Course Title: Graphic Design 1 Teacher Name: Joanne Van Doorn A-G/UC/CSU approved: X YES NO Teacher email: jvandoorn@murrieta.k12.ca.us Haiku/website used: X YES NO Teacher phone: (951) 696-1408 x811 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course meets District graduation requirements for Visual and Performing Arts and is UC/CSU approved. Graphic Design I provides experience in beginning to intermediate computer graphic art concepts, skills and techniques. Emphasis will be on the development of ideas and practice of design to generate visual communication associated with advertising art. Professional software is explored through demonstration and studio practice. Graphics vocabulary, computer terminology, and historical appreciation are also emphasized in the course. Cross-curricular activities help students recognize the relationship of visual arts to other subject areas. COURSE CONTENT OBJECTIVES: National Core Art Standards (Artistic Processes) Creating: Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work. Presenting: Interpreting and sharing artistic work. Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning. Connecting: Relating artistic ideas & work with personal meaning and external context. MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: Work that is not completed on time due to an excused absence may be made up without a late penalty. Time allowed to make up projects is determined on the amount of days out. Any work not completed due to an unexcused absence may be made up but will receive a late penalty. Thumbnail sketches for a project may not be submitted after the project has been completed and are excluded from make up. Make up work may only be made up during each 6 week time period. Anything not submitted before that time will be exempt from makeup. Studio points may not be made 1
LATE WORK POLICY: Any project turned in late will be reduced one letter grade each week it is late. Homework and class work submitted after the due date will receive 50% credit. Late work will be subject to cut-offs. INTERVENTIONS/TUTORING/RESUBMISSION OF WORK: Students will receive assistance throughout the class period from teacher and other students while working on projects and assignments. The graphics lab is open daily after school (except Tuesdays) for tutoring/make up work. Students may not resubmit graded work. MVHS UNIFORM GRADING SCALE: Plus or minus grades will be given: X YES NO A+ 97-100 A 90-100 A 93-96 B 80-89 A- 90-92 C 70-79 B+ 87-89 D 60-69 B 83-86 F 0-59 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F 0-59 GRADE CATEGORIES AND WEIGHTS: Grades are based on an accumulated point system. The weights distributed below are approximations. Category Projects 40% Sketchbook/Art Journal 15% Class Assignments 15% Studio Points 20% Test/Quizzes 10% Weight Grade Criteria Project grading is determined by the following: Criteria - following specific instructions and guidelines of a project. Creativity imagination and original interpretation of project. Craftsmanship - mastery of skill, software and successful execution. 2
Projects: Grades for artwork will be determined on a point scale. Unit projects may take 1-2 weeks and are approximately 100 pts each. Sketchbook/Notebook/Homework: Students are required to keep a portfolio of their works both in print (sketchbook/art journal) and digital (Haiku), of notes, handouts, thumbnail sketches, projects and written assignments. Grades are given at the teacher s discretion. Homework will be given periodically throughout the year and will receive 50% credit when late. Class Assignments & Written assignments: Students will have assignments in preparation for projects. These will consist of web searches, thumbnail sketches, software skill exercises, and written and verbal critiques. Typed research reports may be assigned on artists, techniques, art movements and/or styles. Studio Participation: Students will earn 10 points a day for attending class, arriving on time, working on task and for cleaning up. An excused absence earns students 5 pts a day, an unexcused absence 0 pts. Points will be deducted for any of the following: tardiness, laziness, disruptive behavior, excessive talking, cell phone usage, and not working on task. Poor attendance habits can adversely affect student s grade. Participation points may not be made up. Tests & Quizzes: A final exam at the end of each semester will be given; midterms and quizzes will be given to evaluate student progress throughout each semester. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT: Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, copying from other sources (on-line courses any internet site), homework, turning in work done by parents, projects, tests, notes, using notes without permission, forging, altering or duplicating school or teacher documents or signatures, plagiarism and text messaging regarding test data or information. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated and will be subject to consequences set forth in the MVHS student handbook. CLASSROOM/BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: Be in class when the tardy bell rings. Bring materials to class: pen, pencil, eraser, and paper. Give instructor full and quiet attention while teacher is talking. Raise hand to speak or wait for teacher s direction. Soft talking is permitted while working on class projects or assignments. (Please do not distract other students from doing their work) Proper care and use of supplies and equipment is mandatory. (Destruction of any kind is grounds for class dismissal) Clean up your workstation and any area instructed by teacher. Wait quietly in seat for dismissal by teacher. (Do not wait by the door for bell to ring) Required Materials Pencil and eraser for sketches, pen or pencil and paper for notes. 3
