Cindy & Bill Simon Technology Academy High School

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Cindy & Bill Simon Technology Academy High School

Commercial Art

Course Syllabus

Instructor:Chalon Ross Lee

School Year:2016-2017

Phone:(626) 320-5917 (cell)

Instructor E-mail:

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday by appointment in room314

Online Classroom: edmodo.com/chayarts Code: P1: mc2vgz | P3: 8e2v4r | P5: ih2ucf

Class Instagram: @chayarts_edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The class offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in digital publishing positions.The content includes enhanced practical experiences in computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, and electronic scanning; and development of specialized skills in multimedia presentations. The course is taught via a multi-disciplined approach, which includes oral and written communications, problem solving, group work, and special projects.

This class is part of a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, Technology and Communication career cluster as well as additional occupational completion points. Successful completion of Commercial Artmeet the “f”requirements for the a-g UC/CSU systems .

COURSE OBJECTIVES – By the end of this course, you should know and be able to do the following:

●Identify the elements and principles of design and describe the attributes of each one.

●Demonstrate knowledge using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other programs in relation to realistic and abstract art.

●Create works of art that relate personal ideas and messages in individual web-based portfolios.

●Use a variety of materials and tools successfully to create original graphic art.

●Be able to respond to and analyze works of art, both traditional and digital.

●Critically respond to artwork to determine cultural references and meanings.

●Link and apply techniques learned in class to other subject areas, careers, and real life situations.

●Show an increase in skill, objectivity, and technical expertise in the revision process through a polished portfolio to prepare for college-level design, analysis, and technical writing.

General Objectives:

The students will:

●Develop creative problem solving and innovative thinking skills

●Develop and refine written and oral communication skills

●Discover an outlet for personal expression

●Increase their empowerment

●Increase technical skills and aesthetic awareness

●Learn to be risk takers

●Be resourceful

●Be able create original works using the elements and principles of design

●Be able to say why they made their choices

●Learn to be advocates for the arts

California Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Arts Content Standards

o1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION:

Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to the Visual Arts

o2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION:

Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts

o3.0 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT:

Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of the Visual Arts

o4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING:

Responding to, Analyzing, and Making Judgments About Works in the Visual Arts

o5.0 CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, APPLICATIONS:

Connecting and Applying What Is Learned in the Visual Arts to Other Art Forms and Subject Areas and to Careers

COURSE TOPICS:

●Software Applications:

Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Voice CC, AutoDesk Sketchbook, Instagram, iMovie, iPhoto, Mobile Apps (varies), Google Apps, & TBA.

The sample projects that you may be working on will be: (1) Logo and Business Card Design, (2) Skateboard Design (3)T-Shirt Design (4) Poster / Flyer Design (5) Vector Graphics (6) Cityscape (7) Nike, Jordans, or Vans Custom Shoes (8) Cell Phone Concept (9) Website Design (10) Photomontage (11) Video Game Cover (12) Comic Book (13) Movie Poster (14) Custom Font Design (15) Magazine Design, Group Projects: Clothing Brand and Social Justice Concentration. I will be sharing detailed descriptions at the beginning of each new project via our online classroom Edmodo and Google Docs.

Always save your work * No one is responsible for your work except for you!!

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM: There is nothing creative or honorable about stealing someone else’s work and claiming it as your own. You must adhere to MLA format for proper citation and documentation for writing assignments. You will also learn about citing images and other online sources you may use in your projects as the course progresses. Consequences for cheating or plagiarism include a zero score on the assignment, an office referral, and a phone call to your parents.

DISCIPLINE POLICY & CONSEQUENCES

✓1st OffenseNon-Verbal or Verbal Warning

✓2nd OffenseTeacher & Student Conference/Phone Call Home (File Start)

✓3rd Offense Seat Change / Detention

✓4th OffensePhone Call Home/Note Home/Referral to Dean

✓5th OffenseReferral to Dean/Parent Conference Requested

✓*Major Offenses will be immediately handled by the Dean and Assistant Principals

Remember, when you choose the behavior, you also choose the consequence.

