REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN GRAPHICS:

•STAY ON TASK / USE TIME WISELY

Graphic Design & Production
•COMPLETE & TURN IN PROJECTS ON TIME
•BE RESPONSIBLE, DEPENDABLE, & TRUSTWORTHY Syllabus
•BE A ROLE MODEL FOR EACH OTHER GRADING POLICY INFORMATION:
•ABIDE BY CLASS RULES Employability Preparation (evaluated weekly) 10%
•ABIDE BY SAFETY RULES Assesses career preparation, time on task, cleaning work areas, and
•HELP KEEP ALL LAB AREAS CLEAN general work ethics
•BE A VOLUNTEER WHEN NEEDED “Dress for Success” now counts as extra credit
•BE A HELPER TO EACH OTHER AND THE TEACHER Classwork 20%
Consists of assignments given during class such as daily work, small
As an “advanced” student in Graphics you have an projects,
opportunity to continue the Class Blog/Website: vocabulary, and tickets-out-the-door.
development of your introductory skills. By taking McEachern Graphic Design … www.mceacherngraphics. Major Projects & Exams 45%
this course again, you have accepted Includes written/performance tests and major project grades. Each
that you are responsible, motivated, and interested
weebly.com project grade is
McEachern High School …go to www.mceachernhigh.org A REVIEW OF PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN THE
in this field. You should have the derived from a combination of project completion, craftsmanship,
> choose General Info INTRO GRAPHICS
initiative and desire to learn through practice; and creativity/design, use of
SYLLABUS/HANDBOOK:
will take this chance and use it to > Staff Directory > Click the “Electives” tab then scroll typography, and the ability to follow directions. Students’ willing-
1. ALWAYS practice safe work habits. If you are found to
benefit you and your future. to Alicia Baynes & link to ness to correct identified
be working in an unsafe
Another opportunity that you have is to be creative, class weaknesses will provide opportunities for grade improvement.
manner there must be a remediation of the entire safety
use your imagination and use Mid-Term Exam 5%
your own ideas. There are many resources in our
Edmodo: www.edmodo.com Final Exam 20%
unit for this course.
Used for student assignments, feedback, collaboration, and Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY!
lab, and outside of school in your Assesses cumulative information for the entire year that includes a
critique 2. Eating and drinking is NOT permitted in the lab.
daily activities, for you to use in order to help you written exam, a
3. You are expected to be on time.
create and form ideas for your Parents are encouraged to ask their student for login infor- performance exam, and a portfolio.
4. ALWAYS take care of classroom materials, furniture,
projects. However, it takes motivation and a desire mation to join (Cheating will result in a zero)
and school property.
to do well on your part. 5 POINT
5. ALWAYS RESPECT others and their property.
I CAN TEACH YOU THE SKILL, BUT I CAN’T CREATE Grading Rubric
6. Do your OWN work and be productive.
YOUR IDEAS FOR YOU! Class Quiz & Review Site: 5 = Exemplary/Exceeds
7. LISTEN during instructions and demonstrations so
Quia - www.quia.com/profiles/abaynes 4 = Accomplished
your projects will look their
Cloud Storage: Dropbox: www.dropbox.com OneDrive: 3 = Promising
best!
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/business/ 2 = Developing
8. STAY CREATIVE!
Used for backup of student files 1 = Beginning
Remind: 0 = No Evidence
Text @mrsbaynes to 81010 to receive updates and reminders (you can Project point values will vary
add the Synergy (gradebook)
image if you want) M/Z=missing assignment can still be turned in or reassessed
0=not attempted, refused to complete, or deadline has passed
 Consequences: Live Work: Portfolio: Articulation
If anyone abuse privileges in this classroom i.e. naming files inappropri- Live work will include a variety of tasks such as •Portfolios should include any project Teacher Information: Instructor: Mrs. An articulation agreement has been
ate digital file preparation, image examples, live work, sketches, writing Alicia Baynes established between McEachern High
names, inappropriate projects/subjects or internet searches, abusing editing, file output, bindery, cost-calculating/esti- samples, etc. School and the Art Institute of Atlanta
equipment, mating, and clean up. Jobs will be •The portfolio must be neat, clean, and Graphics & Design Dept. in the area of Graphic Communica-
promoting unsafe situations, or if you choose to use this class as wasted receipted through the school’s live work account. presented in a professional manner. tions.
McEachern High School
time…YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THE LAB IN ANY •The portfolio will be graded every semes- The articulation agreements allow stu-
WAY! ter. 2400 New Macland Road dents in the Graphic Communications
A parent/guardian will be contacted and you will be assigned bookwork •A grading rubric will be provided before Powder Springs, GA 30127 program to transfer credit hours to the
for the Class Supplies: Required: each portfolio evaluation. Location: CT 108 college. The student must meet the
rest of the semester. Recommended/Optional: email: alicia.baynes@cobbk12.org required course competencies and
Phone: 770-222-3710 x235 receive at least a grade of 85 in the
•USB flash drive (at least 8GB) •(1) 1” ring course to
notebook Fax: 770-222-3712
Attendance: transfer credit to the schools. Upon
•pencils & pens •10-15 sheet graduation, the student must enroll at
Your attendance at school is very important. When you are not in school protectors Industry Certification:
you one of
•T-shirts (minimum of 1) •Sharpie markers PrintED is administered by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation the colleges within one academic year
cannot keep up with your program of student. In Graphics, it is not (GAERF), and is a national certification process based on industry standards for of that graduation date. All articulated
possible to •Sketch book high school graphics courses.
take equipment and supplies home; therefore, try to be at school every courses will be exempt from fees.
•Colored pencils McEachern High School can issue GAERF student certificates in the following 3
day in •hoodie/sweatshirt areas:
order to keep up with assignments and projects. •additional t-shirts for •INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Projects: practice •GRAPHIC DESIGN See the Standards folder in Class
•A project list/course outline will be provided. •SCREEN PRINTING Materials or access the McEachern
•Due Dates will be posted Books & Resources: Classroom sets of textbooks The following requirements must be met in order to earn a certificate: Graphics
•Late projects will be graded accordingly and at the discretion of the are provided for use 1. Mastery of 80% of the identified skills website www.mceacherngraphics.
teacher. during class 2. Maintain an 85 or above average in Graphic Communications weebly.com
Projects should not be late except in the case of excused absences. 3. Complete a minimum of 3 semesters
The ability to meet deadlines is an important trait to be successful in   4. Pass an End-of-Pathway Exam
2 nd year class file name: “Graphic
this Student Benefits Design and Production-gd.pdf”
industry in the future. Units of Study can be found on the McEachern   •Equivalent of 6 months on-the-job training 3 rd year class file name: “Ad-
•You can and probably will complete more projects than the minimum Graphics website:   •Increased placement opportunities vanced_graphic_design.pdf”
assigned. www.mceacherngraphics.weebly.com   •Focused curriculum 4 th year class file name: “Graphic
All projects need to be turned in for a grade before taking them from Click the link for the course you are taking this   •Pride in accomplishments
semester. You can include an outline of Output Processes.pdf”
this lab.   •National credentials
units, color code them, and/or lists of specific   •Transfer of credit hours to colleges and technical schools through
REMEMBER…PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! projects included. articulation agreements
Using skills repeatedly helps you become better. For more information visit http://www.gaerf.org/PrintED.aspx