INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA

							                                                              kespesat@hazelwoodschools.org
                                                                    314-953-5201 ext. 37208
                                                                       www.my-keschool.com



                  INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA

Dear Parents and Students:

The content area of business education provides a foundation for success for all students, no
matter what their ultimate goals in life may be. Students who will graduate and operate small
businesses, as well as future entrepreneurs, need to understand the principles of business if
they are to make wise decisions. No student can function in today’s society and escape the
need for the life-long lessons that are taught in the business education curriculum. The skills
of writing, listening, and speaking are important components of all business education
courses. The discipline also includes problem-solving activities to emphasize higher-order
thinking skills in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. Students who study
business education will have increased opportunities to succeed in whatever field they
may choose to pursue.

It is a pleasure to have your child in my Graphic Design/Multimedia class this year. This is a
semester long course designed to introduce students to several computer applications.
Students will learn to create their own graphics, create an Internet banner, and work with an
audio program.

If your student falls behind in their work, they may come any day before school to work on
assignments. The business department will also offer after school help two days a week.
Please go to my web site at www.my-keschool.com for up-to-date schedules and
information about what we are doing in class.

I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year. Please feel free to call me
at (314) 953–5201 ext. 37208 or email me at kespesat@hazelwoodschools.org anytime if you
have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule a conference time. This should be a
great year for all of us!

Sincerely,

Karen Espeseth

                                      COURSE OUTLINE

Grades: 9, 10, 11, and 12

Introduction to Graphic Design and Multimedia is an entry-level course in which students will
develop graphic design and multimedia skills. Students will develop technical skills including
computer animation, the creation of original graphic images, the enhancement of
photographic images, and the development of a personal portfolio through the use of
computer software such as CorelDraw and Photo-Paint. Desktop Publishing and/or Web
Design could follow this course.



                  **Please see District website for complete course syllabus.
                                    COURSE STANDARDS:

                            Topics to be Discussed and Assessed:

Graphics                                       Multi-media
Basic terminology, knowledge base              Knowledge base, terminology
Drawing shapes, lines, outlines                Software fundamentals
Color management                               Presentation
Three-dimensional effects                      Animation
Creating text                                  Video creation
Bitmaps and page formatting                    Audio
Design code and practical application          Putting it all together

                             MISSOURI SHOW-ME STANDARDS:

CA:
1. speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling,
  capitalization)
4. writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essays) and informally (such as outlines,
  notes)

GOAL 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather,
        analyze and apply information and ideas.
        8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs,
          outlines) for analysis or presentation

GOAL 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to
        communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
        1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and
           audiences
        2. review and revise communications to improve accuracy and clarity
        4. present perceptions and ideas regarding works of the arts, humanities and
           sciences
        5. perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts
        6. apply communication techniques to the job search and to the workplace
        7. use technological tools to exchange information and ideas

                                          GRADING

Learning Activities: 30%--will consist of daily assignments given while learning a concept.
They may include drills, worksheets, quizzes, or some form of typing.

Performance Evaluation: 70%--will generally consist of a project designed to demonstrate
your knowledge of the unit just covered. Many will be self-designed. Some are teacher
designed.

A     100-92%
B     91-82%
C     81-72%
D     71-65%
F     64% or below
REQUIREMENT: When given an assignment that is student designed, common sense is
required for appropriateness. NO FOUL LANGUAGE, INAPPROPRIATE THEME OR PICTURES,
ETC. All assignments MUST be appropriate for a classroom. Any inappropriate work will
automatically receive a failing grade and no second chance will be given.

Late Work Guidelines: Work for this class must be done in a business ed classroom.
Students may NOT work on previous assignments during class time. They must work on
current projects.

It is the responsibility of the student to discuss the work missed with the teacher. Students
who have excused absences from class are allowed an equal number of class periods to
complete the work.

For each class meeting that an assignment is late, a 10% deduction in the earned grade will
occur with a maximum of 30% deduction. All teachers will allow a minimum of three
assignments per student per quarter. Some assignments will NOT be eligible for a late work
grade.

Re-do Policy: Students are allowed to resubmit an assignment. They must turn in the original,
graded, assignment—and scoring guide if applicable—and their new printout. If the student
does not turn in the original, they will not receive a new grade. Students may NOT work on
previous assignments during class time. They must work on current projects.

                                CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

1. All school rules apply in class: IDs, tardies, dress, etc. You should be in the classroom
    when the bell rings.
2. No eating or drinking in class near the computers.
3. Be respectful of all students and teacher.
4. No inappropriate language.
5. Be respectful when teacher or other student is speaking
6. Do not make any changes to computer settings or damage the computer. Detention will
    be assigned.
7. Be very respectful of all equipment in the room.
8. Internet policy is to be followed at all times.
9. No cheating!
10. Make-up work must be completed at school due to software, document saving, etc.
11. No specific materials needed other than a folder to keep materials in. Textbooks are not
    issued in this class. Any use of textbook will be confined to the class set.


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