Welcome to Computer Graphics 2

Welcome to the 2017 - 2018 school year!

This is Digital Arts 2 and I'm your overlord.....I mean teacher, Mr. Wood. On this page, you'll find the assignments we'll do each section on the left (Sections are broken into grading period). On the top, you'll find our weekly routine and helpful links as well as the readings. In this class, you will learn how to use Photoshop and illustrator from the beginning to a somewhat intermediate level. Both programs are huge and I can't teach you everything in this one class. Somethings you'll have to learn on your own and there will be time to do that so please take those opportunities to do so. With that said, let me break down the way this class is going to flow.

In this class, we will be focusing on print and commercial media. You will learn about design, what a good design is. How to set up a presentation, as well as learning a few more programs in a more designer way. Programs like Microsoft Word, Powerpoint.

Class Fees:
There is a $15.00 class fee per semester for CG1. that comes out to $30.00 a year.

Supplies required for this course:

This class doesn’t require a lot of supplies on your part, but there are things to consider getting. Underlined supplies will be required however.

• Earbuds or Headphones - There might be times when you want to review a tutorial in the class, the best way to do that is with audio and the best way to listen will be with earbuds or headphones. Music is a given privilege in this class, But when it’s given, keep in mind no one else wants to hear your music. All audio must be played through headphones or earbuds. You can get a fairly decent pair of skull candies for 5 to 6 dollars at walmart or target, so there’s no reason to spend a lot of money.
• Memory card - This is not required, but necessary. If you want to save your work and do it at home or at a later time but can’t get on your assigned computer. You can move your work around with a memory card. A 4 gig flash drive or SD card will be more than enough for this class.

Assignments:

There will be 6 assignments over the year in the class. Though it sounds like few, these are multi part assignments and the guidelines will change on a weekly basis. You will need to stay on task in this class or you will fall behind and the stress will start to build.

- Project/Work days (You will typically be given 2 to 3 weeks to work on your major projects. I will not give you extra time. Part of being a digital artist/designer is deadlines.)

- Artist Statement. (More writing, but these are easy. You will have to work on time management to get this done. I will be asking for these to be turned in. I want all of them in hard(copy. This allows you to  hand write it or print it [printed is preferred])

- Critique. (A dreaded word in the art world. most student (circumstances permitting) will have time to talk about their art in front of the class and answer questions. They will hear what people think about the art. It sounds scary, but it's not once you get use to it. This will  happen on week 6. There will be a sign up sheet for this. Each student will have to do at least 1 this year. some might go twice because i will pick 1 to 2 students i want to talk  about. There are other activities we will might use to do critiques a bit faster or more interactive, there is a grade attached to this. so participate

- Testing. (Each section will not have a test, but if it does. it will always be on a Monday. This way i can get grades in for week 6. There will be 2 major test this year. Midterms and Finals. for some sections might have small test.)

Easy right? Lets move on.

Quote of the Day Or Computer technology

You will be given a choice at the beginning of the year as a class to either do quote of the day or learn about technology.

• Quote of the day - This will happen twice a week. Each section of the class will have a theme. The quote will be based on that theme. It will be presented to you and then we’ll have a class discussion about the quote.
• At some point, we may have a padlet up where you can write your responses, but that will depend on the behavior of all classes.
• Computer Technology. - You will learn how computers work. Be able to see the parts of a computer and hold them. You will also learn the history of computers, key terms and a few things about the internet you may not know.

Mondays will be reserved for Dear Jeremy letters or a short reading and response assignment. Once again, there is a grade attached to this.

Classroom Behavior:

I consider all my classes a community. If one classes losses something, all classes will. If one student in a class misbehaves, the entire class may lose a privilege. Please behave

Let me introduce you to the website now.

Tutorials:

Tutorials is where you can recap any of the tools we went through. I want you to keep in mind both programs are massive and there are many ways to do one thing. Many of the tutorials might show you a different way from the way I taught you to do it. so use these if you don't understand what i taught.

I also want you to keep in mind that we are in a computer class. You are surrounded by 32 computers, you are learning on a computer, you have a computer in front of you. Use it as a resource if you do not understand something. I or any of your teachers will always be there. Be productive enough to seek out the answer for yourself at times, but don't be scared to ask me for assistance. That is why i am here.

