click on the COMMUNICATION button on the left side of the screen) and to include the course number and section number in the subject line of every email you send to me. Failure to email me through Blackboard or to include the required information in the subject line of your emails will result in my being unable to respond to your emails. You may also come and see me by making an appointment. My office is located on CPCC’s Central Campus – fifth floor, room 5118.

Course Information

Please check Course Information frequently. I will post important information, updates and reminders in Announcements throughout the semester.

Assignments

The ASSIGNMENTS button (located on the left side of the main page) is the most important tool bar in this site. Click on Assignments to learn about the modules (units of study) we'll be covering in this course, as well as specific assignments for each module.

Course Calendar

Click on the COURSE CALENDAR button (located on the left side of the main page) to learn which modules will be covered when. Information concerning assignment due dates may also be included in the course calendar. To be successful in this course, you'll need to follow the course calendar and be careful not to fall behind.

Discussion Board (DB)

Click on the DISCUSSION BOARD button (located on the left side of the main page) to access the DB. The DB will provide opportunities for you to discuss topics related to the course and to receive feedback from your fellow students and your instructor.

The best way to communicate with me is via email. Please make sure that you always include the course number and section number in the subject line when sending me an email. I’m looking forward to working with you this semester.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Have a Great Semester!