INTRODUCTION. graphics & design. syllabus photographs by Brenda Turner, former student

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1 INTRODUCTION to graphics & design syllabus photographs by Brenda Turner, former student

2 John M c Eachern High School Graphics & Design Department 2400 New Macland Road Powder Springs, Georgia Phone: x235 Fax: Alicia Baynes, Instructor alicia.baynes@cobbk12.org Dear Students, Welcome to Graphic Design at McEachern High School. I have put together a program through which I will cover a lot of basic material, and then give you a chance to expand your skills through independent projects in areas that interest you most. I will expect you to be present, work every day, and approach this course with a serious attitude. If you make this commitment, I guarantee you will produce work you will be proud of. If you are a beginning student, I thank you for selecting Graphics as an elective and hope you will enjoy the class. This handbook will introduce you to the program and to the expectations. This class will offer you the chance to discover the world of creative digital media. You will be introduced to the processes and the careers of the graphics industry. If you choose to continue in the program, you will gain some highly marketable skills in a tremendously exciting industry. Another opportunity that you have is to be creative, use your imagination, and use your own ideas. There are many resources in our lab and outside of school in your daily activities for you to use in order to help you create and form ideas for your projects. However, it takes motivation and a desire to do well on your part. I can teach you the skill, but I cannot create your ideas for you. Your commitment to this program is putting many opportunities at your fingertips and I hope to help you make the most of these. I know you are looking forward to learning many new things and I am ready to meet the challenge. Sincerely, Alicia Baynes Alicia Baynes

3 "All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." -Pablo Picasso PRINT ED A Graphic Communications Program Certified by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation Teacher Information Instructor: Mrs. Alicia Baynes Graphics & Design Dept. McEachern High School 2400 New Macland Road Powder Springs, GA Location: CT alicia.baynes@cobbk12.org Phone: x235 Fax: Class Blog/Website: mceacherngraphics.weebly.com/ Student Assignments/Feedback: EDMODO - Download app to mobile device Class Quizzes/Review: Remind: to Class Supplies Required: 1 notebook + notebook paper USB flash drive (at least 2GB) pencils & pens Recommended: Sharpie markers and colored pencils Books & Resources: Classroom sets of textbooks are provided for use during class of the software listed below: apple Adobe Course Description Graphics & Design: What s It All About? Graphics & Design is a year long course which provides students with an introduction to the principles of graphic communications & design and its place in the world. This course will help students use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society. Graphic Design is the process of communicating visually using typography and images to present information. Students will learn how to create designs and take a printed piece, like a notepad, business card, poster, book, etc. from idea through final product. Many of these steps are highly creative in nature-selecting the design, the lettering, the colors, and art; others are very technical-operating a printing/digital press, platemaker, scanner, etc. In the computer area, the technical and the creative processes often merge. Graphic Communications includes the family of market segments embracing the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries; they are often referred to as the graphic arts, print, or imaging industries. This program is all about communication. As new technology emerges, communication takes on new meanings. Once publishing pretty well meant words on paper, but today, a great deal of information is published in digital format. McEachern Graphics & Design department makes an attempt to revise and expand its curriculum and courses as the world of graphics changes. What Software Will We Use? The Graphics lab is equipped with Apple imac computers and all the latest software that comes standard with a Mac. We also have industry standard versions Indesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint

