EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS CURRICULUM GUIDE HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICAL ARTS GRAPHIC ARTS I

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS CURRICULUM GUIDE HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICAL ARTS GRAPHIC ARTS I

SUBJECT AREA PHILOSOPHY The Practical Arts department offers students exposure and sequentially developed offerings in the areas of Industrial Arts and Home Economics. Emphasis of the program is to develop concepts and skills in the disciplines of Food Preparation, Nutrition, Child Care, Textiles, Auto Mechanics, Wood Shop, Electronics, Metal, Electricity, Photography, Graphic Arts, Drafting, and Architectural Drafting and Design. Industrial Technology within our society is addressed by the staff of the Practical Arts Department.

DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL GOALS 1.To acquire basic skills in obtaining information solving problems, thinking critically and communicating effectively. 2.To acquire a stock of basic information concerning the principles of the physical, biological and social sciences, the historical record of human achievements and failures and current social issues. 3.To become an effective and responsible contributor to the decision-making processes of the political and other institutions of the community, state, country and world. 4.To acquire the knowledge skills and understanding that permit him/her to play a satisfying and responsible role as both producer and consumer. 5.To acquire job entry level skills and, also, to acquire knowledge necessary for further education. 6.To acquire the understanding of and the ability to form responsible relations with a wide range of other people, including but not limited to those with social and cultural characteristics different from his/her own. 7.To acquire the capacities for playing satisfying and responsible role in family life. 8.To acquire the knowledge, habits and attitudes that promote personal and public health, both physical and mental. 9.To acquire the ability and the desire to express himself/herself creatively in one or more of the arts, and to appreciate the aesthetic expressions of other people. 10. To acquire an understanding of ethical principles and values and the ability to apply them to his/her own life. 11. To develop an understanding of his/her own worth, abilities, potentialities, and limitations. 12. To learn to enjoy the process of learning and to acquire the skills necessary for a lifetime of continuous learning and adaptation to change.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Graphic Arts I This course provides the student with the basic fundamentals of printing techniques, photography, graphic design and layout and related skills. Emphasis will be on basic lithography, screen process and photographic reproduction techniques and principles along with career orientation. Minimum Proficiencies Students will be able to: 1.Demonstrate a basic knowledge of proper offset press operations. 2.Develop and print black and white pictures. 3.Display an understanding of the terminology associated with the graphic arts field. 4.Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic screen process printing tool and techniques. 5.Show an awareness of career opportunities in the graphic arts field. 6.Operate all mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

COURSE OBJECTIVES Graphic Arts I 1.To define and list the 5 areas of Graphic Arts. 2.To demonstrate the principles of good graphic design. 3.To demonstrate by using, computer typesetting and design principles. 4.List the common parts of all camera's. 5.To develop black and white continuous tone film. 6.To develop black and white line film. 7.To hand cut screen stencils. 8.To process photographic screen stencils. 9.To operate a process camera safely and properly. 10. To operate an offset duplicate safely and properly. 11. To operate an engraving machine safely and properly. 12. To list the major parts and functions of an offset duplicator. 13. To list and describe the major steps in film processing. 14. To identify and describe the major cameras in Graphic Arts. 15. To demonstrate by making a book the major parts processed in the construction of a book. 16. To list the materials that can be printed on and the process to do the printing. 17. To operate an electrostatic plate maker. 18. To operate an electric arc plate maker. 19. To perform and describe to steps of plate making for the off set duplicator. 20. To print black and white negatives. 21. To make and print half tone pictures. 22. To operate and use all equipment of a photographic darkroom safely and properly. 23. To operate and use all equipment of a process darkroom safely and properly. 23. To operate paper finishing equipment safely and properly.

COURSE OUTLINE Graphic Arts I I. Design A. Graphic communication 1. Image generation 2. Preproduction and production 3. Finishing, binding and packaging B. Design principles 1. Message analysis 2. Balance C. Typography 1. The printers point system 2. Classification of typeface D. Layout 1. Thumbnail layout 2. Rough layout 3. Computer layout 4. Comprehensive layout 5. Mechanical layout E. Course objectives stressed: 1,3,24 F. District goals stressed: 1,4,5,6,8,9,12 G. Minimum proficiencies stressed: 3,5,6 H. Sources used: Graphic Communications, photo off set fundamentals I. A.V.A. materials: J. Labs used: typesetting, drawing and clip art, computer typesetting K. Evaluation: projects, quizzes and progress observation II. Image Generation A. Image by hand set foundry 1. Type composition 2. Rubber stamp B. Cold composition 1. Image generation by linoleum block 2. Image generation by technical illustration 3. Image generation by clip art and preprinted type 4. Image generation by strike-on 5. Image generation by computer 6. Image generation by continuous tone photography C. Course objectives stressed: 1,2,3,5,6,11,13,14,16,20,21,22,24 D. District goals stressed: 1,2,4,5,6,9,11 E. Minimum proficiencies stressed: 3,5,6 F. Sources used: Graphic communication, photo offset fundamentals G. A.V.A. materials: H. Labs used: computer typesetting, a. pagemaker, b. typestyler, c. MacPaint, d. MacWriter, block cutting, photography I. Evaluation: projects, quizzes, progress observation

