Class Overview
 
class overview
 
"Computer Graffics is dedicated to continually expanding and upgrading students knowledge of technology, and its impact on todays society. Students are expected to work in a server based environment and be able to manage their own files and projects. Each student is given assignments to enhance their knowledge of a particular software applications. Computer Graffics is a beginning level class and focuses mainly on drawing skills, file management, scanning, digital photography and photo manipulation. We primarily focus on the programs Painter and Photoshop. We are expanding Computer Graffics to also incorporate animation, music editing, and video editing. We will also be adding iMovie, Garage Band and iDVD to the current curriculum. Class Requirements, Supplies Blank DVD + or - R disc
Blank CD-R disc
Mini DV tape
Notebook, Folder and Pen
A set of headphones
Shoe box to store everything
Additional materials, but not required, access to a digital camera and a digital video camera. Students are required to complete one new assignment each week. Each assignment is designed to further their knowledge base in a certain software application. Students are graded on their ability to follow general guidelines, manage their time well, and show an improvement in skills each week. Students are encouraged to be original and creative in their assignments. Home Work Computer Graphics is performance based, in class work. The only home work given would be to collect assets for projects. These assets would include photos, web page information, digital photos and digital video. Tests Students will be tested on terms used in class, as well as, movies, examples shown in class. Saving or Printing Work Students can save their projects to CD-R and DVD-R discs at the end of the semester.
 Students can print their work to the color printer in the Media Center for 25 cents per copy.
Higher quality prints can be printed in the graphics lab for $2.00 each.
 
Student Expectations Students are asked to sign a contract that abides to the underlying expectations. Students are expected to be on time and attend all classes. Demonstrations are given at the beginning of the week for each new project. Students are expected use class time wisely. This class is in high demand, filling seats with time wasters is not in the best interest of the student body. Students are responsible for any make-up work or demonstration time they miss. It is the students responsibility to make the necessary arrangements with the teacher for make- up work. At report card time any students not finished with projects will be given an incomplete. This represented with an F on their report card. When the students complete their missing work, their grades will be changed accordingly. We run a family show here in Computer Graffics so all projects must conform to school policy. They cannot be demeaning to other students, they cannot contain any sexual, profane, alcohol or drug related references. Students are expected to be respectful at all times to the teacher, fellow students, and the lab itself. Due to the high cost of the equipment, any student caught vandalizing, damaging or stealing equipment will be removed from the class and may face school and police penalties. Grading Policy 92-100 A 85-91 B 74-84 C 65-73 D Below 65 Forgettaboutit! Late projects will drop one letter grade for everyday they are late,
unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher prior to the deadline What is expected, what you need, and other words of wisdom and demented ramblings...