Graphic
Design
Pebblebrook
High School
Intro to Graphic Design-IGD, Graphic Design
Production-GDP, and Advanced Graphic Design-AGD
Instructor: Alvin DeCuir
School Year: 2012-2013
Office Hours: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Room: 703 in the Trade and
Industry Bldg.
Email: Alvin.decuir@cobbk12.org
Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday after school (by appointment only) 3:35 pm to 4:20 pm
Course
Description:
Learn the basic principles required to solve graphic design
problems. Using industry standard software and related programs, students will
develop the ability and confidence to create appropriate and successful
designs. Students will also use color effectively; use dominant and subordinate
elements; use typography; and use production skills to make effective design
layouts, which meet industry standards. Students may choose to work toward a
Graphic Design Pathway.
Course
Texts:
Offset Lithographic Technology by Kenneth F. Hird
Using Adobe Indesign CS,
Photoshop CS, And Illustrator CS - Design Professional
by Chris
Botello and Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Grading
Policy and Weights:
Project (20%), Quiz (10%), Test / Common Assessments (5%), Content
Reading (10%), Content Writing (10%), Employability (10%), Mid-Term Exam (5%),
Final Exam (10%), Final Project (20%)
- Make up policy follows
what is written in the Pebblebrook Student Handbook.
- 10% is deducted for
work received after the deadline. Please complete work on time!
- Employability is a
weekly grade given for participation and being a good employee.
Safety:
A primary goal of PHS Graphic Arts Lab is to establish the expectation
that it is the responsibility of all Staff and Students to create and maintain
a safe lab environment. Safety is one of the most important functions you will
perform in the lab.
Electronic Resources:
Teacher Blog: (Visit blog to see weekly
activities) http://alvin-decuir.blogspot.com
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