Introduction To Design Orientation Sheet

University of California F Fine Art Credit

Instructor: Mr. Jack Aiello
Room: M-38 / M-33
Email: aielloj@esuhsd.org
School Phone: (408) 928-9500
Text: Project Lead The Way Curriculum
Supplemental Text: Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2010
Check with instructor to find out what other times computer lab is open
Introduction To Design website
http://jackaiello.weebly.com/
Independence ACE mentoring
http://independenceACE.weebly.com
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Sketching
http://jackaiellosketching.weebly.com
This course is a one-year elective course that introduces students to the technical
Example of a two point perspective sketch
careers related to architecture, engineering and design. Students will learn the design
process, technical sketching, and how to model three dimensional objects on the
computer in CAD (Computer Aided Drafting). Students will also build hands on projects that are modeled on the computer. Students
will also learn the foundation of computer hardware and software relevant to being able to operate a CAD system. Students will also
learn workplace skills such as resume writing, interviewing, oral presentation, and working in teams. Students will have opportunities
to learn from guest speakers, competitions, and field trips. This is a project based learning course students will maintain an online
portfolio of their work and make oral presentations in PowerPoint (or Google Docs). It is important that students follow the file
naming convention of the course when turning in work:
Example: Samantha Sixer in 3 rd period with a part called locator 3 Sixer Samantha locator. ipt
Assignments and grades will be posted in School Loop. Students must save work in their digital lockers in school loop. Work saved on
the computer is automatically deleted. It is recommended that students also save their work on their own USB memory stick (1 GB
flash drive or larger) and in their online Google drive (G drive or I drive).
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Independence High School is to provide a supportive learning environment that enables all students to achieve
academic success.
EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs)
THE FIVE CS OF CAREER SUCCESS:
Every student will:
1. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
1. be a critical thinker
2. Communication
2. demonstrate personal responsibility
3. Collaboration
3. be an effective communicator
4. Creativity
4. be an informed & involved community member
5. Civic Engagement
GRADES ARE POSTED ONLINE USING SCHOOL LOOP
GRADING SCALE
BASED ON:
A. 100 to 90%
1. Class work
B. 89% to 80%
2. Notebook / Sketchbook
C. 79% to 70%
3. Projects (hands-on learning)
D. 69% to 60%
4. Evaluations such as tests, quizzes, and oral presentations
F. 59% and bellow
Class Rules:
1. No eating, drinking, or gum chewing is in class.
2. No electronic devices (cell phones, MP3 players, games) including headphones or ear buds are to be visible in class.
3. Keep your backpacks, purses, laptops, and other valuables with you at all times. Avoid bringing expensive items to school.
4. Students are to be quiet during announcements and lectures.
5. Students may not leave class without permission.
6. Bathroom passes are given only after the first 15 minutes and before the last 15 minutes of class
7. Follow all appropriate safety rules, including no running or other dangerous behaviors in class.
8. Ask permission to use any power tools or print documents in class.
9. Follow the school rules regarding tardiness and attendance and behavior.
10. If not already started, log on to the computer and start the appropriate program when you sit at your computer
11. Do not turn off your computer at the end of the period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Signing below indicates an acceptance of the Introduction To Design orientation sheet and permission to use Internet connected
computers. Photo and video release for educational and public relations purposes is also granted. Copies of this form are on the
course website http://jackaiello.weebly.com/
Student Name (Print) ______________________________________(Signature)_________________________ Period ____
Parent Name (Print) _____________________________________(Signature)____________________________Date_______
Or Guardian