Graphics 1 Syllabus Revised 2017

Skyline High School Meredith Giltner Room 215A
Graphic Design I giltnerm@aaps.k12.mi.us
Course Syllabus 734-994-6515 x55216

skylinehsgraphicdesign1.blogspot.com
Course Information & Overview

Graphic Design is a 1-term course where the student earns 0.5 credit. This credit may be used as
an elective credit or as half of the 1.0 art (VPAA) credit required for graduation.
Graphics are all around you print media, Internet, TV, packaging, and the document youre
reading now! As our world becomes increasingly visual, graphics are impacting how information
is delivered. This course provides experiences for students to use image, type, color, illustration,
and photography to create dynamic media using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and
Photoshop). Students will focus on the computer skills, design process, and aesthetic decisions
needed to create print and digital media that effectively communication messages and
information.
Learning Goals
1) To demonstrate familiarity with the basic tools and techniques of page layout, illustration and
photo editing software applications.
2) To apply design and problem-solving techniques to a variety of graphic design challenges.
3) To develop writing and image-making skills for the expression of ideas and client needs.
4) To understand the production sequence of printing graphics from the idea to the delivery.
5) To understand the sequence of designing, creating, and presenting digital media.
6) To develop an awareness of careers in graphics-related fields.
All work will be placed on the students Weebly or in the Dink Box- Drop Box at the class Blog
http://skylinehsgraphicdesign1.blogspot.com/p/dink-box-drop-box.html for credit when due. Files that
are not uploaded will not receive credit. Both the Drop Box, Blog and Weebly are accessible from
anywhere and anytime for information on the course.
Student Evaluation: Skyline High School Grading Scale
Letter Percentage 4.0

Grade GPA SCALE
A+ 97 - 100 4.0
A 93 - 97 4.0
A- 90 - 92 3.67
B+ 88 - 89 3.33
B 83 - 87 3.00
B- 80 - 82 2.67
C+ 78 79 2.33
C 73 - 77 2.00
C- 70 - 72 1.67
D+ 68 - 69 1.33
D 63 - 67 1.00
D- 60 - 62 0.67
E Below 60 is Failing 0.0
Graphic Design 1 Grade Weights:
1) Mastery Projects .............................30%
2) Mastery Test ....30%
3) Process Homework and Participation ..20%
4) Mastery Quiz ...... 10%
5) Mastery Final Project ...... 10%
Participation includes: being on time, prepared for class, participating in class discussions and critiques,
cleaning-up, responsible use of equipment & supplies, work ethic, and generally doing what you are
suppose to do everyday.
Homework includes handouts and Journals. Due dates for Journals are always on Friday. Please check
PowerSchool and GoogleClassroom.
Classroom Procedures
In order to meet the aforementioned learning goals students are expected to:
o be in class on time every day
o music with headphones only allowed at work time
o NO cellphones unless using to document and/or upload work for class
o NO food or drinks at the computer desks
o be prepared for class everyday (must have a pencil and journal everyday for drawing
exercices)
o work productively in class everyday and take responsibility for their own work
o clean up after themselves and help to maintain the classroom environment
o work independently when the teacher is working with other students
o have a positive attitude and come to class with a growth mindset
o PLEASE refer to the Skyline Student Handbook for additional expectations
Late work will be accepted when the student discusses the situation with the teacher, otherwise late work
will be accepted with credit loss of 10 points the day after to the first week after the due date. Work that
is later than ONE week late does not have to be taken. Final deadline for all late work will be
determined with teacher permission only.
After 5 absences it becomes difficult to know what is going on in a Lab Class where most of the
information is delivered via demonstrations and lectures. In these cases, the student will be given
alternative assignments that can be done without the missed instruction.
Graphic Design 1 is a LAB CLASS.
Lab Class time missed is the responsibility of the student to MAKE UP. The media center has the
Adobe suite, there are days I stay after school (please confirm with me personally) and student
can download a trial program from adobe.com.
Students who misuse the classroom equipment or supplies will be given alternative assignments
that can be done without the classroom equipment and supplies.
Students who misuse the classroom equipment or supplies will be given alternative assignments that can
be done without the classroom equipment and supplies. An example would be a student not doing their
assigned work because they did not do their homework but are playing a video game in class. Students
who do this will lose their computer privileges.
Supplies
Students will need a AAPS email address and access to their email. Students will need a flash or thumb
drive that will hold 8GB/16GB or 32GB. Students will have room on the desktop in the lab but they will
need to back up their work. They may use their Google Drive for storage as well.
I will provide a journal and other art materials. Students will be using webly and Google Classroom
Mastery Learning
Each student in the arts will accomplish a set of benchmarks in a sequential manner of learning
where the students demonstrate their ability of each skill, working towards the National
Standards. Mastery work needs to be on time in order for it to be graded properly. Late Mastery
work will reflect the adjusted score.
Skyline Writing Center Website: tinyurl.com/skylinewc
The Skyline Writing Center offers free writing support to all currently enrolled Skyline students. Writing
Center tutors are highly trained juniors and seniors that have been identified as having excellent writing
skills and teaching ability. The Writing Center is open every hour of every day that school is in session.
Writing Center tutors can assist students at any academic level and at any stage in the writing process
from initial brainstorming to final revisions. Students may use the Writing Centers services for writing
assignments in any course (except for world language courses). Students may also use the Writing
Center for creative writing, college essays, ACT writing preparation, and more.
Students can visit a tutor in person in room B429 on a walk-in or appointment basis. Appointments can
be made with specific tutors at specific times by using the Writing Center website. In-person sessions
typically last 15-20 minutes. Students can also submit their work through the Writing Centers website
for online tutoring in the Online Writing Lab (OWL). Writing is returned in 48-72 hours with
suggestions and an invitation to visit the Writing Center for a follow-up appointment.
Please sign, date the form below and have your child return to Mrs. Giltner as soon as possible.
As the Parent/Guardian of _______________________________________, I agree to the following:
(Please check all that apply to you.)

_ I have fully read the letter sent home explaining materials needed for the Graphic Design 1 class.
_ My child has a flash drive that they will be responsible to back up their project files on daily
_ I will contact Mrs. Giltner directly and immediately with any concerns I may have.
_ I will encourage my child to finish their assignments on time and ask about their work.
_ I will monitor my childs weekly homework assignments to ensure they are complete.
_ I would like to provide my email for communications from Mrs. Giltner as needed.
My email (please print clearly): ____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date: ___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone Number(s): __________________________________________

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Skyline High School Meredith Giltner Room 215A

Graphic Design I giltnerm@aaps.k12.mi.us

Course Syllabus 734-994-6515 x55216

Course Information & Overview

Student Evaluation: Skyline High School Grading Scale

Letter Percentage 4.0

Graphic Design 1 is a LAB CLASS.

Skyline Writing Center Website: tinyurl.com/skylinewc

As the Parent/Guardian of _______________________________________, I agree to the following:

(Please check all that apply to you.)

My email (please print clearly): ____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date: ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number(s): __________________________________________

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