LIBT 295 Introduction to Audiovisual Services

John Thompson - (626) 914-8643 Mon-Fri by appointment jthompson@citruscollege.edu

Tina Gutierrez  Mon-Fri by appointment tgutierrez@citruscollege.edu

Class Hours

Lab

Grading       A = 90-100;  B = 80-89;  C = 70-79;  D = 55-69;  F = 0-54

Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class on an irregular bases.  The lowest score will be disregarded and the others averaged to arrive at 10% of the total grade.

There will be three examinations during the semester.  A performance exam on the operation of audiovisual equipment worth 15% of the total grade, will be given to each student individually as soon as they feel they are ready but must be completed by the 9th week of the semester.  The midterm, worth 10% of the total grade, will be given on or about the 7th week and will cover everything in the course to that date except equipment operation.  A final examination, covering everything in the course, will be worth 15% of the total grade.

A short research paper dealing with an audiovisual topic will be used to determine 5% of the final grade.  This paper is due on or before the 9th week of the semester.

Lab projects dealing with the repair, selection, and acquisition of equipment and materials will make up 25% of the final grade. 

The final 20% of the grade will be determined by a project in which the student will plan and produce a 2 to 4 minute video presentation.

Lab card: Each student must maintain a Lab time Card and turn it in at the end of the semester.  Failure to turn in a completed Lab Card will result in a 10% reduction to the final grade.

Attendance: You will not be graded on attendance but are expected to attend every class.  Students who miss more than 5 hours of lecture may be dropped from the course.

Drop: The last day to drop this class is March 13, 2000.  If you wish to withdrawn from this class it is your responsibility to complete all the necessary forms in the Admissions Office.  At the end of the course all enrolled students will be given a letter grade.  Any missing assignments or tests will be recorded as a zero and used to figure the final grade.

Special Accommodation: Students with any needs requiring special accommodation to successfully complete this course should contact either John or Shirley during the first three weeks of the semester.