WELCOME !

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION

DAWN FISCHER
2014

Please do not turn on your computer today.
ATTENDANCE & SEATING
Please seat yourself alphabetically. Talk to each
other, find out people's names, and arrange
yourselves in order by last name.
1: WEBMASTER
2 & 3: MALLARD
4: PRINCIPLES OF AAVC
5: LUNCH
6: GRAPHIC DESIGN
7: PRINCIPLES OF AAVC
8: GRAPHIC DESIGN
9: CONFERENCE
Mrs. Fischer, Room 219
dfischer@taylorisd.org
512-352-6326 ext. 6354
Please do not bring:
Required
A sketchbook for GDI notes
Suggested
An SD card for photography.
pencil and pens
USB drive (flash drive) optional but
very beneficial
Either a package of pencils or a box of
tissues to share with the class



PLEASE BRING:
Cell phone
iPod
Food
Drink


! No checking e-mail, surfing the web, doing work for other
classes, etc.
! Do not talk while I am demonstrating.
! 2 Phases of class time:
! Demonstration
! Listen, Watch, Learn give me 100% of your attention to
learn a new skill or operation
! Portfolio Work
! Use your newly acquired skills to create your own digital
artwork or design to add to your portfolio
PAY ATTENTION AND BEHAVE POLITELY
WHILE MAXIMIZING YOUR USE OF CLASS
TIME.
When you have finished your work and turned it in, then you
could do any of the following:
1. explore software on your own
2. help another student.
3. Clean and organize your files
4. Export versions of your designs
(jpg, pdf, png, etc)
Quiet talking is acceptable while the class is working on
projects. Loud talking is never acceptable.


Everyone works at their own pace. There
should not be any down time. You should be
productive every minute you are in class.
BE ORIGINAL.
! You have the opportunity, in fact, an invitation to be creative USE IT! You
dont get the opportunity often, dont waste it!
! Copying of work will absolutely not be tolerated. Copying work is illegal and
makes taking this class pointless. Copyright laws will be discussed in class
and must be followed.
RESPECT THE EQUIPMENT.
! Follow the TISD Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
! You are responsible for any equipment checked out in
your name. Damages or loss are your financial
obligation.
! Do not download games, instant messaging, etc. These
slow down the computer systems and distract you
from your work.
! Do not even think about using the equipment for any
purpose that is inappropriate for school. This is a
serious offense and will be treated as such.
! Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom.
LATE WORK IS NOT
ACCEPTABLE.
! One of the things you must learn is how to meet a
deadline. Most work is long-term and due dates are
announced well ahead of time.
! Do not expect to get credit for late work. Meeting the
deadline is part of the assignment.
! Consider that if it were your job to produce a graphic
design for an advertising company, and you failed to
produce it on time. The company would miss the
deadline; you would almost certainly be fired.
SAVE OFTEN.
SAVE WITH PURPOSE.
! Be aware of where you are putting your work. File management will be
graded. We will take a day every so often to clean up and organize your
files.
! Most of the time, you have up to 6 versions of the same design. This is
part of the packaging process and your attention to the location of files
is important.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
! Behave responsibly, politely, and professionally both
in and out of the classroom.
! Take this class seriously. Use it as an opportunity to
learn as much as you possibly can.
! Have fun. Be creative. Stretch your imagination.
Explore your abilities. Ask questions. Try to figure
things out. See what you can do.
! Please never touch the screen of your computer.
! When you leave, straighten up your work area,
including returning chairs to appropriate positions.
GRADES -
50% Daily grades
Lessons
Quick exercises
Quizzes
Sketchbook


50% Project grades
Creative
Unique
Complex

Basically, your grades will be broken down into 2 types.
You will use a rubric as a guide for each program, and your
Daily assignments will be graded along the way.
HOMEWORK
! 1. Visit Taylorisd.org and find my page under CTE classes and complete
the parent information form.
! 2. Share this presentation with your parent/guardian. You will find a link
on my website.
Any questions?
INTRODUCE YOUR PARTNER
! Name
! Grade
! Describe your favorite gum and explain why it is your favorite
! Something they are really good at
! Goal for this school year
! One thing you have in common