Graphic Design 2
Wasatch High School 2016-17
Mr. Neal:
Course Description: This is an advanced course in graphic design. Students should have a basis of knowledge in Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as in design and composition. Similar to Design 1, this is a project-based class. Units are designed to teach you both techniques and, more importantly, design principles.
Students will develop critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skills, as well as cultivate their personal expression through art.
Expectations:To be successful, this course requires hard work and thoughtful effort. I expect students to put their full selves and effort into this class. I expect students to show respect for the teacher, their classmates, and the space and equipment.
Attendance: Attendance is vital for this class. New concepts are taught and skills learned, in addition to the time needed each day to work on your project. Attendance is part of your participation grade for this class. If you are not here, you can’t participate, so plan on being here, and on time.
The Wasatch High School attendance policy will be administered and enforced. Key points of this policy include the following items:
•Students with more than three absences per term will receive a UA (Unsatisfactory Attendance) citizenship grade credit for that term. ANY unexcused absence will result in a UA until made up.
•Citizenship Credit can be earned by making up each absence beyond three through Saturday attendance school or after school in this classroom for one hour per absence. Monday consultation hours also work. This time must be teacher verified (make sure I see you at the beginning and end of the hour).
•All students must earn 28 terms of citizenship credits in order to graduate from Wasatch High School.
Course Work: Grades are determined by a combination of points in the following categories:
Participation/Attendance - 30%
Course Work - 30%
Projects – 40%
Late Policy:When Projects are turned in past the due date, the grade will be lowered 1 letter grade (10%) per week late. (For example, if turned in 3 weeks late, your grade will be lowered by 30%)
Some course work may be turned in late, for late credit. However, checkpoints on projects cannot be made up beyond one class period past the due date.
Intervention Time: Intervention time is class time, NOT student free time. It is designed to improve academic achievement. Any student not meeting the minimum requirement will be required to stay. Students will not leave intervention without being “checked out” by the teacher. Students that stay can receive additional instruction and/or work on missing assignments. Students who leave without being checked out will receive a sluff for the period.
Assigned Seating: Students will be put into assigned seats at the beginning of the semester.
Respect: Respect is the key to any classroom. Respect your peers, respect your teacher, respect the equipment and facilities. Students are expected to be respectful in their language and actions. If we all adhere to this, things will go very well.
Students need to obtain a flash drive (at least 2GB) to backup their work on.
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