Course Syllabus
Design Techniques Course 562
60 Minutes, 1 semester, 1/2 credit Room: 217 Instructor: Ms. McGrew
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Course Description
Students will learn techniques for transforming photographic images, through use of digital cameras, computers, and mobile devices. To accomplish this, they will learn software photo editing techniques including layering, color correction, masking, and special effects using current commercial and open source programs and applications.
Instructional Philosophy
Students will have a learning atmosphere that that will provide students with a working knowledge of computer concepts and essential skills which will readily transfer to other classes and life-long learning activities.
Course Projects
- Identify trending technologies, their fundamental architecture, and their value in the marketplace.
- Create a Project Concept proposal
- Identify and trouble shoot the project for problems
- Design a solution for the problem
- Create an acceptability plan
- Create a rollout plan
- Create & format a basic web page, add links & insert multimedia files
- Interactive Media introduction.
- Learn techniques for transforming photographic images.
- Apply principles of digital media to create & produce interactive media.
- Photoshop Projects
- Integrate typography in media.
- Create digital photographs.
- Design Layouts and create Morgan High School Yearbook for production
Instructional Activities
- Lecture, discussion, guest speakers, films/movies
- Internet and Research Activities
- Short cycle projects for selected learning units
Homework will be turned in the Friday of each week (unless indicated otherwise by the instructor), assignments turned in on Monday (or one day late) will result in a 10% reduction grade, assignments turned in after that point are eligible for a maximum point value of 60.
All application activities will be graded on mail-ability standards:
| M+ | 0 errors | 100% |
| M | 1 error | 90% |
| M- | 2-3 errors | 70% |
| NM | <3 errors | 0% |
If an assignment is NM the student will have the opportunity to redo the assignment for a 3/4-point value. The originally graded assignment must be attached to the “redo” for appropriate credit.
Course Requirements:
Outside of Class Reading: A chapter a week as indicated; additional reading as needed or assigned.
- Homework: Questions and Activities as listed due the Friday of each week unless otherwise indicated.
- Written Research Report(s): When assigned
- Oral Report with Presentation: Individual project presentation when assigned
- Objective Unit Exams: Five summative exams
Textbook and References
Assigned Internet Readings & Videos.
Yearbook Avenue account login: www.yearbookavenue.com
McGrew Class Website:
OneDrive Account:
- www.onedrive.com
- Google Drive
Classroom Procedures
Preparation for Class: Each student will arrive punctually each day prepared to learn and participate in class. You as a student will be responsible for bringing your books, paper and writing equipment so that you are totally prepared.
Attendance: Attendance is a contributing factor for your grades. Each 9 weeks you start out with a 100 points for attendance. Absence will result in 2 points being deducted from the 100 points. The only exception is medical excuses and legal excuses.
Students are required to sign in daily on the attendance sheets. It is your responsibility. Failure to do so could result in attendance points being deducted.
Deadlines: The deadlines set forth are to ensure the timely production of the yearbook. It is essential that you meet these deadlines. We are charged extra money if these deadlines are not adhered to.
Grades and Expectations: Grades will be based on the quality of assignment completion. Expectations include: completing each assignments in the required manner, following directions, asking for clarification, being willing to learn new skills, showing an interest in the class and its goals, working cooperatively with class members and the instructor, solving problems, following classroom rules. Fundraising is considered a vital part of the course curriculum and will be a major part of the grading system. At times it will be necessary to complete assignments outside the normal school day.
Grading System: Included in the Grades will be:
Application Activities |
40% |
Objective Tests/Quizzes |
30% |
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Unit Projects |
30% |
TOTAL |
100% |
Each component will be graded and averaged together on a 100% scale. Class participation and attendance will be a part of your grade so make every attempt to attend class.
Area: Each Student is responsible for the cleanliness around and on your computer area.
Restroom and Drinking Fountain Privileges: The Morgan High School Student Handbook will be used as the pass for this class. If you do not have a handbook you will not be permitted to leave the classroom. Only one student at a time may leave with a pass.
Passes: The student agenda will be the method of obtaining a pass in my classroom. Please bring this to class with you every day.
Missed Classes: You are responsible for obtaining material, which may have been distributed on class days when you were absent. This can be done through contacting the instructor.
Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper, or project or failure of the course. For more information refer to the “Student Handbook”.
Need For Assistance: If you have any conditions such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
Behavior: Each and every student who enters this room to behave as a respectful, responsible individual. Each student will treat every other individual in the classroom with respect at all times.
Body Contact: There is to be no body contact – NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE. There is to be no horseplay.
Other:
Characteristics of an A student: Students has completed all assignments with exceptional effort. Student shows a mastery of material by excelling on tests and layouts. Work is well organized. The student shows motivation and is an independent learner. Student follows directions, participates in class, demonstrates a willingness to work outside the classroom, meets deadlines, and has good attendance.
Characteristics of a B student: The student has compiled all assignments with above average effort. The student performs consistently well on tests, layouts, and other assignments. Student participates in class, demonstrates a willingness to work outside the classroom, meets deadlines, and has a good attendance.
Characteristics of a C student: Student completes a majority of assignments with average effort. Assignments show an average level of mastery. Assignments may not include many details, indicate average effort, and may not meet deadlines. Student participates in class irregularly.
Characteristics of a D student: Student did not master the skills necessary to achieve the levels of A, B, C. Student does not always follow directions and needs supervision. Student does not meet deadlines, or work outside the classroom. Work completed is of low quality with errors and omissions.
Morgan Local School District
Grading Scale
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93% - 100% = A 90% - 92% = A- 87% - 89% = B+ 82% - 86% = B 80% - 81% = B- 77% - 79% = C+ |
72%-76% = C 70% - 71% = C- 67% - 69% = D+ 62% - 68% = D 60% - 61% = D 59% and below = F |
Summary
McGrew Class Procedures & Class Expectations
- Bring all materials needed each day for class (Books, Pencil/Pen, and Paper).
- Treat others with respect. When you talk you expect to be heard…give others the same courtesy.
- Be in your seat when the bell rings.
- Turn in homework in on time.
- Late homework may be turned in by 7:30 a.m. the following morning with ½ credit being lost. Not accepted after this point.
- No food or drink in class.
Consequences
- First Offense: Verbal Warning
- Second Offense: Detention
- Third Offense: Two Detentions
- Additional: Per handbook policy with administrative intervention
- Severe Disruption: Student sent immediately to Mr. Smith’s Office.
Student Agreement
- I will come to class each day prepared to learn and participate in class.
- This means coming to class each day with all necessary items
- This means coming to class on time.
- I will treat everyone in the classroom with complete respect at all times.
- I understand that any form of cheating is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. I understand that any instance of cheating will automatically result in a zero on the assignment and that my parents will be notified of my choice to cheat.
- I understand that I am expected to do my very best in all areas of this class. I intend to follow through on this expectation.
I ______________________________ have read the above contract and I agree that I will fulfill this contract to the best of my ability.
Signature _________________________
Guardian _________________________
Guardian _________________________
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