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Course Syllabus - 1854

Course Title: Fundamentals of WVEIS Code: 1854 (elective) Instructor: Jennifer Bayless Length of Class: 9 weeks - 2nd Year/3rd nine weeks Credit: 1 credit (High School) Weight: Non-weighted

College Credit: EDGE (Earn a Degree Graduate Early) credit; up to 32 hours at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, up to 12 hours at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (articulation); up to 12 hours Dual Credit agreement with Mountwest CTC; all upon program completion with acceptable grades and final exam scores, etc. Course Description: This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop highly advanced vector (Adobe ) and (). It will challenge the student’s ability to produce real-world for local clients and accurately prepare them for print production. It also opens up the opportunity to delve into specialization within the graphic field (such as Website, package, or ). Fundamentals in Digital and employability skills will also be explored. Prerequisites: 1853 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, 1857 Fundamentals of , 1859 Graphic Design Applications; 1851 Fundamentals of and 1861 Illustration are recommended. Recommendations: It is highly recommended that the student posesses strong grammar, Spelling, English and communication skills as well as creativity. Successful candidates will adhere to strick deadlines for research papers and design projects. Not recommended for students with behavior/attendance issues. Textbooks: None; Reference: Graphic Design Solutions by Robin Landa, The Design of by Roy Paul Nelson Additional Readings, References or Resources: Course outline, various project handouts and examples, picture morgue, online /information, various manuals/tutorials, swipe file, various photography magazines, etc. Place in Program of Study: Seventh course of Graphic Design concentration, major, Arts A/V & Communications program of study Instructional Delivery and Student Expectations: Student will work toward achieving an 85% or greater proficiency in projects, knowledge (testing), and daily grade (professional attitudes/behaviors) in order to earn a certificate of competency.

Course Skills Sets: Skill Sets: Advanced Design Projects Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: 1854.1 advanced graphic design principles. Performance Objectives: Students will: 1854.2 render highly detailed for product advertising purposes. 1854.3 complete real-world projects for local business, industries, and organizations. 1854.4 develop a design within a chosen specialization (e.g., web site, animation, package, design.)

Skill Sets: Employability Skills Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: 1854.5 portfolio development. interviewing. resume development. Performance Objectives: Students will: 1854.6 complete an employability skills packet which includes interest inventories, resume preparation, cover letter preparation, job application completion, and interviewing techniques. 1854.7 prepare a graphic design portfolio.

Skill Set: Career Preparation Skills Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: AV.1 career paths goal development and achievement attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement communication in varied contexts Performance Objectives: Students will: AV.2 relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways. AV.3 explain methods of goal development. AV.4 discuss methods of time management and task coordination. AV.5 practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc. AV.6 investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction. AV.7 develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs. AV.8 prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter. AV.9 create a personal portfolio for use when applying for employment. AV.10 practice simulated job interviews

Skill Set: Safety Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: AV.11 safety procedures. accident reporting agencies. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performance Objectives: Students will: AV.12 recognize the main causes of accidents. AV.13 research agencies that are responsible for emergencies in the workplace. AV.14 develop a which outlines the procedures for handling an accident. AV.15 demonstrate operating instructions before using any equipment. AV.16 establish procedures for safe evacuation of the worksite in the event of an emergency. AV.17 follow safety and security procedures. AV.18 wear PPE as required for specified task.

Skill Set: Leadership Development Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: AV.19 public speaking. parliamentary law. leadership concepts. characteristics of effective teams and organizations. Performance Objectives: Students will: AV.20 develop and deliver speeches. AV.21 participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure. AV.22 attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national). AV.23 volunteer in community service opportunities. AV.24 participate in career development events. Skill Set: Customer and Personal Service Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: AV.24 customer needs assessment. quality standards for services. evaluation of customer satisfaction. Performance Objectives: Students will: AV.26 confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints. AV.27 keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken. AV.28 check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers’ problems. AV.29 determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing. AV.30 refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.

Skill Set: Literacy and Numeracy Knowledge Objectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of: AV.19 literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex. real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area. improve their thinking and reasoning skills. Performance Objectives: Students will: AV.26 utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., , manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects. AV.27 demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects. AV.28 demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects. AV.29 analyze tables, , graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects.

Major Course Project: A personal portfolio of graphic design projects, both real-world and class designed, should be well established.

Assessment Plan: Your grade will be calculated from the average of all your grades. Your weekly Simulated Workplace (Behaviors, Attitudes and Skills to Enhance Success) grades will comprise 20% of you overall grade for the class. The Final Exam will comprise 15% of your final grade. Projects and tests will compries the remaining 65% and will usually be based on a possible 100 points each. In some special cases, an outstanding project or test can earn over 100 points. Letter grades conform to county scale.

Simulated Workplace grades will be based upon: your attendance and preparedness as well as 1) Time management skills - the ability to organize ones time, prioritize activities that need to be accomplished, and to meet deadlines is essential in the graphic design industry. Employers in fact assign a greater priority to this skill than to artistic ability; 2) - Employers must be able to rely on an employee’s ability to do what is expected where, when and how the employer expects it to be done, without prompting from the employer; 3) Accountability - the employee is ultimately responsible for his/her own behavior, actions, and quality of work. Following instructions carefully is a critical factor in ones successful employment history.; 4) Self-starting - the employee must be motivated to learn, respond, and do what is crucial to his/her job security, including going above and beyond the minimum expectations; 5) Self-control - it is expected that each employee will conduct himself/herself in a manner conducive to the longevity of his/her employment. Controlling ones emotions and actions in difficult situations demonstrates maturity and the ability to make crucial decisions under critical circumstances; 6) Flexibility - Being able to “roll with the punches” is often the difference between maintaining or losing ones employment. Reacting in a controlled and positive manner to problems that inevitably occur in day to day business situations demonstrates the ability to respond constructively to sometimes unpleasant, unexpected, and demanding situations. “Silence the violence” and work out disagreements with your mind and your interpersonal communication skills rather than showing your immaturity by raising your voice or using physical force. See your instructor for a Simulated Workplace grading rubric.

Grades: Your grade at the mid-term and end of the term will be based the average of all your grades. Daily grades, projects and tests will all be based on a possible 100 points each. In some special cases, an outstanding project or test can earn over 100 points. Letter grades are based on county scale listed below. Please see below the criteria upon which daily grades will be based. A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 and below

Visual Arts Pathway Pathway Description: The Visual Arts focuses on preparing students with the skills necessary to succeed in a visual arts field of work. Concentration: AV1850 Graphic Design Sequence of courses: 1851 Fundamentals of Illustration (core) 1861 Illustration (core) 1857 Fundamentals of Graphic Design (core) 1855 Fundamentals of Desktop (elective) 1859 Graphic Design Applications (core) 1853 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics (elective) 1854 Computer Graphics (elective) 1856 Desktop Publishing/Page Layout (elective)

Concentration Description: The Graphic Design concentration focuses on careers in a number of occupations requiring creative design such as web page , layout artists, logo designer, flash designer, illustrator, photoshop artist, and a designer.

Course Description: 1854 Computer Graphics This course provides the student the opportunity to study advanced concepts and master technical skills in the creation and manipulation of graphics. *This course is being recommended as an elective for students who are completing the core secondary level Career and Technical /Concentration.

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