Syllabus2014-2015 GRAPHIC AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Jessica Pettyjohn • You DO NOT have to be an artist to be successful in this class. E-mail: [email protected] • Be creative! Do not be afraid to try new things. Take pride in your work! Have fun! Tutorials: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after • Complete assignments and projects on time. school, Wednesdays by appointment only • All assignments will be turned in using Edmodo. You will not print your assignments. Supplies: Pencil or Pen ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS AND DEADLINES: Binder with Paper for taking and storing notes All projects and assignments must be completed Box of Kleenex, or Small Set of Expo Markers, or by yourself and in class. Work must be saved Hand Santizer in your network account. Do not save to the hard drive of the computer. We will also print COURSE DESCRIPTION: all assignments and projects unless otherwise This is an introductory course that explores noted. the various elements and principles of design and how they fit together. Some of the assignments and projects for is a creative process that combines art and this year include but are not limited to the technology to communicate ideas. The following: works with a variety of communication tools • with computer software (Microsoft in order to convey a message from a client Word and Adobe ) to a particular audience. The main tools are • image and typography. An emphasis is placed • Color Schemes on terminology, design techniques, color, • Fliers and software training. Software training will • Sports include Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe • Advertisements Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft • Magazine Covers PowerPoint. • Invitations • Photo Manipulations and Enhancements Typography and layout are additional (Photoshop) concentrations included in the class. This course • Vector (Illustrator) is about the organization of visual information. • Bitmap Graphics (Photoshop) You will learn the basics of how to control what people see when they look at your work. GRADING: Practice Toward Learning--30% A series of projects and in-class assignments are Application of Learning--30% assigned to assist you with developing design Evaluation of Learning--40% skills. An electronic portfolio will be required by each student. This is a great way to show your work to family and friends!