COURSE DESCRIPTION: This prerequisite for this course is Art Comprehensive I or Art History I or Art History II. Digital Design Projects I will acquaint students with the use of computers and digital media for the production of art. This one-semester course is geared toward developing artistic skills and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia presentations. The majority of coursework will be designed and produced utilizing Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator. At the completion of this course, the student may move into Digital Design Projects 2.
FCS Sequence & Scope for Intro to Art Curriculum - 5 UNITS OF STUDY MAKE UP THE SEMESTER: 1.Photoshop Basics 2.Origination of design, composition, and graphics 3.Manipulations of Photographic Images 4.Working with Text & Layering 5.Creating Conceptual and Narrative Imagery
TEXTBOOKS: The Annotated Mona Lisa, Carol Strickland PhotoShop CS4 for Dummies Art and Design in Photoshop: How to simulate just about anything from great works of art to urban graffiti Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature by Matt Kloskowski Photoshop CS3/CS4 Wow! Book
*Handouts from textbooks and additional readings provided by instructor
MATERIALS NEEDED/REQUIRED FOR THE COURSE: -Sketchbook -Jump Drive -Digital camera (if possible for assignments, but not required). *** You will need your own SD card. A phone with a camera will also work. -Headphones to view/listen to tutorials
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:
D Range C Range B Range A Range
Totaled Percentage: <59% 60% 65% 69% 70% 75% 79% 80% 85% 89% 90% 95% 100% Course Grade: F D- D D+ C- C C+ B- B B+ A- A A+
Course grade explanations
A: Excellent Demonstration of superior work in the fulfillment of the course requirements
B: Good Work that exceeds expectations in the fulfillment of the course requirements
C: Satisfactory Work that meets the course requirements
F: Failing Failure to meet minimum course goals—art experience assignments, written assignments, class participation, and other course requirements
Grade Distribution: Your grade will reflect the overall quality, thoroughness and dedication you have put forth in each part of the course listed below. Your grade will be determined as follows:
(a) Projects 70% of your final grade (b) Journal 15% of your final grade (c) Final Exam 15% of your final grade
Portfolio reviews will occur at the end of 6, 12, and 18 weeks and grade reports will be issued at these times. Parents may request a meeting with the teacher throughout the school year.
DAILY EXPECTATIONS: Be present-contribute to discussions, participate in course activities, use class time efficiently Be on-time, prepared, engage and persist in art experiences Complete all homework and class work with 100% effort and work on self-evaluation and improvement. Be responsible for tools, supplies, and computer lab Respect all people, computers, and materials in the computer lab Do your part to ensure the class runs smoothly-be careful not to distract other students
**PLEASE ALSO SEE CLASSROOM GUIDELINES ATTACHED**
DAILY REQUIREMENT: Bring your sketchbook and jump drive to class each day. Any additional materials will be provided by the instructor.
CHS PLAGIARISM STATEMENT: A particular kind of honor code violation occurs with plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s words, ideas, or artwork and the presentation of them as though they are entirely one’s own. Acts of plagiarism include but are not limited to using words, artwork or ideas from a published source (including the Internet) without proper documentation; using the work/artwork of another student (e.g., copying another student’s artwork, homework, composition); using excessive editing suggestions of another student, teacher, parent, or paid editor. Plagiarism on any project or paper at Chattahoochee High School will result in a zero for the assignment and an Honor Code Violation. Unless directly stipulated by the teacher, collaboration on written work/artwork is not acceptable. Students who willingly provide other students with access to their work are in violation of the Chattahoochee High School Honor Code.
TARDY POLICY Once the tardy bell rings AND YOU ARE NOT IN THE CLASSROOM, GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE TO GET A PASS TO ENTER THIS CLASS. EVEN IF YOU ARE 30 SECONDS LATE Please see the Tardy Policy in your Student Handbook.
ABSENCES AND MAKE-UP WORK: Students are responsible for ALL information covered in class. If absent, the student should: Check the ONLINE daily class blog and if you have questions ASK THREE RELIABLE CLASSMATES FIRST THEN YOU MAY ASK ME IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS. Handouts/Notes Outlines/PPTs can be found on the ONLINE daily class blog Talk with the instructor, before school starts, after class or during your lunch break about making up work - NOT AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. Make up work missed, including tests, within 2 school days of the original due date or you will receive a zero for missed assignments and missed tests. HELP SESSIONS, CONFERENCES: If you fall behind or need extra help/time, see Ms. Jones to set up a help session. Make arrangements the day before you plan to stay to avoid disappointment.
REVIEW THE GUIDELINES BELOW
CLASSROOM GUIDELINES
Students are allowed to: Go to the restroom or get a drink of water in the hallway adjacent to the classroom as long as they ask permission first, so I always know where everyone is.Listen to their own iPods using their headphones during designated studio times and in the studio art classroom, as long as their neighbor or I cannot hear their music and they are working on their art task.Talk to their neighbor as long as they keep the conversation to a dull roar and they are working on their art task while talking (no shouting).Students are NOT allowed to: Sit and talk to their friends and do “NOTHING” or work on homework for another class. Students have PLENTY to do in this course and ALWAYS have several options for what they can be working on (ie. Journal Assignments, Studio Assignments, Group Assignments, Special Differentiated Assignments for the Gifted and Challenged)Sit and eat breakfast/meals, sip their coffee and idly chat during art class (1st period particularly, since this the first class of the day, and the class that tends to forget my classroom IS NOT STARBUCKS! Come prepared to work on art for the full class period.Touch the items on the Instructor’s desk, except the rubrics for grading their work. Students should also not touch the items behind the Instructor’s desk. Students must ask permission to use art items/tools located there. For example, tools like X-acto knives require Instructor permission to use. Only students who have been trained on safety issues related to using X-acto knives are allowed to use them. Play their music over the classroom speakers or out loud. Only the Instructor chooses the music that plays out loud in the classroom. Students are also NOT allowed to play their music out loud from their device in the classroom. Students must use headphones when listening to music on their own devices.Swear/Cuss, use derogatory terms, or discuss inappropriate subjects (Inappropriate is defined at the Instructor’s discretion). Students will be written up immediately for any infractions. Parents will be contacted and infractions may result in detention.Leave my class early (7th period particularly, since this is the last class of the day, and the class that tends to ask) or leave my classroom/hallway/patio without permission. Students will be written up immediately for any infractions and infractions may result in detention.No FOOD or Drink are allowed in the Computer lab