GRAD Plan, Advising, & Software/Hardware Requirements

 PC or Mac can be used in these classes  Desktop or laptop  Some electives require that you be able to run Adobe programs if you plan to do the coursework on your own computer. Go to adobe.com for system requirements. adobe.com Week 3 - CAS 101

 Adobe Creative Cloud (optional) ◦ Dreamweaver ◦ Photoshop ◦ Edge  Open-Source Software ◦ WordPress, Joomla, Drupal (CMS programs) ◦ Komodo Edit, Sublime, TextWrangler, Brackets, Notepad++ (Text Editors) ◦ GIMP (Graphics Editor)  Browsers ◦ Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari, Opera Week 3 - CAS 101

 Nothing “required” – students provided with server space on the SWS for each class ◦ Directories wiped clean at the end of each term ◦ NOT permanent storage  Optional: Register a Domain Name and sign up for a hosting account ◦ Host Pond, HostGator, iPage, BlueHost, GoDaddy, etc. ◦ Can use for many classes throughout the term ◦ Can use to showcase your websites throughout your time here at PCC – and beyond. ◦ If you are serious about website development and design – you should have a hosting account. Week 3 - CAS 101

 Graduation Requirements & Academic Decisions (GRAD) Plan  Web-based tool that allows you to: ◦ Track your progress towards completing degree requirements ◦ Complete “what-if” scenarios for different degrees and certificates ◦ Calculate grade point averages  Use in addition to meeting with an Advisor (NOT in place of!) Week 3 - CAS 101

Access GRAD Plan from your My Courses tab Week 3 - CAS 101

Important! This is UNOFFICIAL information. Make sure to speak with an Academic Advisor. GRAD Plan helps you monitor progress toward PCC degree and certificate completion. Week 3 - CAS 101

Use “What If” to view hypothetical changes to your degree If you are currently “Undeclared” or have a different degree/major listed use “What If”. To make official changes to your degree or major visit an Admissions & Registration office or call (option 2). Week 3 - CAS 101

Understanding your GRAD Plan Week 3 - CAS 101

Understanding your GRAD Plan Week 3 - CAS 101

Academic Advisors can create plans with you Week 3 - CAS 101

 Before an academic advising session.  Prior to registration, use it to “Look Ahead” and plan courses for a future term.  After registration, confirm that courses selected complete the necessary requirements.  Prior to changing your degree/ major.  Before applying for graduation, review your degree requirements. Week 3 - CAS 101

If you are in the Web Development and Design program (or if you want to be), you should plan to meet with one of our program academic advisors:  Sylvania: Michele Maxwell –  Rock Creek: Jessie Levine –  Cascade: Traci Simmons – Week 3 - CAS 101