Artist Section

The Artist section will have a few artist that we will discuss or examine during class. this section will grow as assignments are given. Go to this section for inspiration once in a while. If there is an artist you'd like added to this section, Notify me and i will do my best to get them added. Due to the URL blocking of APS, some artist i will not be able to display publicly.

Student Work

Student Work. Each period will have their own link where we can view each others work. it is important to share your work with your classmates. You never know who might inspire you or who you might inspire. There is a special method of getting these up and i will need your help doing this, we will go over this in class as you learn how to use the programs.

Lastly the rules of the classroom.

First and foremost, this class is a community. Like what we all live in and the art world in itself. This is a community. and the number one rule we have is

If one of us falls, we all fall. (that includes your teacher). What this means if someone breaks a rule,there is a high chance the entire class will suffer from it. But if someone rises or does something great. we will all celebrate. Community is key to the arts. so lets get to the rules

- The class is a community

- During discussion, if someone is talking, everyone is paying attention. (If a student is talking. the teacher is paying attention. I am not above this rule). This means you will not be surfing the web, Playing on your phone or having side discussions.

- The Computer is your tool. respect it and remember you share the computer with 5 other people maybe more. DO NOT draw on the computer, keyboard or mouse. Do not slam or flip the equipment. Breaking this rule will result in 1 of the following punishments depending on the extent and number of offenses. I will check each and every computer at the end of ever class. "I didn't do it" will  not work. ~ Loss of computer usage for a week.

~Loss of other privileges. Losses like, but not limited to, Phone usage, listening to music

~ Sent to ISS and/or written up. (I will check with the ISS office. if you did not show up, I will write you up twice, one for not showing and one for the reason you were sent in the first place.

- Music is a privilege, not a right. You will need to bring your own headphones. If you do not have headphones, you can't listen to music through the computer speakers (I will have to listen to mine through the speakers so i can stay attentive to the class). Your music shouldn't be so loud that the person next to you can hear it. Music privileges will be granted after the class has earned it.This is not a Day One privilege.

- Listen during instruction time. This is an important one. You are all emerging adults and i will treat   you as such. If you miss on something because you weren't listening, goofing off or absent, that is now your problem. I will not repeat myself. If i see you are struggling with something, i will help, you may also ask, but i will ridicule you for not listening if that is why i am helping.

- Be Respectful. In other words, One person can bring down the whole class. Don't be THAT guy or girl. There are ways to say things without being a negative person. Learn how to use some tact.

- Behavior and Conduct - There will be no rough housing. wrestling, foul mouthed arguments (it is not limited to just these). There will be punishment for any of these or anything outside the rules of the class.

~Loss of computer usage for a week.

~Loss of other privileges. Losses like, but not limited to, Phone usage, listening to music

~Sent to ISS and/or written up. (I will check with the ISS office. if you did not show up, I will write you up twice, one for not showing and one for the reason you were sent in the first place.

Equipment Rentals:

I do have a limited amount of Studio Quality headphones and some drawing tablets. I will rent these out to students for that class. You may not take them home with you. I will need your ID for the equipment and you will sign the equipment out and in. If you do not have your ID, you cannot rent equipment out

- Seating. For the most part, I will allow you to sit where you wish (with the exception of the back 4 computers.) I reserve the right to move you at any time in the year for any reason.

We are almost done. Just a few more things to cover

Attendance:

This is a huge grade, much like participation. This will work in the following manner.

• you ‘ll have 24 points in the grading period.
• A tardy will cause you to lose 1 point
• An absence will cause you to lose 2 points
• These points are not regainable.  Once they are gone, they are gone.

- I will not allow vacations as a reason to miss class. You and your family made the choice. To go on vacation. The time you have to finish your project will not be extended. I do not accept late work (some cases we can talk out, but i promise you that 90% of reasons will not be accepted)

Parent Contact:

I will be contact each student's parent at least once every grading period. This will be by phone or email. There will be a parent contact form each student/parent will need to fill out.

I believe that is is. So, Let's have some fun!