Design, Multimedia, & Web Tech
Course Syllabus
Instructor Information:
Mr. Jeff Brown, Computer and Business Education Teacher
Email: (by far the best way to reach me!)
Phone: (434) 525-2674 ext. 373
Webpage: http://bedfordjfhs.sharpschool.net/our_school/academic_departments/related_arts/jeff_brown/
Course Description:
In this course, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of digital graphic design and photo editing. Students will also explore desktop publishing and web design principles. To do so, students will develop proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign and use these programs to create a variety of printed and electronic publications.
Curriculum:
Textbook(s): Botello, C., and Fisher, A. (2013). Adobe Creative Suite 6 design tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Boston: Course Technology.
Materials and Supplies:
Students must have the following materials and supplies at every class session:
1) Textbook (stays in the classroom)
2) 4GB+ Flash Drive (or use their Google drive)
Grading:
Bedford County policy now requires that grades be classified into two categories: Formative (40% of the grade) and Summative (60% of the grade.)
Formative Activities: daily projects and class activities.
Summative Activities: major projects, quizzes, and test projects.
Grading Scale (as per Bedford County guidelines):
A: 90 – 100 / B: 80 – 89C: 70 – 79 / D: 60 – 69
F: Below 60
How Assignments are Graded:
Assignment grades are based on the three “C’s”: Composition, Craftsmanship, and Creativity.
Composition (40%): Overall appearance; adherence to design principles; proper use of color.
Craftsmanship (35%): Meeting all requirements; lack of typos; proper use of required tools.
Creativity (25%): Imagination; originality; going beyond the basic minimum requirements.
Late Assignments:
Work that is not turned in by the due date will be subject to a late penalty. Work turned in after the relevant unit has ended will not receive more than half credit.
Class Rules / Regulations:
1) Be prepared for class (be punctual and bring the materials you need!)
2) Be respectful of others (this includes teachers and other students!)
3) Be thorough in your work (do your best on all assignments!)
4) Be in your seats until the bell rings (and no packing up early!)
5) Be willing to participate in activities and discussions (or you’ll be stuck just listening to Mr. Brown talk all period!)
6) Be mindful of instructions and follow them the first time (repeating oneself is not a pleasant task!)
7) Be accountable (take responsibility for your actions and don’t be a complainer!)
8) Be sure to work only on your own computer (do not do anything to other students’ computers or do their work for them.)
Course Guidelines:
This class first teaches the basic principles of graphic design. Students then use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign to enhance their understanding of those graphic design principles and allow them to apply those principles to various graphic design projects.
Projects: There are two main types of project assignments in this class. For the first type, students will complete daily projects after the teacher presents concepts to the class. The teacher will inspect students’ work on these assignments in class. The second type of assignment involves independent projects which students will be required to complete on their own or in teams. Students will complete these projects and save them onto their storage device; they will then be submitted online via Schoology.
Tests: Tests are comprised of larger projects which require knowledge from the unit to complete. Tests may also include knowledge checks of vocabulary.
Course Objectives:
During this course, students will:
· Design and create desktop-published projects / · Design and create multimedia presentations/projects
· Edit digital photographs / · Create digital graphics and logos
Design, Multimedia and Web Tech.
Acknowledgement of receipt of syllabus
I have read the attached course syllabus and guidelines, and I (the student) acknowledge that I will be expected to abide by them.
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