Ms. Looney
looneya@northandoverpublicschools.com
WELCOME TO GRAPHIC DESIGN!
In this class, we will learn some of the elements and principles of graphic design. We will also explore methods and programs used to create designs.
Google classroom will be your main hub for the entire trimester. There will be class videos that you will be required to view throughout the trimester. These are usually between 3 and 12 minutes. I will also refer you to articles and information on the web via google classroom. Please let me know if there are any class materials that you would like a printed copy of.
Software
As a student in the class, you will be granted home access to Adobe Photoshop, provided you have a computer that can handle the program. This will allow you to do some of your work at home and explore concepts further. Instructions will be posted on Google Classroom.
Throughout the trimester, we will actively use:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Drive
- Google File Stream
Devices
"I'm so good at multitasking!" The truth is, you're not. Multitasking isn't really a thing (someone lied to you.) It actually isn't possible to focus on two things at the same time (Wait, I'll prove it. Watch this video link.) Also, having too many things that you are focused on at the same time kills your performance. So, it actually takes your brain longer to compute even easy tasks because you break your thought process. It also exhausts you mentally. It is your responsibility to make sure you are on task in class.
- Cell Phones and Devices: This class follows the NAHS Cell Phone and Device policy. You may take your cell phone or device out if I (clearly) announce that we are using it for an assignment. Please use airplane mode or your phone's equivalent to curb further distractions.
- Games or Videos: Unless you are directed to a game or a video, these are not permitted in this class -- even if you are done with your work. This includes games and videos on your computer station or your personal device. The same applies to YouTube music videos and playlists.
- Texting and Social Media - never allowed. Please plan on catching up on your notifications and responding to texts during you own personal time.
- Music & Earbuds: Music is allowed during work times only. This means that you must completely remove any earbuds during class instructions, discussions and presentations. This also means that you should not be listening to personal music while reading directions for an assignment or while watching an instructional video for an assignment. If you have earbuds in (or even just one earbud in) while we are going over any type of class content, you will lose any music privileges you might have. As an artist, I understand that music sometimes helps you work, but I need to be able to communicate with you.
Daily Expectations
Here is what classroom life will look like:
- Stay on task. Do your best. Every day. Be open to trying new things. Some assignments you will like; some you won't, and that's ok.
- You will not expect to use this class to do work for your other classes. This is not a free period. We will be doing work every. single. day.
- Do not ask to go to guidance... or to drop something off at guidance... or the library... or to your car... or to talk to another teacher... or to sign up for lunch in Food Service room... or to get your books for your next class at your locker... or to drop something off at the main office. These are personal errands. Errands are things that you should do on your own time, in between classes, during lunch, or before or after school. This applies even if you are done with your work. If guidance wants to make an appointment with you, they will send a pass for your or they will call to have you sent down.
- You will be at the same workstation every day. If you come into class and notice that there has been damage to your workstation, you will need to notify me at the beginning of class.
- Printing: The use of our printers is only for class projects. Please do not ask me to print things for your history assignment or when you are running for class office.
- Drinks: No drinks around the workstations. Should you choose to bring a drink to class, you must leave it in the drink box at the front of the classroom. This applies to anything with a flimsy lid or non-screw cap. If you have a bottle of water, you may keep it at your desk, so long as it has a screw-on cap.
- Food: There is no food in this lab. We are aware that this may be your only class where you aren't allowed to eat. Seeing that you have 4 other potential classes to eat in (plus, you know, lunch), you won't die. Also, mice -- and not the kind that are used to navigate a computer. 🐭 🐭 🐭 Food + public work stations = gross.
Work needs to be submitted as electronic files via google classroom. Instructions will be provided. You will need to label all files turned in with your Google Apps Username, an underscore, and the project name (kennedyjo21_landscape).
Grades
Grades are comprised of your design assignments and a final project. Criteria for each will be outlined in each assignment introduction. There will be three due dates during the trimester. Those dates will be announced well in advance. All projects we have worked on prior to that due date are expected to be turned in by that day. I do not accept work past the due dates. Once we start graded assignments, I try my best two grade once per week, even though the school standard is once every two weeks. Please understand, if I have entered grades on a Monday and you turn in missing work on Tuesday, it will not be graded until the following week.
After-School Lab Times or Extra Help
Tuesdays by appointment with 24hrs notice.
