​​CLASS OVERVIEW,

RULES, EXPECTATIONS AND POLICY

"Computer Graffics" is dedicated to continually expanding and enhancing a student’s knowledge of technology, and its impact on todays society. Students are expected to work in a server based environment and be able to manage their own files and projects. Each student is given assignments to further their knowledge of a particular software application. Computer Graffics is a beginning level class and focuses mainly on drawing skills, file management, scanning, digital photography and photo manipulation. The primary programs used in class will be Painter and Photoshop. Computer Graffics will also feature animation creation, music editing, and video editing. We will also be using iMovie, Garage Band and iDVD to complete student projects.

 

 

 

 

Class Requirements, Supplies

 

JUMP/FLASH DRIVE (2gb or higher)

 

BYOD

Bring Your Own Device. Students may now bring and use their own laptops, tablets, iPods or Smartphones. We will follow the school policy for usage in class.

 

1" THREE RING BINDER with PLASTIC COVER which will be collected periodically for a grade. This binder will include all handouts provided in class, as well as, examples of students completed work and reflections.

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GOOGLE CLASSROOM will be used for students to access class handouts/quizzes and other materials necessary to complete their binders and assignments.

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A SET OF HEADPHONES Additional materials (not required), access to a digital camera and a digital video camera.

 

SMARTPHONES will be implemented into some of our projects or students may use traditional cameras or recorders. You may need to bring in your own connecting cords for your device.

 

PROJECT INTERVALS

Students are required to complete on average, one new assignment each week. Each assignment is designed to further their knowledge base in a certain software application. Students are graded on their ability to follow general guidelines, manage their time well, and show an improvement in skills each week. Students are encouraged to be original and creative in their assignments. Some assignments or projects may take longer than a week.

 

HOME WORK

Computer Graphics is mainly performance based, in class work. Most home work given relates to collecting assets for projects. These assets would include photos, web page information, digital photos and digital video. Home work may also include on line research for upcoming projects.

 

GRADES IN PROGRESSBOOK

Students and Parents can check grades using the Progress Book software. Log ins and passwords will be provided to students and parents by the school administration. Grades for projects not turned in will appear as a Zero until that project is turned in for a grade. Zeros will remain a zero if projects are not turned in by the last day of the grading period.

 

GRADING SCALE

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 F

 

TESTS

Students may be tested on terms used in class, in class demonstrations, software and hardware used for projects, and examples shown in class. Tests may take the form of group projects, written tests, or performance based tests on the computer.

 

SAVING and PRINTING WORK

Students can save their projects to CD-R and DVD-R discs at the end of the semester. Students can save their projects to jump or flash drives.

Students can print their work to the color printer in the Media Center for 25 cents per copy. or print them at home.

 

EXPECTATIONS

Students are asked to sign a contract that abides to the underlying expectations.

Students are expected to be on time and attend all classes. Demonstrations are given at the beginning of the week for each new project. Students are expected use class time wisely. This class is in high demand, filling seats with time wasters is not in the best interest of the student body. Students are responsible for any make-up work or demonstration time they miss. It is the students responsibility to make the necessary arrangements with the teacher for make- up work. At report card time any students not finished with projects will be given an incomplete. This represented with an F on their report card. When the students complete their missing work, their grades will be changed accordingly. We run a “family show” here in Computer Graffics, projects must conform to all policies listed in the student/parent handbook. Projects cannot be demeaning to other students. They cannot contain any sexual, profane, alcohol or drug related references. Violent or suggestive imagery is also not allowed in any project. Students are expected to be respectful at all times to the teacher, fellow students, and the lab itself. Due to the high cost of the equipment, any student caught vandalizing, damaging or stealing equipment will be removed from the class and may face school and police penalties.