4 EXPECTATIONS Abide by all school rules as outlined in the McEachern High School handbook. Be on time and prepared for class with necessary materials. RESPECT OTHERS and their property. Eating/drinking is NOT permitted in the classroom or the lab. ASK FOR TEACHER PERMISSION before using any equipment, getting supplies out of any storage areas /cabinets, going to the restroom, or to get water. USE EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATELY Notify the teacher if anything is wrong at your computer station or with equipment so it can be repaired immediately. All graphics materials, internet and equipment are to be used in an appropriate and safe manner or lab privileges will be evoked. You will be assigned book work for the rest of the semester if ethics are violated. STAY FOCUSED & BE PRODUCTIVEcomplete only projects for graphics during class and abide by all copyright/plagiarism policies. Basically, do your own work! MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE- The lab will function similar to a business. You will be required to behave maturely and responsibly-i.e. no horseplay, disrespect, profanity, inappropriate projects or unsafe situations. Please remain seated until the bell rings. In other words...just DO RIGHT! My basic philosophy is that students have the right to learn in an environment free of disruption! STAY CREATIVE! General Safety Rules to Follow at All Times: 1One operator per machine will be allowed. No exceptions. Other students may be assigned to the same station, but only one person will have responsibility for operation of a piece of equipment at any one time. The shop will be kept clean and 2 organized. 3Loose clothing and long hair that can get caught in rollers will be fastened by students working in the lab area. 4All jewelry, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and watches, should be removed when in the lab. 5Horseplay will not be permitted under even the most innocent of circumstances. Practical jokes can lead to accidents. Your cooperation in proper use, care, and storage of equipment and supplies, and your use of good common sense will help protect you and your classmates from injury. Students must assume responsibility for their own safety. NOTE: All students will be required to have signed parental permission forms and pass a lab safety test with 100% before working in the lab! Is There a Future For YOU in this Industry? WORK ETHIC Behavior Attitude Attendance Respect Time Management Clean Up Responsibility When you come to class you will be reporting to work. As you would with a job, be prepared, maintain an attitude of respect towards others, yourself and your instructor at all times. Just like a real job, attendance is important and there is to be no sleeping on the job. If you know that you will not be at work, please notify your employer and be responsible for completing what you miss. Your responsibilities include: cleaning your assigned station each day, being dependable, cooperative, showing initiative, complying with safety and classroom rules. The most important aspect of your performance is your ATTITUDE! Your attitude in life will determine your success in all areas whether financial, educational, social or personal. REASSESSMENT Summative assessments will have opportunities for reassessment following the schedule posted on the McEachern Graphics Blog and the Edmodo calendar. MAKE-UP WORK It is very important that The world of design and printing is the second largest occupational group in the U.S. Most people do not realize the impact and job potential available to students. This industry is continuing to grow, which means doors are opening for new people, new talent, and fresh ideas. you attend class daily! You will be allowed to make up work missed for excused absences, and work must be completed during a reasonable amount of time. You are responsible for arranging a time with the instructor before or after school to complete work. OFFICE HOURS: 3:30-4:15

5 Introduction to Graphics and Design How will my grade be calculated? Employability Preparation...10% assesses career preparation, Dress for Success (each Wednesday), time on task, cleaning work areas, proper use of technology, and general work ethics. Formative Assessments... 25% consists of assignments given during class such as daily work, small projects, and exit tickets. Summative Assessments...45% includes written/performance tests and major project grades. Each project grade is derived from a combination of project completion, craftsmanship, creativity/design, use of typography, and the ability to follow directions. Students willingness to correct identified weaknesses will provide opportunities for grade improvement. SLO (Student Learning Objectives) Exam...10% assesses cumulative information for the entire year in a written exam. Final Exam...10% assesses cumulative information for the entire year that includes a written exam, a performance exam, and a portfolio. Units of study: Overview of Graphics Careers & Ethics Employability Skills Health & Safety Math & Measurement Typography Design & Layout Graphic Output Processes Portfolio Synergy (gradebook) M/Z=missing assignment can still be turned in or reassessed 0=not attempted, refused to complete, or deadline has passed (Cheating will result in a zero) 5 POINT Grading Rubric 5 = Exemplary/Exceeds 4 = Accomplished 3 = Promising 2 = Developing 1 = Beginning 0 = No Evidence Project point values will vary What Does a Graphic Artist Do? Advertising Animator Bindery Customer Service Design Estimator Graphic Design Manager Multimedia Photography Pre-press Press/Digital Operator Printing/Publishing Sales Screen Printing/Signs Technical Rep Video Production Web Page Design What is SkillsUSA? SkillsUSA is a student organization for CT classes that offer opportunities for leadership development and competitions. Contests for graphics include: advertising design, graphic communications, photography, screen printing, and pin design. What is Industry Certification? PrintED is administered by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF), and is a national certification process based on industry standards for high school graphics courses. Students who stay in the program to complete at least 3 units of study, and pass the End-of-Pathway exam, will receive GAERF certificates and potentially receive college credit. For more information visit

