PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS Course Syllabus Instructor Kaye Davis Animation and Graphic Design & Illustration BFA, all level art certification, MS, T&I certification Ben Barber Career Academy Phone: Phone: 682-314-1600 email address: kathleendavis@misdmail.org Course Description and Objectives This course will introduce students to careers in the Arts, Audio/Video" Technology and Communications career cluster. Students will develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills and educational requirements for those careers." Student Goals: Identify and understand the basic theory in Audio/Video Production and Graphic Design Understand the phases of production from brainstorming to distribution Apply techniques learned in class to produce a portfolio on the six week project Understand the potential careers, salaries, and expectation of the Arts and AV cluster References and Resources Video Communication & Production Worktext and Cybercollege.com Teacher tutorials Online resources Course Scope and Sequence TEKS 130.82 Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster require, in addition to creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.
Six Weeks Calendar All Projects and dates are subject to change Week 1 Due: September 2, 2015 Syllabi, Safety and file management/curriculum overview Communicating Professionally Leadership and agendas, resume writing Assessment Week 2-3 Due: September 10, 2015 Careers in Radio Broadcasting Radio history and timeline Script wtiting/marketing Recording Vocals Recording Foley sounds and editing Final project-radio commercial Assessment Week 3-4 Due: September 18, 2015 Careers in Graphic Design and Illustration Graphic Design basics of typography Design Process and Principles Adobe Photoshop Basics Quizk Photoshop Projects Final Projet Poster Design for commercial Assessement Week 4-5 Due: September 28, 2015 Careers in Video Shot Composition Storyboarding History of film Scripting Stop Motion for Final Project Assessment Week 5-6 Due: October 7 Independent project Compilation of visual communication Introduced to Flash-Dynamic type Create commercial using all areas-radio, Graphics, Video/basic animation (Presented in Powerpoint) Final Assessment
Assessments Daily work and assignments 60% (See scope and sequence for daily activities) Assessment/tests/Major projects 40% Assessement over each area of Visual communications Final Powerpoint Presentation Grading Percentages A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 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 30 points per day of any given assignment.(project and group based curriculum) 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.
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.
After reading the course syllabus and classroom expectations, please sign below and return this sheet to the teacher no later than August 27, 2015 Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology 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 email address Parent signature Date: Parent contact phone number (s) Parent email address
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