Course Guide for Graphic Design

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 SYSTEM

The projects, written assignments, tests, performance evaluations, employability skills and lab work are all based on the point system. It’s pretty simple - You don’t do the work, you don’t get the points!

 

Class work = 10%, Content Reading = 10%, Content Writing = 10%,
Employability = 10%, Tests = 10%, Quizzes = 10%, Projects = 20%, Final Exam = 20%     TOTAL = 100%

 

• 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 Stakeholders! 

ABSOLUTELY NO HORSEPLAY in the graphic arts lab!

Food, candy, gum, and drinks are to be consumed in the cafeteria ONLY

When in doubt on a procedure, ask your instructor!

No matter how small, let the instructor know about an injury!

No one is to be in the lab area unless working on a specific project or assignment!

No loose clothing, jewelry, or loose long hair when operating equipment!

Eye protection must be worn when handling chemicals, using pressure washer
and pressurized air!

 

PROFESSIONALISM

When you come to class you will be reporting to “work.” As you would with a job, be prepared, maintain an attitude of respect towards others, yourself and your instructor at all times. Just like a real job, there is to be no “sleeping on the job.” You must be prepared with a pencil or pen and a single subject notebook for class each day! Please refrain from any PDA (public display of affection) while you are in class. Copyright Law – any logo, artwork or printed material that is copyrighted may not be reproduced in our lab. This is your opportunity to create all your own “original work.”

GRAPHIC ARTS LABORATORY GUIDELINES/AGREEMENT

 

I will follow all rules as outlined by the Student/Parent Handbook.

 

1.            I will keep my cell phone at home or put away at all times!

2.            I will come to class prepared with pen, paper and be ready to learn.

3.            I will assemble in the instructional area and take my assigned seat on time.

4.            I will stop talking when the bell rings, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.

5.            I will keep ALL FOOD and DRINK out of the graphic arts room.

6.            I will take care of my personal “restroom” business before class.

7.            I will always wait for the daily instruction and NEVER go directly to work in the lab.

8.            I will only be in the lab if I am working on a specified project.

9.            No student is to ever go into the teacher’s desk unless they have permission to do so.

10.            I will always treat any substitute with the same respect as my instructor or lose lab privileges.

11.            No student is to ever leave the room without permission from the instructor.

12.            The clean-up assignments must be done properly and checked by the Instructor.

13.            I will put all my graded paperwork, assignments and project samples in my Graphic Arts   folder that will be located in the student folder area.        

14.       I can be as creative and imaginative as possible with my projects so long as they remain in good taste and are appropriate.

 

I realize that if I violate any of the above guidelines, I will lose points for each infraction on my employability grade, lose lab privileges, or other disciplinary action will occur. My daily attitude and accomplishments will be what governs my employability grade and overall success in school.

 

I CHOOSE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY WORK, MY ENVIRONMENT, AND MY LEARNING!!