6 Consequences Students are expected to follow procedures listed within this handbook and the handbook of the school. Please refer to the McEachern school handbook for detailed information. Conduct: The date of any inappropriate behavior will be noted. Three reprimands will result in an N on the report card. Five serious reprimands will result in an Unsatisfactory. Inappropriate Behavior: First Offense: Verbal Warning Second Offense: Detention (failure to serve = double detentions & parent call) Third Offense: Detentions & Parent Contact No Change in Behavior: Discipline Referral Detention Descriptions: The first type of detention assigned is a lunch detention. A student who is assigned lunch detention will sign a detention slip with the date and reason for the reprimand. A student will be given at least 2 days to serve. Students will report to the assigned school location for the first 10 minutes of their lunch, and sign in with personnel on duty. Additional detentions will be assigned as either lunch or classroom detentions for extended periods of time. Classroom detention consists of sweeping, cleaning sinks, cleaning supplies or whatever task needs to be completed. ISS/OSS Students assigned ISS/OSS should take their Graphics notebook/folder, and any supplies needed. Student Printing Jobs Any personal printing projects of students must be approved by the instructor and materials paid for in advance. THE GOLDEN RULES OF GRAPHIC ARTS or How to make life easy for everyone in the lab Respect for Property Every student who enters the Graphics lab will be expected to respect the work and property of others. Even though all students are expected to clean up work stations before leaving, there will be times that jobs are left out in the room due to their size/ stage of progress. No student should touch, move, write on, cut, mark, or bother in any way another student s project. Most of the work is being paid for by a customer, may be expensive, and in the case of original art, irreplaceable. Please control your curiosity and keep hands off. Your cooperation in this matter is crucial to our being able to run a lab in a responsible manner. 1. If you open it, close it. 2. If you turn it on, turn it off. 3. If you bring it in, take it out (unless it belongs here). 4. If you break it, admit it and report it. 5. If you borrow it, return it. 6. If you make a mess, clean it up. 7. If you use it, put it away. 8. If you want to use something that belongs to someone else, get permission. 9. If you find supplies are running low, report it in time to order more before they are gone. 10. If you don't know how to operate it, DON'T!

7 Articulation An articulation agreement has been established between McEachern High School and Chattahoochee Technical College and the Art Institute of Atlanta in the area of Graphic Communications. The articulation agreements allow students in the Graphic Communications program to transfer credit hours to the colleges. The student must meet the required course competencies and receive at least a grade of 85 in the course to transfer credit to the schools. Upon graduation, the student must enroll at one of the colleges within one academic year of that graduation date. All articulated courses will be exempt from fees. PIAG Scholarship The Printing Industry Association of Georgia offers a scholarship to students majoring in Printing Managment or Graphic Communications in a 4-year college program. These scholarships are available to high school students planning to enter college in the fall, as well as to students already enrolled in college programs. Information is sent in the spring. PGST Scholarship The Printing and Graphics Scholarship Trust Fund awards approximately 100 scholarships to graphic communications students in 2 and 4-year colleges across the country. Students who major in areas which will prepare them for careers in the printing and publishing industry are eligible to apply. The program is operated by the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, and your instructor has application forms available. Deadlines are in the spring. MHS Trust Fund Scholarship The Trust Board offers two scholarships each year to a Career Tech student pursuing a degree at a technical college. Nominations are based on instructor recommendations. Attendance, grades, club involvment, and attitude are considered. Course Pathway Info Introduction to Graphics & Design: Pre-requisite for additional Graphics classes and includes beginning information in areas of printing processes, careers, safety, design, layout, imageediting, computer illustration, digital printing, & bindery/finishing. Graphic Design & Production: Level 2 includes color theory, branding/corporate identity, CD/DVD cover design, and screen printing (t-shirts). Advanced Graphic Design: Level 3 includes units on design, photography, advanced digital imaging techniques, and many more creative projects. Graphic Output Processes: Level 4 includes live work projects, output, screen printing, multicolor production, and more. IMPORTANT TIPS There is NEVER nothing to do - there is always time to make thumbnail sketches for new ideas & projects help other students Remember: Practice makes perfect

8 PrintED Certification PRINT ED Certification In 1986 the Printing Industry Association of Georgia, in cooperation with the Georgia State Department of Education, developed a certification plan for high school Graphic Arts programs. That program has since come under the auspices of the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF), and has become the printing industry's national accreditation program for Graphic Communications courses of study at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The purpose of certification is to set training standards that will improve the level of instruction and will provide qualified potential employees for the printing industry. Standards have been established regarding equipment and facilities, supplies, funding, curriculum, program operation, teacher qualifications, and other areas to identify and recognize those schools which are operating exceptional programs. We are proud to be one of those programs certified nation wide. Students who meet these standards receive certificates listing the competencies they have acquired in the program. Students can earn certificates in any areas of certification based on the hours they have devoted to the area and the competencies they have mastered. Standard lists will be provided to students upon entering their second semester, but can be provided sooner if requested. McEachern High School can issue student certificates in the following 3 areas: INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING DESIGN and SCREEN PRINTING The following requirements must be met in order to earn a certificate: 1. Mastery of 80% of the identified skills 2. Maintain an 85 or above average in Graphic Communications 3. Complete a minimum of 3 semesters 4. Pass an End-of-Pathway Exam Student Benefits Equivalent of 6 months on-the-job training Increased placement opportunities Focused curriculum Pride in accomplishments National credentials Transfer of credit hours to colleges and technical schools through articulation agreements For more information, please visit the following website: