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  Olympian High School  

Graphic Design Syllabus     Instructor

Steven Exum

Phone

(619) 656-2400

Room

304

E-mail

[email protected]

  Course  Rationale:   This  is  a  one  year  course  and  fulfills  the  UC/CSU  “F”  requirement.   Pre-­‐requisites:   The  pre-­‐requisite  for  this  course  is  Multimedia.  Students  should  have  a  general  knowledge  of  computer  functions  and   file  management  to  successfully  complete  this  course.   Course  Description:   This  course  provides  entry  and  intermediate  level  training  in  computer  graphics  and  design.  Some  modules  can  include   advance  training  and/or  specialized  curriculums  in  such  areas  as  animation.  Students  learn  basic  computer  operating,   terminology,  peripheral  use,  and  file  management/integration.  The  creative  and  technical  process  of  project   management  is  taught  with  an  emphasis  placed  on  concept  to  completion  planning.  Instruction  covers  typography,   design  elements  and  color  management.  Students  learn  software  packages  covering  page  layout,  illustration,  and  photo   manipulation  and  scanning  with  some  modules  offering  instruction  in  specialized  software  for  web  design  and   animation.  Instruction  may  or  may  not  include  hand-­‐drawing  techniques.     Course  Objectives:   1) To  learn  the  vocabulary  associated  with  Multi  Media.   2) To  learn  how  to  appropriately  critique  design  pieces.   3) To  explore  the  nature  of  creativity  and  the  creative  process.   4) To  develop  knowledge  of  safe  working  procedures  in  the  design  studio.   5) To  learn  and  develop  artistic  studio  skills  and  techniques.   6) To  promote  student  awareness  of  design  related  career  opportunities.     Course  Content  and  College  Preparation:   The  course  goals  and  objectives  reflect  the  Visual  Arts  State  Framework,  the  National  Visual  Arts  Standards,  and  the   Sweetwater  Union  High  School  District  Content  Standards.    An  emphasis  will  be  placed  on  developing  college  readiness   skills  and  this  will  be  accomplished  by  promoting  and  supporting  the  Habits  of  Mind  and  the  Academic  Literacy  Plan  for   success  in  college-­‐level  course-­‐work.        

 

  College  Readiness  Skills:   The  College  Readiness  Skills  that  will  be  addressed  in  this  course  will  be:  1)  Describing  and  summarizing  using  discipline-­‐ specific  academic  language,  2)  Analysis  (Comparing  and  Contrasting)  in  order  to  support  inferences  and  draw   conclusions,  3)  Synthesis,  in  order  to  develop  new  insights  and  4)  Evaluation  according  to  a  set  of  standards  or  criteria.     Recommended  Student  Materials:     •    1  Google  account  for  cloud  storage  and  file  transfers   •    1  -­‐9x12”  Sketchbook,  White  Drawing  Paper  (50  sheets  are  sufficient  for  entire  year,  recommend  spiral                    binding  and  hardboard  cover,  please  no  newsprint  paper  or  gummed  bindings).   •    Several  #2  Pencils   •  A  pad  of  tracing  paper  (9  x  12)   •    Black  fine  line  felt  tip  pen/marker,  i.e.  uniball  (NO  SHARPIES  OR  PERMANENT  MARKERS  are  allowed)         •    A  good  quality  white  eraser  (No  Pink  Pearl).     •    A  quality  pencil  sharpener  (with  canister  to  catch  shavings  preferred)   •    Set  of    (12)  colored  pencils  and  markers.   •    -­‐1-­‐      12”  ruler.   •  An  8  or  16GB  USB  Drive     Computer  Lab  Student  Expectations:   This  class  is  a  production  class  that  will  require  you  to  always  behave  in  a  responsible  and  mature  manner.    Because  of   the  nature  of  this  class  (activity-­‐based)  it  is  important  that  every  student  understands  and  follows  the  rules  and   guidelines  of  this  class.        Equipment:   •    All  equipment  will  be  checked  out  to  students.   •   I  will  return  the  equipment  in  the  same  working  condition,  as  it  was  when  it  was  checked  out  to  me.  If  not,  I  agree  to   make  arrangements  for  myself  or  my  parents  to  replace  or  repair  the  equipment.     Procedures:   •   At  the  start  of  class,  each  student  will  sign  in  at  the  teachers  desk,  or  will  be  marked  absent  for  the  day.   •   Each  student  will  clean  the  computer  screen,  desktop,  keyboard  and  mouse  of  their  station  once  per  week.   •   The  last  2  minutes  of  class  each  day,  each  student  will  straighten  the  monitor,  keyboard  and  mouse  as  well  as  push  in   the  chair  of  the  station  before  leaving.     Behavior:   •    All  school-­‐wide  rules  apply   •   No  Food  or  Drink  is  allowed  in  the  computer  lab  at  anytime.  Finish  it  outside  of  the  classroom.   •   Phone  calls  and  texting  are  not  allowed  at  anytime     •    The  Internet:   Can  only  be  used  as  a  tool  for  the  class.  Everything  else  is  deemed  inappropriate  use.  It  is  not  an  invitation  to  view   whatever  you  like.  Violence,  sex,  drugs,  alcohol,  guns,  gangs,  vulgarity,  racism  or  socially  inappropriate  material  