ASSESSMENT PLAN/GRADE EVALUATION:

Since this course is conducted as a business, with students as employees, class/project participation and performance will heavily affect grades – as in business, students must be present to complete daily graded class work. All grades/evaluations will reflect the school grading scale: See the grading breakdown below:

Grading Scale / Rubric for Grading Scale
A = 4
Exceptional. Must Exceed Standard / Exceeds Expectations; consistent and most effective application of critical thinking, insightful comments on situation recommendations, articulate, superior writing ability (concise, clear, candid), learning without difficulty, very active participation and a model for others to follow. Meets all deadlines.
B = 3
Considered Very Great / Meets Expectations; effective application of critical thinking, insightful comments on situation recommendations, articulate, solid writing ability (concise, clear, candid with minor errors), learning with some difficulty, active participation and consistently completes all assignments well above minimum requirements, a solid performer.
C = 2
What Most Students may earn / Passing Grade; accomplishes minimum requirements, communicates and participates at a generally acceptable level, satisfactory understanding of the basic concepts, meets requirements.
NP= 1.5 / Non Passing, quality and quantity of work and participation is unacceptable
NP = 1 / Incomplete Work
Z = 0 / No work Shown
Comments: / No late work will be accepted.Only excused absences will be allowed to make up missed work within one week of the absence. However, students must sign up for SSS and or after school tutoring to receive the missed lesson.It is the responsibility of the student to get their missed assignments from a make-up work session or Instructor Webpage if absent. Bonus points may be made available to students from time to time.

MAJOR PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

All students will continually be assessed to demonstrate they have mastered the standards for this course. Rubrics will be provided to students for projects assigned by the Instructor.

Course evaluation will be based on:
Projects, according to the following criteria:
•degree of innovation/creativity
•effectiveness and clarity of design
•tightness, cleanness, completeness, and timeliness of presentation
Participation:
•regular class attendance •contribution to critique discussions • excellent use of studio time • contribution to visual prompts / written prompts and critiques

Exams & Written Reports:

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT:

This course will require a great deal of teamwork just as in business. Therefore, the teacher and students are expected to conduct themselves with RESPECT, present positive attitudes, and be team players at all times!

To be successful in learning and in the workplace, you will need to follow certain rules and procedures. Just like a job, attendance, being on time, dressed appropriately, and being ready to learn are particularly important. When entering the classroom, please be sure that you have all necessary materials for the class. Please enter prepared and ready to go to work; sit at your assigned seat, and begin your bell-work assignment posted on the smartboard or Edmodo. You are expected to adhere to all of the technology rules and standard school/class rules at all times.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

All students should be prepared to work professionally. I expect attention, preparation and commitment to excellence in everything you do in this class. All assignments and communications should reflect your commitment to professionalism, including proper grammar, spelling and etiquette. In addition, all assignments should be submitted in word processing or email format as directed.

1. Students are expected to attend class regularly and be on time, that is, not tardy.
2. Students are required to be an active participant in the day’s activities and discussions
3. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what assignments and/or tests were missed during an absence
4. The student is responsible for meeting ALL DEADLINES.
5. Students are expected to maintain a mature and respectful attitude at all times.
6. NO food or drinks (not even bottled water), OR GUM will be allowed in the computer lab. Leave all beverage bottles by the sink. Write your name on bottled water.
7. The computers are for class work only, ABSOLUTELY no playing games or web-surfing.
8. Students will be considerate of others in the class and allow others the right to learn in a positive environment.

SUPPLIES:

Students will be responsible for coming to class (work) each day prepared to learn with the following materials:

●A USB Flash drive is highly suggested for the students to backup their work and to aid in preparing a digital portfolio.

●Composition Notebook/Sketchbook

●Pencils and Erasers

●Headsets/ear phones (for viewing video tutorials) ONLY WHEN PERMITTED BY TEACHER

●Google Account: Gmail and Drive Required

●Edmodo Account

●Mouse (highly suggested)

COURSE LAB FEE:

A lab fee of $10 per student is requested to cover the cost of printing and presentation board. This is due on or before August 12th.. Students have the option to print on your own. Staples and Office Depot is suggested. I will give you the printing specifications at the appointed date.