III. Screen Process Printing A. Print equipment B. Hand-cut film stencil method 1. Types of film 2. Cutting film 3. Adhering film 4. Blocking out screens 5. Printing hand-cut screening C. Photographic indirect screening method 1. Preparing the positive ( burning film) 2. Mixing developer and developing film 3. Adhering to screen 4. Blocking out screens 5. Printing with indirect screening method D. Photographic direct stencil method 1. Preparing the positive 2. Preparing the emulsion and sensitizer 3. Coating the screen 4. Exposures and developing 5. Blocking out screens 6. Printing with indirect screening method E. Course objectives stressed: 1,7,8,9,12,13,16,20,21,22,23,24 F. District goals stressed: 1,2,4,5,6,9,11 G. Minimum proficiencies stressed: 3,4,5,6 H. Sources used: graphic communications, photo offset fundamentals I. A.V.A. materials: J. Labs used: handcut project, photographic projects a direct and indirect, poster, t-shirt design K. Evaluation: Projects and quizzes and progress observation IV. Continuous Tone Photography A. Cameras 1. Pinhole 2. Box 3. folding 4. 35mm 5. Single lens reflex (SLR's) 6. Twin lens reflex (TLR's) 7. Studio B. Films 1. Black and white a. Speed b. Grain c. Contrast C. Processing black and white film and prints 1. Film a. Loading cassettes and tanks

b. Steps in developing 2. Print materials a. Papers b. Exposures and use of enlarger c. Print processing chemicals D. Finishing prints 1. Handling 2. Drying 3. Mounting E. Course objectives stressed: 1,2,4,5,13,14,20,22,24 F. District goals stressed: 1,4,5,6,8,9,11,12 G. Minimum proficiencies stressed: 2,5,6 H. Sources used: graphic communication, photo offset fundamentals, magazines: Peterson's Photography, Popular Photography I. A.V.A. materials: Kodak videos, 1. The Art of Photo Composition, 2. Photographing People, 3. Effective use of Lenses, 4. Glamour Photography J. Labs used: shooting film, developing film, printing film, contact prints, enlargements, toneing K. Evaluation: observation of progress, projects, quizzes V. Offset Duplicating A. Process photography 1. Chemical preparation 2. Camera preparation 3. Exposing a line negative 4. Exposing a halftone negative 5. Developing film 6. Making positives 7. Computing enlargement and reductions B. Stripping 1. Negative placement on golden rod flat 2. Windows and opaquing 3. Step and repeat flat 4. Registration C. Platemaking 1. Set up for electric arc plate maker 2. Set up for electrostatic plate maker 3. Development of plates a. Electric arc 3m plates b. Electrostatic 4. Safety handling of plates and chemicals D. Offset duplicator operation 1. Theory of operation 2. Mounting plate to press 3. Water systems and supplies 4. Ink systems and supplies 5. Feed systems and paper supplies

6. Registration systems 7. Cylinder systems 8. Delivery systems 9. Safety systems E. Course objectives stressed: 1,2,3,6,9,10,12,13,14,16,17 F. District goals stressed: 1,4,6,9,10,11,12 G. Minimum proficiencies stressed: 1,3,5,6 H. Sources used: graphic communications, photo offset fundamentles I. A.V.A. materials: J. Labs used: greeting card, notepad, business card K. Evaluation: projects, quizzes, progress observation VI. Finishing A. Operations 1. Scoring 2. Cutting 3. Jogging 4. Drilling 5. Stapling 6. Folding B. Paper 1. Sizes and weights 2. Classification 3. Cutters C. Binding 1. Gathering 2. Collating 3. Numbering 4. Casing a book 5. Laminating 6. Packaging D. Course objectives stressed: 1,2,11,14,15,16,23,24 E. District goals stressed: 1,4,6,9,10,11,12 F. Minimum proficiencies stressed: 3,5,6 G. Sources used: graphic communications, photo offset fundamentals H. A.V.A. materials: I. Labs used: book binding, laminating, mounting, booklet, leaflet J. Evaluation: projects, quizzes, progress observations

EVALUATION PROCEDURES Graphic Arts I 1st marking period Daily progress observation 20% Quizzes 20% Projects 40% Marking period examination 20% 100% 2nd marking period Daily progress observation 20% Quizzes 40% Projects 40% 100% Mid term grade 1st marking period 40% 2nd marking period 40% Mid term examination 20% 100% 3rd marking period Daily progress observation 20% Quizzes 20% Projects 40% Marking period examinations 20% 100% 4th marking period Final assignment/projects 40% Quizzes 20% Marking period examinations 20% Progress observation 20% 100% Final grade 1st marking period 20% 2nd marking period 20% 3rd marking period 20% 4th marking period 20% Final examination 20% 100%

MARKING SYSTEM USED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. Report cards shall be issued quarterly and shall indicate a grade, the number of absences and comments for each course. 2. Progress reports may be issued midway through each quarter. 3. All grades shall be in letter form and with the following equivalents. A 92-100 Outstanding Achievement B 84-91 Above Average Achievement C 77-83 Average Achievement D 70-76 Minimal Achievement F Below 70 Unacceptable Achievement I Incomplete M Medical Excuse (For Physical Education) WC Withdrawal of Credit (Attendance Policy) WP Withdraw Passing WF Withdraw Failing

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Graphic Arts I Textbook: Graphic Communications, McKnight, sec. ed. 1979 Photo Offset Fundamentals, McKnight, 4th ed 1980 Photography in Focus, National Textbook Co., 3rd ed. 1985 Guide to Photography, Bennett & McKnight Publishing Co., 1985