Tools, materials, and resources

Course sites and services

Canvas

We’ll use a Canvas site for turning in work and receiving grades, for posting assignment sheets (which are shared between several sections of this course), for hosting reading materials that are under copyright, and for some discussions. (Canvas )

I’ll send any critical, all-class messages as announcements within Canvas. Make sure that Canvas will notify you when you receive a message. (How to set Canvas notifications settings.)

Course website

(You’re here!) This is the main course website, which includes the schedule, deadlines, and links to resources. Bookmark it—you’ll keep referring to it over the semester.

LinkedIn Learning (software tutorials)

The AU Library provides access to LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com. We’ll be using the site’s tutorials to cover basic technology skills. The AU Library provides instructions on how to set up your LinkedIn Learning account.

Creative Cloud

The Art Department/Design Program provides access to Adobe Creative Cloud in the Katzen 202/203/204 labs. You’re also welcome to buy a Creative Cloud subscription and work on your own computer.

AU support services

American University offers an array of support services.