Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy 1775 Williamson Road Macon, GA 31206

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1 Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy 1775 Williamson Road Macon, GA August 1, 2014 Dear Parent or Guardian, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my excitement about working with your child this semester. I look forward to learning more about your child each day because I care deeply about each of my students. During the first few weeks of the semester, I will introduce and reinforce my classroom procedures and expectations. I have also attached this information for your reference. Please acknowledge that you have received this information by signing the attached document and returning it to me. Additional information about our class will be provided on my website. This site will be used as a communication tool for you as well as the students in the class. This will keep you informed about assignments, projects, announcements, etc. To access this information use the following web address Also, note that if you ever have any comments, questions or concerns, I am available for phone calls and meetings most days during my planning period and after school. To schedule a meeting, you may contact me via at lucretia.fuller@bcsdk12.net or by calling the main office at Sincerely, I am excited about working with you and your child. I am looking forward to a great semester! Mrs. Lucretia Fuller Mrs. Lucretia Fuller CTAE Instructor

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3 Southwest High School 2014 COURSE SYLLABUS PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business Education & Computer Science CAREER PATHWAY: Web and Digital Design COURSE TITLE: Digital Design CLASS WEB PAGE: Teacher: Mrs. Lucretia Fuller Mr. Willie Batts, CTI Coordinator Room Number: 2016 Phone Number: Semester: 2013 Tutorial Days: Tu, Wed, & Th Textbook: Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks Tutorial Hours: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Textbook Price: Tutorial Location: Auditorium Department Philosophy:The Career Technology Education Department believes that education s most important function is to provide all students with the skills needed for post-secondary and careers. This is accomplished by providing interest-based programs that meet industry standards. Course Description: Using web design as the platform for product design and presentation, students will create and learn digital media applications using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and digital imaging for various format. The digital media and interactive media projects developed and published showcase the student skills and ability. Emphasis will be placed on effective use of tools for interactive multimedia production including storyboarding, visual development, project management, digital citizenship, and web processes. Students will create and design web sites that incorporate digital media elements to enhance content of web site. Georgia Performance Standards: Course Standards IT-DD 1 IT-DD - 2 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry. Research, explain, and summarize current state of the web, functions of the web, and future trends emerging of the web. IT-DD-6 IT-DD-7 Identify and develop model digital products that reveal a professional layout and look by applying design principles to produce professional quality digital products. Create and edit images and graphics. IT-DD-3 Identify logistical, ethical, and legal Issues related to digital media and apply concepts to use of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital images in digital products. IT-DD-8 IT-DD-9 Plan, produce, edit, and publish digital audio. Plan, edit, produce, and post a multimediarich video project. IT-DD-4 IT-DD-5 Develop a plan to create, design, and market a web site with digital content to a specific target market. Explore and write using the various writing styles used on web sites and in digital content to get the intended message across. IT-DD-10 IT-DD-11 Plan, produce, edit, and publish animations. Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events. Articulation: This course is Bibb County approved and articulated with Central Georgia Technical College. Course Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Technology or Computing in the Modern World Career Pathway Level 1 Course: Introduction to Digital Technology Level 2 Course: Digital Design Level 3 course: Web Design

4 Certifications: IC3 (at the end of Advanced Website Design) Career Choices: Occupation Specialties Level of Education Needed Average Salary Computer and Information Bachelor s Degree plus work experience $101,400 Systems Manager Computer Specialist Associate s Degree $55,640 Website Designer/Programmer Bachelor s Degree $73,674 Graphic Designer Bachelor s Degree $44,034 Course Schedule Week 1 Intro to Digital Design/FBLA/Procedures Week 19 Employability Skills Week 2 Intro to Digital Week 20 Employability Skills Design/FBLA/Procedures Week 3 Design Principles & Web 2.0 and 3.0 Week 21 Video Productions Tools Week 4 Design Principles Week 22 Video Productions Week 5 Design Principles Week 23 Video Productions Week 6 Design Principles Week 24 Video Productions Week 7 Graphics Week 25 Animation Week 8 Graphics Week 26 Animation Week 9 Graphics Week 27 Animation Week 10 Graphics Week 28 Animation Week 11 Audio Productions Week 29 Integrating Standards Projects Week 12 Audio Productions Week 30 Integrating Standards Projects Week 13 Audio Productions Week 31 Integrating Standards - Projects Week 14 Audio Productions Week 32 Portfolio Week 15 Integrating Standards Design Week 33 Portfolio Productions Projects Week 16 Integrating Standards Design Week 34 Portfolio Productions Projects Week 17 Integrating Standards Design Week 35 Portfolio Productions Week 18 Integrating Standards Design Productions Week 36 Review and Final Exam Internet Acceptable Use: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Bibb County School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the Bibb County School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for a period of not less than one week. The teacher s website will be used as an integral part of this course are available at: Students will be using the Schoology website to receive and submit assignments to the instructor. Other instructional websites that could used for instructional purposes include Google . FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular national student organization designed to offer students the opportunity to participate in leadership activities both in and out of the classroom. Members have the

