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This course is designed to give you an understanding of the processes and the principles necessary to basic photography. We hope those of you who successfully complete this course will have a sufficient understanding of photographic techniques to appreciate the art made by photographers and perhaps to continue your study of the subject, creating beautiful photographs of your own.

In this course you will learn about both film and digital photography. While studying film and traditional photography, you will learn about the physical structure of film and properties of light that make the photograph possible. You will learn the mechanics of a camera. While studying digital photography you will learn the basics of digital photography, how to "process" digital images on a computer, and how to make black-and-white images from digital photographs. In addition, you will study the composition and design of effective pictures and develop the critical awareness of art elements (line, shape, form, value, color, texture, and space) and art principles (pattern, unity, variety, movement, rhythm, emphasis, and proportion). These make looking at photographs a rich experience and the taking of photographs an art. You will learn about cameras, equipment, and accessories so that you can understand what they are and when they are useful in order to make intelligent decisions and purchases. You will also learn about the history of photography, display techniques, and some simple special effects.

With your successful completion of this course you will learn to take pictures in a variety of situations, choose and use equipment, and process photographs. You will also learn how to use the computer and different software programs to enhance your digital photos. By studying art criticism in Lesson 3 you will learn to be your own critic so that you will be able to make the best possible pictures and gain maximum pleasure from the pictures you see.

Photography has provided the opportunity for people to see the world in ways that they have never seen it before. It has the power to isolate the beauty and drama of the complex world in which we live. It can also make visible much of the inconsistency, emotion, and wonder we often do not see. Like all art, the most wonderful thing about photography is the way it shapes our vision to see the richness that surrounds our lives. Enjoy this course as you are introduced to an exciting new way of seeing.

In this introductory photography course, students will learn the art of photography and develop basic photographing techniques to create their own photographs using artistic principles and photo editing software. Lesson topics include photography as an art; traditional and new photography; portrait, action, architecture, landscape, urban landscape, animal, and still life photography; and photojournalism. Students will learn how to critique the artistic elements in various photographs. Students will need a digital camera for their assignments.

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

  • Joyner, H. and Kathleen Monaghan. Focus on Photography. Worcester, MA: Davis Publications, Inc. Links to an external site., 2007.
  • digital SLR or point-and-shoot camera (See pages 80–81 in the textbook for a description of these cameras.)
  • image manipulation software

You are required to take two proctored exams for this course.

See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy.

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams. You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your gradebook.

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
D 60–69
F 0–59

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

You should submit all assigned work in sequence (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, etc.) Assignments for the course are listed at the bottom of this syllabus.

Quizzes are taken online. After you submit them, you’ll quickly receive a report on how you did. Unlike exams, you may use any assigned readings, your notes, and other course-related materials to complete graded quizzes and assignments. 

Assignments may require you to submit your completed work in the form of a file (such as a text document, image, audio or video recording, or multimedia presentation) or a hyperlink for grading. 

If you are submitting through Google Docs, make sure you change the share permissions to "Anyone with the link can view."

Do not use old photos or photos someone else has taken.  You should be using photos you have taken since beginning this course.  The purpose is to apply what you have learned in the course when you take your photos.  So, make sure they are new!

After your work has been graded, you will receive a report that provides individualized feedback and comments on your work. Look carefully at what you missed and read any corresponding feedback. Then study the lesson materials to make certain that you can accomplish the associated learning objectives.

Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit your work. Be sure to check submitted work carefully for errors (e.g. spelling, grammar, and punctuation) as they may result in points being deducted.

 

Julia Dunn received bachelor's degrees in Printmaking and Distributive Studio Art with a minor in English from Truman State University. She received her Master's of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction and K–12 teaching certification, and is currently working on her PhD in Art Education at the University of Missouri.  She has taught art to kids from pre-K to high school and has taught Printmaking, art education and art history courses at the university level. She has written and reviewed curriculum for the Columbia Public Schools and has reviewed and recommended curriculum for the State of Missouri. She has shown her artwork locally and nationally and has been a juror for various shows and festivals. She has received recognition for excellence in teaching from the Missouri Fine Arts Academy and Columbia Public Schools. Ms. Dunn is currently the Secondary Art Lead Teacher for Columbia Public Schools, a mentor teacher, and is teaching Photography,  Advanced Placement Art History, and Advanced Placement Studio Art at Hickman High School in Columbia. She lives in Columbia with her husband and two daughters.