The following behaviors are unacceptable: Insubordination, defiance Fighting, arguing or showing disrespect to a fellow student Foul, abusive or inappropriate language Throwing things Gum, food, and/or drink (water in a sealed plastic bottle is allowed) Laziness or sleeping Loud outbursts or excessive talking Destruction of supplies or equipment Internet Access: At times students will need to access the internet for class assignments or projects. The following is not part of the course and is not permitted in class: inappropriate websites, texting, personal e-mailing, games, videos, personal social media/networking, photography and anything similar that is not considered to be educational. Complying with the rules and procedures above will ensure the best learning environment for all students. If these rules are not followed, students will be subject to any of the consequences listed below. Consequences for not following the rules Verbal warning to student Student is removed from assigned seat or classroom After-school detention is assigned to student or OCI Parent or guardian is contacted Student is referred to the office Request for parent conference (The order of consequences may very) ALL SCHOOL RULES ARE ENFORCED!! REFER TO MVHS GUIDE (STUDENT HANDBOOK) FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Remove all hats, beanies, headgear when entering the classroom. Zero tolerance policy for any electronic devices i.e. cell phones, etc. Music devices to enhance creativity will be at the discretion of the teacher and is never to be used during a demonstration or lecture. HAIKU/WEBSITE/ABI USE STATEMENT: Students will use Haiku to store and retrieve projects, assignments and images. Students will access all instructions, calendars and examples from teacher website. Students will have access to their grades via ABI. Teacher will record grades to ABI in a timely fashion based on assignment and project completion. Please give teacher 3 to 4 weeks to post grades the first part of each semester as students are learning new software and grades are not given during this time. 4
MATERIAL DONATION: If you are interested in supporting the MVHS Visual Arts Program you may do so by making a donation anytime during the school year to your son/daughters art instructor. In Graphic Design the teacher will print out a selection of student artworks which will be displayed in the classroom, at exhibits and school office throughout the school year. Your donation will be used wisely to purchase ink cartridges, printing/mounting papers and lamination film. Please provide CASH ($10 suggested donation) and a receipt will be issued when money is collected. Your participation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will enhance student experience in the MVHS Visual Arts Education. A cover letter, along with a signature page will be given to each student at the beginning of the school year. This form will need to be signed by student and parent and returned to the teacher in acknowledgment of reading and understanding the course syllabus for the class. If a student loses the signature page supplied by teacher they may print out page 6 (next page) of this syllabus and submit to teacher. 5
Graphic Design 1 Joanne Van Doorn 951-696-1408 x 5811 jvandoorn@murrieta.k12.ca.us www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/page/8673 Dear Parent or Guardian, I would like to welcome your child to Graphic Design. This class will challenge students to express themselves creatively and look at the world through a different scope. As in any other course, parents play an important role in the success of their child. For your convenience I have developed a class website for students and parents to refer to. Please familiarize yourself with the content and structure of the website for projects/assignments, calendar, news updates, student gallery, tutorials and more. If you have any questions that might help in the support and encouragement of your child, feel free to call or e-mail me anytime. I am looking forward to an exciting year of growth. Please read the course syllabus to promote a successful, safe and productive year. It will remain posted on my website throughout the school year for future reference. Print page 6 only, sign and return the form below within two weeks of the start of school year (worth 10pts). You may request a copy of the course syllabus if you do not have access to the internet. Sincerely, Joanne Van Doorn Visual Arts Educator Student grades will be available online throughout the school year at https://aeriesnet.murrieta.k12.ca.us/parent/loginparent.aspx Cut on dotted line and return bottom portion only to your graphics teacher, Mrs. Van Doorn Room 811 Student Name Art Course: Graphic Design 1 Period Student Acknowledgement I understand that if I comply with the classroom rules, it will ensure the best learning environment for me and other students. If I choose not to follow these rules, I will be subject to any of the consequences listed in the course syllabus and rules & procedures. student signature date Parent Acknowledgement My signature below indicates that I have read and understand the course syllabus and rules & procedures. parent/guardian signature date 6