Thursday, August 5, 2010

Course Guide for Graphic Design

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Teacher: Alvin DeCuir

Room 703

Email: Alvin.decuir@cobbk12.org

Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday before school (by appointment only) 7:45 am to 8:20 am


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:

Graphic Communications : The Printed Image

by Z. A. Prust

ISBN10: 1566379849, ISBN13: 9781566379847

Offset Lithographic Technology

by Kenneth F. Hird

ISBN10: 1566376211, ISBN13: 9781566376211

Using Adobe Indesign CS, Photoshop CS, And Illustrator CS - Design Professional

by Chris Botello and Elizabeth Eisner Reding

ISBN10: 1418064572, ISBN13: 9781418064570

Grading Policy and Weights:

Project (20%), Quiz (10%), Test (15%), Content Reading (10%), Content Writing (10%), Employability (10%), Mid-Term Exam (5%), Final Exam (10%), Final Exam Project (10%)

  • 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

Standards: www.georgiastandards.org/standards/pages/BrowseStandards/ctae-architecture.aspx

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