 

  are  grounds  for  immediate  dismissal  from  the  class.     Downloading,  installing,  using  proxies  etc  is  not  allowed,  and  will  be  viewed  as  destruction  of  school  property.  A   referral  will  be  written  as  well  as  possible  dismissal  from  the  class  or  the  school.     Expectations   As  a  student  in  the  Graphic  Design  course,  I  understand  that  it  is  a  time  sensitive  media.  Attendance  and  arriving  to   class  on  time  is  essential  for  me  to  pass  this  class  and  is  essential  for  my  success  and  the  members  of  any  group  that  I   might  be  a  part  of.         If  I  miss  class  with  an  absence,  or  are  tardy  to  class  (in  the  door  after  the  bell  without  a  signed/dated  note  from  a   teacher/counselor/administrator)...I  am  NOT  eligible  for  that  day’s  participation  points.  Students  are  expected  to  be  on   time  every  day,  the  school  tardy  policy  will  be  followed;  3  tardies  or  more  will  result  in  an  “F”  in  citizenship.         I  understand  the  subject  matter  in  my  projects  cannot  include:  violence,  sex,  drugs,  alcohol,  guns,  gangs,  vulgarity,   racism  or  socially  inappropriate  material.  Failure  to  follow  these  criteria  could  cause  you  to  fail  the  assignment  and/or   the  class.     The  teacher  will  review  all  project  proposals.  The  teacher,  prior  to  presentation,  will  review  all  of  my  completed   projects.  My  goal  is  to  create  a  portfolio-­‐quality  assignment  that  can  be  used  to  demonstrate  my  skills  to  future   employers  or  as  a  worthwhile  addition  to  my  potential  college  admission  packet.     A  clean  art  room  and  work  area  is  very  important  and  every  one  is  expected  to  participate  in  keeping  their  work  space   clean.    In  addition  each  week  students  will  rotate  clean  up  duty  responsibilities  and  are  expected  to  cooperate  in  a   positive  manner.     Discipline  Consequences    Students  are  to  follow  all  district,  school  and  art  classroom  policies  to  create  an  environment  conducive  to  learning.     The  following  steps  will  be  followed,  although  the  teacher  may  skip  a  step  depending  on  the  severity  of  the  infraction.       1)  Verbal  Warning     2)    15-­‐20  minute  detention  with  teacher/  call  home  to  parent     3)      Referral  to  counselor  or  Assistant  Principal,  call  home  to  parent     4)      Parent  Conference       *If  student  fails  to  show  up  to  a  detention,  a  referral  will  be  written  for  follow  up  with  the  assistant  principal.     Website:  This  class  has  a  website  that  you  are  required  to  utilize.    This  will  be  a  part  of  your  participation  grade  so  posts,   comments  and  other  participation  will  help  your  grade.    Homework  and  project  assignments  will  be  posted  on  the  site  as   well  as  other  useful  information.    The  link  for  the  site  is  :    http://www.mrexumsclasses.weebly.com   Home  Work:  Each  student  is  expected  to  spend  about  2-­‐4  hours  a  week  preparing  for  classes  outside  of  a  class  time.  The   expected  activities  will  include  homework  assignments,  project  preparation,  presentation  preparation,  reading,  online   resource  research,  blog  post  assignments,  etc.  

