Course Syllabus
Computer Graphic Design II
            

Computer Graphic Design II will continue to introduce you to simple image manipulation on the computer screen.  Basic drawing tools and their use will be presented along with projects designed to allow the student to use these tools creatively.  The elements and principles of art are utilized as a basis for good design.  Techniques for manipulating text and graphics to create impactful designs will be covered.  Students will learn basic animation and web design while exploring various forms of media as an art form or as a means to convey a message.  Design for multimedia presentations will also be covered.  


Necessary Materials Needed Daily
-Pencils
-Erasers
-Jump drive or Pen drive – ALL work must be stored on this AS WELL AS YOUR H-DRIVE.
-Notebook and/or Lined Paper
-Folder
-Sketchbook - this will be supplied for you

General Course Requirements
-Students will complete numerous class projects, which will include preliminary planning, drawing, and sketching.
-Students will regularly engage in class discussions and critiques.
-Students will complete various reading and writing assignments
-Students will complete various quizzes and tests including a mid-term and final exam.  

Grading Scale
Grades are derived on a point basis. Points are assigned for supplies, progress checks, worksheet, projects, papers, tests, etc. At the end of each grading period, all points are added up and computed as follows:
-100 - 90 %     A
-89 -80 %       B
-79 - 70 %      C
-69 - 60 %      D
-59 - 0 %       F
Each quarter counts as 2/5 of the semester grade; the final counts for 1/5. All students will take all final exams regardless of quarter grades. Please note that there are several extra credit opportunities given throughout the year. If you feel your grades are not as high as you would like, please take advantage of these extra credit assignments.

Grading
Computer Graphic Design II is an advanced class.  Although there will be adequate review over content as well as software, students should be ready to move on to the advanced level.  If extra help is needed, the student will need to spend extra time outside of class.
Projects will be graded with the following criterion on an advanced level:
-Creativity
-Effort
-Following the directions and expectations of the assignment
-Craftsmanship
-Aesthetics

Final Exam
Exams will measure student achievement of previously covered content standards.  Tests will include various types of questioning as well as include performance assessment.  They will also include a portfolio presentation of the students’ work thus far.  Due to the performance assessment as well as the portfolio presentation, students will be given time to work prior to the day of the scheduled final.  Seniors are exempt from the second semester final if they have a C or better with their combined quarter grades.

Homework
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and must be completed by the due date.  Homework will include various assignments ranging from reading assignments to sketchbook drawings.

Academic Honesty
It is expected that students will use genuine, sincere, and fair means for the accomplishment of tests, tasks, or projects from which evaluations of progress shall be determined.  Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to using others' ideas or words without properly citing them, copying another students daily homework assignments, and/or cutting and pasting from the Internet.  Students found plagiarizing, copying or cheating in any way will receive automatic zeros and have phone calls made to their parents.  In addition, a write-up of the incident will be given to the student’s counselor.  Students may receive a permanent mark on their academic record reflecting their indiscretion and receive an F for the quarter or semester.

Attendance
If a student has an excused absence from class he or she is responsible for the assignments/ homework that were missed.  The student has two class days for every day he or she was excused absent to make-up the assignment.  It is up to the student to inquire about missed work and tests.  Zeros will be given if a student fails to make up work within an acceptable timeframe.  Unexcused absences void all make-up privileges.

Late Work
Homework assignments may not be turned in late.  If a paper or project is turned in late, the student is still responsible for the work; however, credit will be deducted by 50%.
 

(Parents and students: please consult individual teachers for grading policies, extra credit info, class procedures, etc.)