Welcome to DSGN 1000, Digital tools for Designing. This web site is the main location for class content, assignments and other information. If you wish to contact me, please send me a Slack direct message, or email. I can be reached at: or rcurrie@mac.com or rcurrie@nscad.ca
- Robert Currie.
Communication is critical. Make sure to:
Download the official description PDF for this class in Adobe PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer to view these files.
Machine learning and artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT, dall-e, midjourney, and many others) are evolving rapidly. These tools generate text, images or other media by recombining elements of existing works. These may be websites, apps, or features within applications, such as Adobe's "generative" features.
The NSCAD Academic Integrity policy is clear. Use of such tools without fully crediting the source is a violation of NSCAD's plagiarism policy. Punishments range up to a mark of zero for the assignment, failing the course or expulsion from NSCAD.
Credit is only given for work that you have created yourself.
Each assignment will have clear rules for use of media and citations. Ask if you have any questions, and keep in mind the basic rule: all work you submit must be your own, unless the assignment includes clear written instructions stating otherwise.
Your mark in this class is based on grades in several categories. Category weights are below:
| Assignments: | 60% |
| Quizzes: | 10% |
| In-class practical assignment: | 15% |
| Class participation: | 15% |
Download Basic Computers handout in Acrobat PDF format PDF
If you have a Halifax Public Library login (not NSCAD University) you can access a large library of high-quality video tutorials for free. To do this you will need to apply online - it only takes a few minutes and your library login will be sent to you by email. You will need a Nova Scotia address to get a library card.