Farah Nieuwenhuizen has lived and traveled throughout Western Europe, Brazil, Canada, and the United States of America. These experiences laid the basis for her lifelong concern with cultural diversity. She studied painting at the Escola de Belas Artes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before she continued her studies in the visual arts at Washington University in St. Louis and at the University of Missouri in Columbia where she received her bachelor's degree in art education, K–12. For twenty years she taught at Hickman High School in Columbia, where she was recognized as an outstanding teacher. She has written and reviewed art curriculum for the Columbia Public Schools. While teaching at Hickman High School, she became the major contributor to the production of the annual multicultural assembly. Ms. Nieuwenhuizen has received several awards for her painting, batik, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber arts at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia and art shows at the Boone County National Bank and the Columbia Art League. Her artwork has been on display in several regional art exhibits. Also, she has taught art education at the University of Missouri's College of Education, where she received a High Flyer Award in fall 2001. She is currently teaching art at the Stephens College Children's School. Ms. Nieuwenhuizen lives in Columbia with her husband; they have four children and six grandchildren.

 

View the content below to learn more about each of these elements and how they work in your Mizzou Academy Canvas course.

Canvas Overview

For more on navigating the Canvas interface, visit the Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site..

Here are some quick links to get you started:

Mobile Apps

If you are on a mobile device, download the Canvas mobile apps. With the apps, you can access all your courses using the Canvas mobile app, "Canvas By Instructure." Go to Google Play to download the Android version and iTunes to download the iOS version. 

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Download Canvas by Instructure on iTunes Links to an external site.

Download Canvas by Instructure on Google Play Links to an external site.

Browser and Computer Requirements

What are the browser and computer requirements for Canvas? Links to an external site.

 

Check Browser Version Links to an external site.

 

Library, Writing, and Research Resources

Below are several useful library links. Click the images to go directly to the websites.

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

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Citing Sources

The Citing Sources Interactive Tutorial to help you with learning how to cite your sources as well as inform you about what plagiarism is, what it isn't, and how to avoid it. 

View the Citing Sources tutorial

See the OWL Resource Website Links to an external site. for additional help in citing sources and avoiding plagiarism. 

Netiquette

Netiquette—short for "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette"—is a set of guidelines for how to communicate appropriately on the web. As a Mizzou Academy student, you will be expected to follow these guidelines in your interactions with your instructor and fellow students.

  • Be respectful. Online, as in life, the Golden Rule applies: Treat others as you would like to be treated. There are effective ways to disagree with someone without being insulting. Keep in mind that sarcasm can sometimes be misinterpreted.
  • Use appropriate language. Avoid foul language and rude or vulgar comments.
  • Use proper grammar and spelling. Typos and spelling mistakes are bound to happen, but excessive errors are distracting. Use a browser with a built-in spell checker if you need help!
  • Respect others' privacy. Do not quote or forward personal messages or information without the original author's permission.
  • Avoid plagiarism. It is never acceptable to copy and paste the work of others and call it your own. Be sure to cite your sources correctly.

For more about appropriate online behavior, view Download Show Me Respect: Tips for Thwarting Cyberbullying, Cyber-Harassment, and Cyberstalking

from the University of Missouri's Equity Office.

Assignments Overview

In this video, you will learn more about assignments: what they are and how to submit them through Canvas.

Assignment Submissions Links to an external site. from Canvas LMS Links to an external site. on Vimeo Links to an external site..

 

For more on uploading and viewing assignments, visit Assignments Links to an external site. in the Canvas Student Guide.

~~How to Submit Assignments as a File Upload

How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in Canvas? Links to an external site.

Your video must be one of the accepted file types and file size:

File Types

  • FLV – Flash Video
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ASF – Windows Media
  • QT – Apple QuickTime
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MOV – Apple QuickTime
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MPG – Digital Video Format
    
  • MPEG – Digital Video Format
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AVI – Digital Video Format
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M4V – Digital Video Format
    
  • WMV – Windows Media
    
  • MP4 – Digital Video Format
    
  • 3GP – Multimedia Mobile Forma

File Size

Canvas does not support media uploads larger than 500 MB.