 

  Attendance:  As  a  common  and  professional  courtesy,  please  advise  me  in  advance  when  you  will  miss  a  class,  please   email  me  if  you  will  be  either  late  or  missing  class  for  whatever  reason.  Anyone  arriving  late  or  leaving  early  will  be   considered  tardy.  Attendance  will  be  considered  greatly  in  terms  of  class  participation  grading.  Students  are  responsible   for  obtaining  any  and  all  missed  materials  in  case  of  an  absence.     Plagiarism:  Plagiarism  is  the  act  of  presenting  work  –  either  written,  spoken  or  visual  –  that  is  not  your  own.  This   includes,  but  is  not  limited  to,  cheating  on  exams,  not  properly  citing  others’  work,  or  using  some-­‐  one  else’s  writing.  I   will  not  tolerate  plagiarism  of  any  sort  and  the  penalty  will  be  automatic  failure  of  this  project  or  course.   Class  Expectations:  All  students  will  be  treated  fairly  and  with  respect.  Verbal  or  physical  abuse  will  not  be  tolerated.  If  these   expectations  are  violated,  the  violator  will  be  appropriately  disciplined,  which  may  include:  a  verbal  warning,  class  suspension   and/or  expulsion  from  the  class.   Class  Protocol:  Make  sure  all  cellular  devices  are  turned  off  during  class  time.  You  must  sign-­‐in  at  the  beginning  of  every  class  or  you   will  be  marked  absent  from  the  class.  All  equipment  will  be  signed  in  and  out.  Any  equipment  missing  or  broken  upon  return  will  be   your  responsibility  to  replace.     Class  Participation:  Every  student  is  expected  to  participate  in  a  variety  of  ways  including:  class  discussions,  feedback  after  each   student’s  speech,  listening  and  staying  engaged  during  each  class  period,  speaking  at  scheduled  times,  and  of  course  physical   presence.    Participation  with  the  website  is  also  a  component  of  this  part  of  your  grade.   Grades     Project  grading  will  be  based  on  meeting  all  requirements  and  artistic  control.  All  projects  will  be  due  at  the  time  clearly  stated  by   the  instructor,  all  late  projects  may  be  dropped  a  full  grade.  If  all  requirements  are  met  and  the  artistic  element  is  good,  then  you   will  receive  a  “C”  grade.  If  you  go  well  above  and  beyond  for  the  project  you  can  earn  a  “B”  grade.  An  “A”  grade  will  only  be  given  for   outstanding,  superior  work.   GRADE  BREAKDOWN:   HOMEWORK:         TESTS         FINAL:       PROJECTS:     PARTICIPATION:        

         

10%  of  grade     10%  of  grade   15%  of  grade   55%  of  grade   10%  of  grade    

Extra  credit  may  be  made  available  for  any  extra  projects,  assignments,  papers,  websites,  Presentations,  etc   All  extra  credit  must  be  approved  by  instructor  before  any  credit  will  be  given.   Standing  Extra  credit  will  be  posted  on  the  site  

Semester  1     Unit  1:  Introduction/Basic  Knowledge  and  Skills    (2  hours)   Unit  2:  Basic  Safety  (2  hours)   Unit  3:  Introduction  to  Computer  Operation  (3  hours)   Unit  4:  Electronic  Communication  (2  hours)  

 

  Unit  5:  Career  Development  (10  hours)   Unit  6:  The  Creative  Process    (2  hours)   Unit  7:  Desktop  Publishing  (15  hours)   Unit  8:  Interactive  Multimedia  Production  (10  hours)   Unit  9:  Digital  Imaging  (38  hours)   Unit  10:  Media  Careers  (3  hours)   Unit  11:  Educational  Opportunities  (3  hours)     Semester  2     Unit  12:  Computer  Graphics  (25  hours)   Unit  13A:  Computer  Animation  (Flash)  (28  hours)   Unit  13B:  Web  Design  (Dream  Weaver)     Unit  14:  Media  Production  Management  (2  hours)   Unit  15:  Digital  Audio  Production  (10  hours)   Unit  16:  Video  Production  (15  hours)   Unit  17:  Video  Techniques  (4  hours)   Unit  18:  Video  Post-­‐Production  (3  hours)   Unit  19:  Media  Careers  (2  hours)   Unit  20:  Business  Skills  (1  hour)