5 opportunity to go on field trips, participate in competitive events, perform community service, interact with the business community, and attend state and national conferences. FBLA is a required component of this class. FBLA dues are mandatory for all students enrolled in this class at the cost of $15. GRADING SCALE:* Area Percentage Area Percentage Assignments 40% Final Exam 100% Assessments 50% Homework 10% Total 100% Total 100% Assignments/Projects, Assessments, and Final Exam comprises 20% of your final Homework comprise 80% of your final grade. grade. Required Material: 1. FBLA Membership Dues $ Writing utensil (pencil or pen blue or black ink ONLY) 3. Notebook Paper (Students will use internet resources such as Schoology, Dropbox, SkyDrive and Google Drive to help organize and save files.) Late Assignments: Most assignments are done in class. Occasional homework assignments will be necessary to ensure you are prepared for classroom discussions. You are responsible for maintaining the pace of the class. I will more than happy to help you if you are falling behind including staying after school. Please do not feel embarrassed to ask for help. Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve make-up assignments for absences from the teacher. An ABSENCE is any time that you are not physically present in class. This includes, but is not limited to, field trips, suspension, tardy, etc. Students have five (5) school days to make up missed work. After-school work can be done via appointment. Re-do Policy: Students are encouraged to re-do substandard (below 70) work. I will work with you to help you pass this course. YOU must be a partner with this and be willing to put in 100% effort. PBIS Behavior Management System Student behavior will be managed using the positive reinforcements developed in accordance with the school PBIS team. The PRIDE Matrix has been developed to help alleviate behavior in all areas of the school including classroom, hallway, and lunchroom. Perform and Achieve (Graduate on time, apply effective in the classroom, use data and feedback to strategize, stay on your strong side and control your weak side ) Respect Self and Others (Follow directions immediately, use appropriate and courteous language, keep hands, feet, and objects to self) Inspire Others by Leading (Arrive to class early, encourage good behavior, report problems) Do What is Responsible (Set learning goals, adhere to policies and procedures, be in your seat when the tardy bell rings) Engage Positively with the Environment (Be prepared for all classes, cooperate with teachers and peers, tidy the classroom)

6 Classroom Rules and Procedures All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct Book and Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy Student Handbook will be enforced.** Additionally, students will abide by the expectations of the classroom. These rules include: - Students will respect the teacher, their fellow students, and their environment. - All students are expected to arrive to class promptly and prepared. As soon as the last bell rings, students are expected to be in their seats, otherwise a student is considered tardy. - It is the student s responsibility to bring all required materials to class every day. - Cheating will not be tolerated! - NO gum, candy, food, or drinks are allowed in this classroom. - Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in the classroom - Students are not to groom in class, this includes hair, make-up, nails, etc - Cellular phones should be left in lockers per school policy. CD players, MP3 players, hand-held games, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed in class at any time. Devices will be confiscated and given to Administration. Cards or dice are prohibited and will be confiscated and destroyed. - When using the computer lab, NO student is to use the computer for activities that do not relate to this class. When allowed to use the Internet, visiting websites that are not appropriate for school or not educationally related is prohibited. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student handbook. - Students may talk quietly during designated time-frames. Under no circumstances should students talk while the teacher is instructing. - Students will sit in their assigned seat (if applicable) each day. The teacher reserves the right to redesign the classroom seating chart at any time. - Students may not leave the class during the first 10 minutes nor the last 10 minutes of class. - Students will not misuse the computers in class in any fashion (Facebook, hacking, games, etc.). - Students should come to class prepared with notebook paper, and writing utensil every day. Positive reinforcement: Praise, , Phone Calls, Good News Cards, Incentives, Awards, and/or etc. are issued to the student as means of positive reinforcement. Consequences for not adhering to classroom rules, procedures, and expectations: If the student chooses NOT to follow the classroom rules, procedures, and expectations, a ZERO will be given for any assignments missed and the following steps will be taken (depending on the severity of the infraction): 1st offense Verbal warning 2nd offense Teacher & student discussion; parent notification: 3rd offense Administrative referral Severe clause Immediately referred to Administrator * This course does not have an End of Course Test (EOCT). ** All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct book and Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy Student Handbook will be enforced.

7 Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy 1775 Williamson Road Macon, GA COURSE SYLLABUS PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business Education & Computer Science CAREER PATHWAY: Web and Digital Design COURSE TITLE: Digital Design CLASS WEB PAGE: Teacher: Mrs. Lucretia Fuller Room Number: 2016 Phone Number: Student and Parent Signature Acknowledgement of Receipt Form The course syllabus is a general plan for the course. All of the information contained in the course syllabus calendar is subject to change. Any major changes will be announced in class and updated on my website to be shared with their parents/guardians. Acknowledgment of Receipt: By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read and understood the contents in the course syllabus. Student Acknowledgement: Student Name (Print) Student Signature Parent Acknowledgement: Parent Name (Print) Parent Signature