~~How to Submit Assignments from Mizzou Academy Google Workspace


You may submit assignments using our Mizzou Academy Google Suite. Once you submit an assignment through Google docs, you can no longer make any changes to the document. Therefore, submit work after you have read the assignment directions and scoring information carefully, used the writing process to develop your work, and completed the final version.

For all written assignments, if your instructor has allowed Google doc submissions, please submit the entire document. Do not submit a link.
For media files (such as audio and video), links are acceptable.

In Google Drive Assignments, you can only submit one file for your submission. If the assignment requires more than one file, consider downloading the files and uploading each individually.

 

1. From within your Canvas course, navigate to the assignment you'd like to submit. Click on Start Assignments

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2. Select the Google Drive tab

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3.  Before the first use, you will be prompted to sign into your Mizzou Academy Google account to authorize the integration. Click Authorize

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4. Enter your Google username. Click Next

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5. Enter your Google password. This will be the password that you set up when confirming your Mizzou Academy Google account. Click Next

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6. Click Allow when prompted to allow Google Drive LTI by Canvas to access your Mizzou Academy Google Account

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7. You are now ready to submit your assignment from Mizzou Academy Google Drive.

Select the file you wish to upload by clicking on the title > click Submit. This creates a Word document (.docx) version of your Google Doc.

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8. Before you submit, make sure you have selected the correct file. To select a different file, click the change button [1]. To leave an assignment comment to ask questions or provide additional feedback for your teacher, enter text in the Additional comments field [2]. Otherwise, check to agree to End-User License Agreement [3] > click Submit Assignment [4]

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~~How to Convert Word files to Google Docs

Some assignments will provide templates for you to complete, and the templates may be available as a Word file (.docx, .doc). Even though these .docx or .doc files are native to Word, it is possible to open them without owning the program. You can still work with Microsoft Office files even if you don't have Office installed by using Google Docs.

    1. Navigate to docs.google.com in your Web browser. Log in with your Mizzou Academy Google account. 
    2. Click +New >  File Upload 
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    3. Navigate to the location of the Word document on your computer and select the file. Alternatively, you can drag and drop a file from your computer directly into the web browser for an easy upload.
    4. Once your file uploads, double-click to open the file in Google docs. Alternatively, you can right-click on the file, point to Open With on the context menu, and then select Google Docs.
    5. Select File > Save As Google Docs

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  1. Google then converts the Word file into a Google doc and you can begin editing.

 

How to convert Word files to Google docs | VIDEO Download How to convert Word files to Google docs | VIDEOPlay media comment.

~~How to Convert Google Docs to Word or PDF

After you've finished editing your file, download and export your document back into a Microsoft Word or PDF Document format by selecting File > Download > select the Microsoft Word I.docx) or PDF Document (.pdf) option. 

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~~How to Print Files to PDF using Acrobat 

View Print to PDF Links to an external site. for instructions on how to print a file to PDF using Adobe Acrobat. 

~~Submitting Assignments that use Turnitin

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service that is integrated with Canvas. It allows instructors and students to view an Originality Report of written work or other homework assignments. The system is designed to facilitate feedback between instructors and students on written work.

The University of Missouri has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps detect plagiarism by comparing student papers with Turnitin's database and Internet sources. Students who take this course agree that all required papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com.

Students who submit papers to Turnitin retain the copyright to the work they created. A copy of submitted papers is retained in a Turnitin database archive to be compared with future submissions—a practice that helps protect and strengthen copyright ownership. Use of the Turnitin service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on Turnitin's website at https://help.turnitin.com/Privacy_and_Security/Privacy_and_Security.htm Links to an external site..

Mizzou Academy uses Turnitin, which provides tools for assignments. One of these tools is the "originality check." Note that it is not called a "plagiarism detector." That is because ONLY an instructor can determine plagiarism. 

For example, it could be that you get a 100% match (in red) on your submission. However, perhaps you are working in a group or your instructor had you submit something multiple times to different assignments within the same course. Or perhaps your class is filling out a worksheet, so all of the worksheet components would be "not original" but your content would be. 

If you are concerned about any results that you are confused about, feel free to discuss this with your teacher. 

