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1 Graphic Design/Illustration (1 credit) Course Syllabus Next course: Advanced Graphic Design/Illustration (2 credits 11,12) Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (2-3 credits) Instructor Kaye Davis Animation and Graphic Design & Illustration BFA, all level art certification, MS, T&I certification Ben Barber Career Academy Phone: Phone: address: ACA Certification Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop Practice tests will be given and final test requires a minimum grade of 700 in order to recieve a certification in that application. Test fees paid for by Ben Barber Career and Technology Course Description and Objectives Students will construct and maintain an electronic file management system for all folders and assignments created during the course. Assignments will be printed and kept in a student s notebook. The anatomy of type will be explored and manipulation of typography. Will practice using design terminology, acquire an understanding of the fundamentals of design and design principles. Student will gain a basic understanding of vector and raster-based computer environment. Image manipulation will be explored requiring different file formats. Student will practice use of color theory and design variables related to it. Will examine electronic color through additive and subtractive color. A variety of software packages related to advertising and design will be used, providing student awareness of computer technology in this field. Basic skills will be developed for identifying basic design elements and fundamental principles. Student will experience exposure to page layout and electronic drawing tools. Analyze different aspects of the advertising design field and determine the nature of work, career opportunities, and the tools and skills necessary for success in the industry. Career and educational opportunities related to advertising and desktop publishing will be explored. Additional Requirements Instructor may modify dates (Due February 12, 2016) Website created reflecting assignments completed. Student must maintain for final grade assessment for the semester. (Due October 6, 2015) Students will research online, assigned information concerning advertising and graphic design using a digital timeline. Will turn in for a test grade. Must be typed (using 12pt) May be double spaced, using 1 in. margins Must be a full page with the original article and images attached. May be advertising using animation, computer aided design, robotics, internet print, the history of advertising etc... Must have full name and class period typed on summary

2 References Adobe refererences and tutorials for software used in the course Very good sites for practicing graphic design and use of tools in Adobe outside of class Internet resources Teacher tutorials Scope and Sequence for Graphic Design/Illustration TEKS (a) General requirements. Graphic design includes the knowledge and application of creative design, theory, principles, and practices as related to communication media. (b) Rapid advances in technology have created new career opportunities, and demands in trades and industry. T&I supports integration of academic and career and technology knowledge and skills. All assignments electronic Practice ACA test Illustrator and InDesign Dates subject to change/per instructor Week 1.. Syllabi/File Management/Begint InDesign Lessons Interface and Typography (Terminology assessment) Week 2,3..InDesign Lesson - Newsletter/ Design Principles/Art Elements Week 4,5..InDesign Brochure - Assessment Logo/Art Elements and Design Principles Test Week 6.. Illustrator Lessons/ Illustrator Tools Weeks 7,8 Illustrator Lessons/Shapes and functions Illustrator Lessons/ Logos Week 9,10 Illustrator Lessons/Hamburger (Building graphic design images)illustrator Lessons/ Week 11,12 Basic functions using Photoshop. Will take the ACA test Illustrator and InDesign

3 Assessments Daily work and assignments 60% (See scope and sequence for daily activities) Assessment/tests/Major projects 40% Correct file management /Terminology test In class review over software tools and function Basic procedures using InDesign tools and procedures Test /file formats vector and raster/color management In class performance over practiced procedures using Illustratator, Photoshop, InDesign Grading Percentages A B C F Below 70 Final Exam 20% (per district policy) Absences/Make-up work All excused absences must be made up before school or after school Before school 6:30 AM 7:00 AM After school Immediately after 2:30pm. ( Special arrangements made for students on other campuses) Student will be responsible for asking teacher about any make-up work or assignments that are due after an absence. Student will be responsible for scheduling/coordinating the make-up time with teacher. (Failure to make up work will be a zero) Students who fail a major test/assessment (below 70%) will be allowed to retake or correct up to a 70% grade. This does not include semester examinations. All retakes or corrections must be completed prior to the end of each six week grading period unless the student is afforded time, after the six week grading period, as a result of the district s absent/make-up guidelines. All students are required to participate in all assignments. Participation will reflect 20 points per day of any given assignment. Posting Student Work:Student grades will be posted in Skyward parent portal within five business days for daily grades and major grades. Special consideration is given to major projects, including lengthy writing assignments. Grading Practices: Six weeks grades shall be obtained by averaging daily work (homework, class work, or daily/pop quizzes, MISD Curriculum Based Assessments, etc.) and major grades (tests, projects, lengthy assignments, etc). The exceptions include science classes which include grades for labs, English classes which include grades for writing assignments, and Foreign Language which include grades for speaking/listening. Daily assignments may count more than once, but no more than twice.

4 Graphic Design/Illustration Classroom Rules/Expectations Please... No food or drinks allowed in the classroom or computer lab (Gum must not be seen or heard) No perfume, hand lotion, or makeup to be used/applied in the classroom or computer lab. ID s are to be worn at all times. (ID s required for use of digital devices) Backpacks and purses may be placed on the floor next to computer or left in wall pockets in the lab area. They are not to be on table next to computers. Chairs must be pushed in before leaving classroom/lab. No rolling in chairs and feet on the floor (not on tables or chairs) Computers are to be left in the same configuration as found. Leave desktop as is. NO CHANGES Folders are not to be opened on the desktop. All student work and assignments must be in student folder. (NOT ON the DESKTOP) Please ask for help if not sure of where to save files. Headsets, ipods, and other devices are not to be used (per district policy) As in the workplace, cell phone use and texting is inappropriate except when allowed by teacher. Drawing tablets will be provided for student use in the classroom. Each student will be responsible for returning all digital tablets and digital pens to their original place before the end of class. Student ID s will be placed in numbered pocket assigned by instructor. Please raise hand before asking a question so the question may be answered. No talking while the teacher is talking. Be respectful of other students and teacher. No profane language will be used in classroom. Before the end of class: All notebooks will be put back in the assigned place. All materials, magazines, and handouts must be put back in their appropriate place. Other Expectations Do not work on other assignments when given a class/lab assignment Do not ask non-subject related questions during class/group discussion Do not put head down or sleep while in class Participation in class discussions/activities are required for full activity credit. Academic Dishonesty Page 37 Frontier High Student Handbook Academic dishonesty cheating or plagiarism is not acceptable. Cheating includes the copying of another student s work, homework, class work, test answers, etc. as one s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author. A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be subject to loss of credit for the work in question, as well as disciplinary penalties, acording to the Student Code of Conduct.

5 After reading the course syllabus and classroom expectations, please sign below and return this sheet to the teacher no later than August 27, 2015 Graphic Design/Illustration Kaye Davis (Teacher) Please PRINT the high school attending Please PRINT student s name here: Student signature Grade level Date: Student cell phone number, and/or address Parent signature Date: Parent contact phone number (s) Parent address

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