INSTRUCTOR'S NOTE:

The skills and information covered in this course are extremely valuable and will assist in preparing you for your Career and Internship opportunities. I look forward to helping you reach your training and employment goals!

Critiques: Critiques will be conducted as open, informal forums where you will discuss and comment upon other students' work in a constructive, critical, and intelligent manner. There will be final critiques of finished work for all projects, as well as group critiques of preliminary work for certain projects throughout the semester. I expect you to openly question your fellow students on their decisions in regard to concept, design and presentation. Be prepared to answer for your work - no decision is made arbitrarily, and I want to know why you did what you did, and to explain why you believe your design is effective and appropriate to your concept. You are also expected to use academic vocabulary during presentations. Attendance during critiques is crucial. I expect everyone to have their work finished and ready for show promptly at the beginning of class on critique days. No presentation make-ups will be permitted.

Instructor will grade most projects on students' computer monitor.

Major projects will be printed at the end of each quarter to exhibit.

Your final project designs will be printed and mounted or matted on black mat board with spray adhesive or rubber cement. I will go over more on presentation for specific projects as the semester unfolds. Clean presentation is a must in graphic design and plays a large role in how your work is perceived.
Evaluation:

Yearbook Staff (YBS)

Introduction

There are many aspects to being a member of the yearbook staff. Each aspect requires total commitment and a positive attitude. If at any time this school year you are unwilling or unable to provide either of these to your work, you are urged to drop this course.

Yearbook is a year-long course and a year-long commitment. It is my hope is that students will take the course more than one year. The staff and I invest time and energy in training you; we expect a return on that investment. Likewise, you will benefit from your investment in many ways.

As a member of the yearbook staff you will learn many skills that will help you in your high school career and later in life, including the following:

• leadership,

Interviewing / reporting

Public speaking

• writing

• editing

• peer tutoring, peer evaluation

• marketing

• budgeting

• advertising

• public relations

• keyboarding

• computer graphics

• graphic design

• photography

• time management

• cooperative learning

& MUCH MORE!

Staff member responsibilities include the areas of Advertising Sales (Business Ads, Baby Ads), Photography (Photos at school functions, photos during school), Copywriting and Copy Editing, and Public Relations. Fundraising is also a part of yearbook. All five aspects work together to complete our yearbook. Your efforts have a direct effect on the quality of our high school’s yearbook.

Yearbooks have several purposes. They document history -- of the school, of the sports and activities, of the students, of the community. Yearbooks stop time. They remind people of what things were like in high school (don’t you wish your parents would look at their yearbooks more often?) Yearbooks make people feel important when they see their own pictures or names. Yearbooks also promote school spirit.

In order for our yearbook to serve all of these purposes, your dedication, cooperation and time are needed. Although much of the work will be done in class, you will be required to spend time outside of class as well. All tasks must be completed and all deadlines must be met, regardless if they fit into the 120 minute class period we are allotted.

As your yearbook adviser, my job is to train you and provide you with the tools you need to create an exciting, memorable and ACCURATE yearbook for the students of Simon Tech High School to appreciate forever. You have my commitment that I will teach you to the best of my abilities and that I will do everything in my power to give you the tools you need to make our yearbook the best edition ever. You have my commitment. Do I have yours?

This is a graded assignment. Return this page only to the teacher. Failure to return this page after the due date results in a continued loss of points until this page is returned.

Student Name (Printed) Block/Period #

I reviewed the syllabus and policies with my son/daughter. We understand what is expected of him/her. I agree to support my son/daughter and the teacher to ensure a successful year. I understand I can keep apprised of academic progress via Pinnacle/progress reports and the teacher will work with me to resolve any behavioral issues. I understand that the teacher is available each school day, as well as after school with prior coordination, to meet with me. To contact the teacher, I will email her or call the school or personal number provided on the syllabus. (Email and phone numbers are listed in the syllabus.)

I have submitted $10.00 cash for the printing.

I am opting out of the $10 printing and wish to print assignments on my own.

Other

Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature

Parent Contact Information

Name: ______

Telephone Home: ______

Cell Phone: ______

Is Texting okay?:______

Email: ______

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