Turnitin has restrictions on file types and size. The Turnitin Guide Links to an external site. will outline things to consider before submitting a file, such as its size, word count, and format.

There is no difference in how to submit an assignment with or without Turnitin enabled. You may choose to submit your assignment as a file upload or a file from the Mizzou Academy Google Workspace. 

~~How to Record and Submit Audio and Video

There are many ways you can submit audio and video recordings for a Mizzou Academy course in Canvas. Your course content may refer to Audacity. Links to an external site.  (Links to an external site.)However, you don't need to use Audacity to make an mp3 recording for your course. After all, there are many programs and apps on computers and mobile devices that will do just that! 

View How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission Links to an external site. for more information on how to submit media files.

Note: You can also submit assignments using files stored on third-party apps (e.g. Dropbox) on your mobile apps.

We do NOT allow you to submit .wav files. 

~~How to Shoot Quality Audio and Video

The only way for you to present quality speeches (and other multimedia) to your Mizzou teacher is by uploading a video of yourself. Therefore, it's incredibly important that the audio and video quality is good enough that your instructor can see and hear everything clearly.  You might all be in different environments using various types of cameras, so rather than attempting to teach you about specific cameras, we're going to concentrate on things like lighting, background, setup and stabilization, and audio. 

  • Use a distraction-free background
  • Face windows with natural light
  • Avoid overhead lights when indoors
  • Use a lamp or two for additional lighting
  • Watch back your video to see how it looks
  • Keep trying, keep learning, and keep having fun
  • Don't shoot handheld
  • Use anything that can safely hold the camera steady
    • tripod and mount
    • DIY solutions (picture stand, bean bag, binder clips)
  • Place the camera level with your eyeline
  • Shoot video in the quietest room at the quietest time of day
  • Turn everything off (cell phone, TV, radio, fans, etc.)
  • Get closer to the camera
  • Avoid noisy habits (hand rubbing, clapping, etc.)
  • Use an external microphone
 
 
If you already have a Gmail account, then you have a YouTube account, but in case you don't, getting your account set up is the first step. Just go to gmail.com and create an account to get started. Work with a trusted adult or parent. 
 
On thing to note is that you can access all of your channel's videos and privacy settings through the Creator Studio. To locate this area in your account, click the icon in the upper right corner (where you logged in) and you should see the option for Creator Studio under your login name. Once you click this, you will be taken to the dashboard area for your account.  There are a few different areas available you should be aware of: 
 
This section houses all of the videos on your account. You can also create playlists (lists or groups of videos with a similar topic or theme). 
 
Your content settings are located with the majority of your video and content settings. It is also where you can determine the privacy of your videos. If you click on Upload Defaults in this section, it will give you the options that you can set for all future uploads. Changing the privacy to Unlisted means that anyone with the link will be able to view your video but it won't be searchable to the public. 
 
This section isn't required, but it's good to be aware that this area provides a basic video editor where you can make minor adjustments to your videos as well as add copyright free background music. 
 
Now that your account is setup, you are ready to upload your video. Here are the steps you will need to follow:
  • Click Upload in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  • Either drag & drop the video file into the box or click on the gray arrow to select it from your files. You will notice that the privacy box will already be set to unlisted based on your privacy settings
  • This will automatically begin the upload once the file is selected, taking you to a new window:
    • Make sure the title box is correctly filled out
    • Descriptions and tags are usually left blank unless the video is public
    • Thumbnails This is what viewers will see when they first pull up your video. You can choose from a few automatic image selections, or you can upload your image
  • Once the video finishes uploading, processing, and you selected the titles/thumbnails, click "Done
  • The link to share your video will appear. Copy and paste this link to turn in your video. 

If you are comfortable with recording video, transferring the file to your computer, and then uploading, this is the preferred method because some assignments (such as video journals) will have you recording multiple videos for one assignment. One problem you may run into is a camera that creates an incredibly large file. In such cases, you may need to convert the file to make it smaller.

Some cameras record videos that create very large file sizes. Depending on your internet connection, these larger files might have problems uploading. In these cases, you might need to convert the video to a smaller version. Look for a free video converter like Any Video Converter or Format Factory to help you. 

