Medina High School
Digital Graphic Communication   Syllabus
08-09

Mr. Fuller  636-3447  fullerr@mcsoh.org

Course description: A basic course involving the study of digital photography and its uses in home and industry. Areas of concentration will involve Photography, Photoshop (photo manipulation), Freehand (Illustration), Dreamweaver (web page design), Fireworks (web graphics) and Pagemaker (page layout). Assigned projects will be required in each area.

Fee: $10.00

Objective: The objective of this course is to introduce students to the use of the computer to create graphic communications. Students completing this course will have a basic understanding of digital imaging and how to use digital images in documents.

Teacher expectations: You are expected to be to class on time. Each student will work to the best of his or her ability to complete assignments on time and to foster an attitude of learning.

Rules
Of course the student code of conduct will be enforced. Also, in order to maintain a safe environment, conducive to learning and teaching, these additional rules will be enforced. These rules may be amended if necessary.
1. Follow directions the first time given.
2. No talking while the instructor is addressing the class.
3. No equipment use without permission.
4. No inappropriate talk. (swearing, racial comments, insults)

Negative consequences for choosing to not follow the rules.
Consequences for disrupting class or not meeting your responsibilities will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If we cannot work out a solution, I will issue detentions and eventually I will involve a parent, administrator, and/or counselor if necessary.

Course requirements:
Students will be given a daily participation grade equal to at least 10% of each quarter grade.  1 point per day or 45 points per quarter.   Options for activities that earn the 1 point are, class projects or homework (games on the net do not count). Grades will be based on completion of class activities and assignments. Grading scale will be the same as that explained in your student handbook.  Students must complete assigned projects before working on other projects. Each student will be expected to maintain a DGC folder (on their network drive)containing electronic copies of completed assignments.

Topics covered
Basic photography                    Digital photography                    Photo manipulation
Digital slide shows                     Web Page design                      Web graphics design
Page layout                               T-shirt design                            TV Graphics
CD Graphics

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