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[Pages:1]> cg2-3 syllabus [revised Fall 2016]

COURSE OVERVIEW Welcome back to CG, where you will continue to develop your creative side. We will create even more amazing designs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as further our understanding of how the brain reacts to visual stimuli and how to exploit it.

GRADING This course uses a total points system (total number of points earned divided by total points available). Point values vary based on difficulty or work involved. Each project includes an artwork and participation grade. All projects and files must be properly named and located. Improper file name or location results in a 5% deduction each. Late work is accepted without penalty if turned in within three days after the due date. Subsequent days result in a 5% grade deduction each day until points are negated (a zero is recorded). This does not include the end of terms where all work is due and must be submitted for grading. Once work becomes late, a zero is recorded until such time the work is submitted. Grades are posted online via our grading website ().

LAB FEE | MATERIALS

? lab fee The non-mandatory lab fee is $25 (for printing of five pieces of artwork and is paid at the end of the semester). ? flash drive Minimum 2GB flash drive for the transfer of files and the regular backing up all of your artwork. Very important! ? earbuds (in-ear headphones) For online instructional videos and personal music. ? #2 pencil Thumbnail sketches for projects are accepted in pencil only.

EXPECTATIONS

? be on time You are considered late if you are not in the classroom at the conclusion of the tardy bell. After three unexcused tardies, after school detentions are assigned. ? work ethic You are expected to be on task at all times. When complete with the current assignment, you must work on something curricularly related. Approved activities include: additional submission of the current project; approved independent project; browse online graphic design galleries/websites. You may not do work for another class or play online games. ? bathroom/water breaks There are no restroom dismissals during the first or last ten minutes of class (school policy). Privileges will be removed if abused. ? seating Seat locations may vary depending on lesson/activity.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

? equipment- very important! Equipment will be treated with respect at all times. Tampering, damaging or altering any equipment or files in any way is vandalism and will be pursued as such. Online gaming is forbidden. E-mail access is with permission only. ? talking Your undivided attention during instruction is expected. While working on projects, you usually may talk as long as you are making the expected progress (teacher's discretion). ? interpersonal relations Classroom environment emphasizes acceptance, support and open-mindedness. The utmost respect will be given to everyone at all times. Bullying and the use of words in inappropriate context will not be tolerated. ? food and drink Food and drink are strictly prohibited in the DP Lab as stipulated by MHS and FCPS. ? music Music is often played, at my discretion, while working on projects. Headphones are permitted for streaming music off the computers. Phones may not be used as music players.

TUTORING For those who do not have Adobe Photoshop at home, students are welcome to come in during their lunch shift or after school 2:15-2:45 daily. Prior notice is needed.

TWITTER ? @MHSCompGraph I use Twitter for information such as important reminders, notices of new student artwork on our website and special messages. Please follow.

WEBSITE ? Our website features student artwork created this year, a Hall of Fame of the top projects in our program's history, lesson plans and resources. If you do not want your student's artwork posted, please notify me no later than September 1.

CELL PHONES

FCPS policy is in effect except for instructional use under the direct permission and supervision of the instructor. Violations result in confiscation and turning in to administration for parent pick-up.

CONTACT ? John Mattingly, instructor e-mail: john.mattingly@ phone: 240.236.7478

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