Canvas does allow you to record via webcam directly into Canvas.  However, this will not be available when multiple videos are required. Another reason to shy away from this method is that if you have a hiccup in your internet connection or your computer freezes, your video will be lost, and you will have to rerecord everything. Just to save the hassle, it's better to either upload a file or provide a link to an unpublished YouTube video.

~~How to Scan and Upload Your Work

Some assignments may require you to scan your work and upload it to Canvas. Click on Download How to Scan and Upload Your Work

to download a PDF file of this tutorial.

~~How to Configure Mac OS to Open .RTF Files in Word

Images may not appear if you open an .RTF file on a Mac using Pages or other text-editing software. The following image shows you how to configure your Mac so that it will automatically open .RTF files in Microsoft Word. 

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Quizzes and Exams

 In this video, we'll show you how to take a quiz/exam in Canvas.

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For more on taking quizzes and exams, visit Quizzes Links to an external site. in the Canvas Student Guide.

NOTE:  Read your Syllabus and the Quiz and Exam instructions for your course so that you are aware of the policies and how a quiz and exam is setup.  The Quizzes link may not be in the course navigation menu in your course and only accessible by clicking on Modules and clicking on the pertinent lesson. 

~~Suggestions for Taking Objective Examinations

What is an "objective examination?" Objective means that there IS a right answer (or answers), and you either get things right or wrong. An example is a multiple-choice quiz or exam. This section is here to provide you with tips on how to take objective examinations, or "exams."

Many people worry about how to do well when taking objective examinations.  What does What follows are some simple suggestions that should help you to do your best.

What do you do when you know the answer?  Silly question, right?  You mark it!

What do you do when you don’t know the answer?  This is what you want to hear!

  1. First, you need to remember that our quizzes and exams are based on the number of right answers out of the total possible.  So you should answer every question, even if it’s a guess.  There are four answer choices, so your odds when you guess are 1 in 4.  That is, on average, you should get 1 out of every 4 guesses correct.
  2. How do you narrow the odds, to make them more in your favor? If you are able to eliminate one or more of the answers as definitely wrong, you have done just that.  When you are guessing which answer is correct out of 3, then you could get one-third of your guesses correct.  When you are guessing between two, you could get half of them right.
  3. What if you see an answer choice that you absolutely have never seen before? There is a very good chance it is a wrong answer, and you can eliminate it.  Remember, you’ve read over and studied the material.  Most of the time you will know if something doesn’t belong.
  4. Does the answer make sense? A correct answer always makes sense.  Incorrect choices may, or may not.  So if a choice does not make sense in relation to the question, it is probably a wrong answer.
  5. Do not spend a lot of time on a question that is giving you trouble. Move on, and come back to it later.  Many times, you will find something in a later question or answer choice that helps you to select the answer to a question you skipped over.  This is known as making the test work FOR YOU.
  6. Above all, relax! You have been over the material.  It is all in your head.  Just take a deep breath and go at it.  YOU CAN DO IT!

Many students develop their own tricks to help themselves on objective tests.  What you see above can assist you.  But you may also rely on whatever works for you.

~~Suggestions for Taking Essay Exams

It is not unusual for people to be nervous about taking an essay exam.  You will have to decide what the question means, search through the memory banks of your brain, recall information that relates to the question, and then write something that is well organized and clear.  What follows are some tips that just might make this process a little less scary.

An essay question may be fairly short, perhaps only one paragraph.  They may also be longer, requiring several paragraphs to answer.  No matter how short, or long, the essay needs to be, the process is the same.  As an example, we’ll use a topic that is “medium.”

The framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College system, which provides an indirect method of electing the President.  This system should be changed to permit the direct election of the President, so the candidate who receives the greatest number of the popular vote to win election.  Agree or disagree.

This may seem pretty long.  But you need to remember that you do not have to deal with everything in the statement.  The first thing you need to do is identify what you have to answer, and what you can ignore.  The question statement is reproduced below, with the parts you have to consider highlighted.

The framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College system, which provides an indirect method of electing the President.  This system should be changed to permit the direct election of the President, so the candidate who receives the greatest number of the popular vote to win the election.  Agree or disagree.

While everything else in the question is relevant to the topic, you are being asked to support the Electoral College system (indirect election) or the popular vote (direct election).

