Urbana High School Fall2020 (Virtual) Instructor: Jeff Bohlander 240.326.7616 Jeffrey. bohlander@fcps.org Link to Virtual Handboo https://sites.google.com/feps.org/uhs-virtual-learning-handbook Please note : Due to virtual learning all information here is tentative and subject to change depending on evolving circumstances. Should the need to make changes occur, notification will be made in our Schoology classroom Course Description: Students will draw, design, and print a wide variety of computer-generated color graphics using a variety of software programs. Students should have knowledge of basic computer applications as well as basic drawing skills. Students will be required to have, or purchase, a sketchbook and an art process portfolio (in which to collect final art works and additional course materials) Career Pathway: Computer Graphics is an excellent preparation for future careers in Arts and ‘Communication as it enhances visual problem solving, aesthetic perception, and technical skills within a muttimedia environment. Computer Graphics focuses students to think independently and critically. Specific careers in the visual communications field such as Graphic Design and IMustration will be discussed as well as technology's impact on all art disciplines, Core Learning Goals: The successful student will demonstrate, through their process portfolio and sketchbook, ability to: + Analyze, interpret, and respond to their environment + Translate meaning of graphic works through description and interpretation + Present knowledge and understanding of The Elements of Art and The Principles of Design and demonstrate their effective use in the graphic arts + Select and analyze works of various artists which record, preserve, highligh symbolize cultural ideas + Compare and contrast graphic art styles of today with various historical art styles and their influence on today's graphic arts, + Examine how societies use graphic arts to communicate and express ideas and analyze its impact on society + Use a variety of art tools, materials, and techniques to solve specific art problems + Demonstrate proficiency in the computer graphic process through the use of a variety of software and tools, + Create computer illustrations, commercial layout and advertising designs using the ‘elements of art and principles of design to solve problems of composition Identity criteria used for aesthetic judgement of computer graphics drawings, paintings, and graphic designs + Apply criteria used for generating work for a portfolio or exhibition and Critiques: After completion of projects, the class will participate in group and/or individual critiques of the project. The critique is vital to evaluating the effectiveness of the problem solving process. Your participation in critiques, as well as class discussions is expected. Lab Fee: No Lab Fee during virtual leaming. Materials: sketchbook. ‘Sketchbook: Each studentshould purchase and maintain a sketchbook for creating idea sketches and roughs as well as an artist journal encil and eraser,along with various materials of student choice available forPrograms: Adobe Creative Cloud hhttps://www.adobe, com/creativecloud.htm|?promoid=ZP46FD388mv=other Individual Licenses will be provided for each student, We will use predominantly Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for this class. Information and help will be reviewed for downloading apps and system requirements on the first day of class. Alternative Programs: For students who do not have a computer that meets the system requirements alternative will include Photopea hittos://\www,photopea com, Pixlre hhttps://pixir.com/e/ and Gravit httos://www.designer.io/en/ ‘Academic and Behavioral Expectations: Respect Arrive on time; establish daily routines for learning. -Be prepared to learn -Use devices only as directed -Respect the privacy of others (no recording or taking pictures of others without express teacher consent) “Stay awake and alert Participate in your education -Show positive and appropriate interactions with others in the learning environment Unity -Be helpful and encourage others -Value each other and celebrate diversity -Celebrate wins together Integrity -Complete assignments with integrity and academic honesty -Demonstrate good digital citizenship skills, turn in your own work and cite sources properly. Ask permission to share materials online -Take responsibilty for your own actions -Report concerns to your teacher, counselor, or administrator -Use online learning tools appropriately Pride -Bea leader -Put forth your best effort from start to finish Utilize technology appropriately Take care of materials; gather and organize materials and resources for learning -Only post what you are proud of Honor Code Urbana High School Honor Code Academic Integrity: The Honor Pledge Plagiarism is the unaccredited use of another's ideas and presenting it as one’s own. Cheating is any attempt to gain an unfair advantage through an unauthorized or improper source. Facilitation of Academic Dishonesty is helping another student plagiarize or cheat and is just as bad as committing the actual offense. As Hawks, we all take the following honor pledge: | have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment or assessment. My name on this piece of work affirms my character and honor.copyright laws: laws regarding copyright as it pertains to the artist and art student will be discussed. “* Exceptions to the Grade Computations (from Reg 500-5) 4 Aste! to fais te seen term of one (1) ett semes course di tock of accel font mayb aed he couse Tegariess of al quay oka eared Faure fr nck an sccapabe ef shal be aprove by te pana na stall De precsded by {mle ntmeaton othe perenguaraan Daily Routine: Please enter google meets professionally, and be prepared to leam and engage. During our Google Meet synchronous Times each week I will take roll, and make any announcements pertaining to the daily lesson, review objectives, and make any special announcements, This time wil include new instruction material for up to 60 minutes and ample time to field group and individual questions regarding projects. You are expected to work the entire period on assigned lessons, Tutorials, projects, graphics, sketchbook/journals, Recording Google Meets: Recording, video taping, or taking pictures of any synchronous ‘meetings or telephone conversations is strictly prohibited, unless express permission is provided by the instructor. It isa violation of personal rights and Maryland State law to engage in such behaviors without permission. The FCPS staff member that is facilitating the Google Meet will notify students if they are recording. Students that do not want to be recorded can mute and turn off their camera. Grading Methods: Work habits / attitude: Willinaly working, accepts responsibilty, constant effort, care of work. area and equipment. 10 points each week of the semester. Glass projects are worth 100 points and will be graded upon completion of each project based ‘on the following criteria for evaluating art 4, Level of Completion by due date 2. Aesthetics - composition and use of the art elements and principles of design 3 Originality - creativity 4Technical Skill- Mastery of topic, elements, and techniques discussed, high level of craftsmanship (ie. knowledge of graphics software used) “Grades willbe total points not category percentage. “Projects will be due and critiqued on the assigned date. Students who turn work in on the due date and will have the opportunity to make changes and resubmit for an improved grade. Digital Process Portfolios will be evaluated for a grade before each marking period (four times for the semester for each interim and term grade), ‘Sketchbook/Artists Journal - your sketchbooks will be graded along with the process portfolio (four times a semester) Benchmarks: There will be 4 benchmarks for the course, two each quarter. They will be counted a5 a normal project grade worth 100pts. Details can be found in our Google Classroom. Extra Help and Make-up Work:During Full Virtual Learning, there are opportunities throughout each week for students to receive additional support during the afternoon student support blacks and after school extended learning opportunities. ‘Student's Name (print) iN Student Signature vate 1/20 Parent's Name (pin; FAVA a Hheaa_ Dean / Parent's Signature: —