Author: Joline Blais

CUGR Grant Proposal

CUGR Grant Proposal

italics represent CUGR grant instructions Abstract Summarize what you intend to accomplish as concisely as possible. The abstract should contain a concise overview of the project. The character limit for the abstract is no more than 1000 characters. Project Description Reviewers will be faculty from a […]

Web Hosting

Web Hosting

nmdprojects.net Historically, the default Web host for NMD students is NMDProjects.net, hosted by DreamHost. NMDProjects requires an FTP client such as Cyberduck to upload files and folders, and you’ll need to ask your instructor to take administrator-level actions like installing new server software. nmdprojects.net is […]

Gantt Charts

Gantt Charts

How to use Ganttproject Youtube Tutorial To create a task: Double-click in left column, or click the big blue arrow icon at top.  Type the name of the task. Adjust the dates by dragging the ends of the blue bar at right (tricky) or by […]

Portfolio

Portfolio

Portfolio As part of your capstone requirement, and to prepare you for internships, grants, jobs, you will keep a portfolio with all of you best work, and in addition a record of your ongoing assignment snapshot progress on your capstone.  If you are using wordpress, […]

Preliminary Research

Preliminary Research

Values Conduct the following research to help you craft the first draft of your Text based proposal. Review your notes from Humane Tech and the Design Guide.  Consider how your project addresses the concerns and values expressed by the design guide. Is there a way […]

Class Logistics

Class Logistics

Enable AirPlay As you know, you must be able to display your work on a screen via AirPlay. If you don’t have an iPad or recent Mac running Mountain Lion or better, you must purchase AirParrot ($13)  There will be no exceptions. Install Slack Sign up […]

First Pitch

First Pitch

Prepare full-class presentation Come to class prepared with a 5-minute presentation of your capstone.  This first pitch should include: visuals–images of similar projects, snapshots of problems this project will rectify title, basic concept, possible technology used, intended audience, and challenges you will face your current […]