Write down a brief outline of what you need to do.  It would be best if you did this in order.

  • Introduction: State your position.  Do you agree or disagree. Give a preview of why you have chosen your position.
  • Body Paragraph: Explain your first reason for your position.  You might also want to state why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
  • Body Paragraph: Explain your second reason for your position.  Again, you could state why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
  • Body Paragraph: Explain your third reason, if you have one, along with why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
  • Conclusion: Restate your reasons for your position.  This is when you drive your arguments home.

There is a very simple way to look at essay writing.  No matter if the essay is one paragraph, or five, or ten.  You do the same three things. 

  1. Tell the readers what you are going to tell them (introduction).
  2. Tell them (body).
  3. Tell the readers what you told them (conclusion).

This process can be very helpful.  You need to remember:  you are probably not going to be expected to respond to every word in the essay topic.  That’s why it’s important to identify what you need to consider.  While essays from different classes will look different, the approach to them is pretty much the same.  You can even practice this skill on your own, creating topics on things with which you are familiar.  The more you practice, the easier it becomes.

Good luck!

Examity Proctoring

One of the options that is now available to you is to use Examity (Links to an external site.), a 100% online proctoring service. This means that instead of finding someone in-person that can proctor your test, you can instead choose Examity.

Examity does charge a fee. The Examity link located at the end of the Online Proctoring Resources module allows you to be automatically logged in to schedule your exam and pay for proctoring. If you scheduled to have your test proctored with Examity, you will also use that link to log in to Examity to begin your exam.

Next, you will need to read the detailed directions and requirements before using Examity. Examity use is not mandatory; it is only an option.

Read More Details About Examity and How To Use 

Calendar

The calendar video Links to an external site. introduces you to the Canvas Calendar and shows you how you can stay organized by scheduling your own events.

 

Our academic integrity policy at Mizzou Academy is based on our values of ethical behavior, learning, and giving all stakeholders the benefit of the doubt. Collaboration, research, and technical literacy are vital 21st-century skills when combined with academic integrity. 

Mizzou Academy's academic integrity policy is aligned with the University of Missouri’s academic integrity policy. The definitions of what constitutes "cheating" and "plagiarism"are posted on the Provost’s Advising Council’s webpage which can be found here: https://advising.missouri.edu/policies/academic-integrity. 

If, when completing any of your assignments or exams for this course, you are found to have demonstrated cheating or plagiarism as defined above, this is a violation of academic integrity. At your teacher's discretion, violations of academic integrity may be subject to either or both of the following actions: 

  • receiving a zero for the assignment or exam
  • receiving an F for the course

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

*This section describes the policies of exams at Mizzou Academy. This section only applies if you have exams in your course. See the section above to see if you have exams.

Your exams are online. It is your responsibility to schedule your exams. 

During exams, unless otherwise noted, you are not allowed to navigate away from the exam or use any other resources. If you deviate from the exam guidelines without proper prior permission, it is considered cheating on an exam. 

First, request approval for your proctor. Allow enough time (2 weeks) for our office to receive your request and communicate with your chosen exam site and proctor. Mizzou Academy has approved exam sites throughout the United States and around the world. 

Request Exam Date and Proctor Approval Form Links to an external site.

  • Choose a proctor and make arrangements for taking the exam.
  • At least 2 weeks prior to taking your exam, submit your proctor information to Mizzou Academy 
  • You will be sent an email notice indicating if your chosen proctor has been approved or denied.
  • Arrive at your proctor’s testing site at the scheduled time with a photo ID. At testing time, you will log into your Mizzou Academy account and select the exam for your proctor to access and administer.

You can also schedule with an online proctor using Examity. Review the information in the "Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)" section under the "Examity" panel. in the course syllabus.

If you are taking a global classroom course, work with your local teacher to identify your date of the exam and how you will be proctored. You do not need to request an exam date with the above form.

  • Complete and review all assignments.
  • Review the learning objectives; make sure you can accomplish them.
  • Be prepared to explain any key terms and concepts.
  • Review all the lessons, exercises, and study questions.
  • Review any feedback and/or comments on your assignments and previous exams; look up answers to any questions you missed.

**Not applicable to World Language courses.

Canvas is where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

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