Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
Courses:
Introduction to Graphic
Design
Graphic Design 1, 2, 3
Teacher: Mr. Wigre
e-mail:rwigre@everettsd.org
Telephones: Computer Lab C-121
(425) 385.7151 Computer Lab
Planning time:
2nd Period, 8:309:25PM
Lunch: 11:2512:05 PM
Course Descriptions:
These courses will prepare all individuals to apply graphics, artistic and computer techniques to commercial
art concepts. This will include instructions in computer-assisted art, and traditional art medias. Individuals
will build a personal portfolio and produce art that can be used in competitions.
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
Registration Code: CTE353
Grade Levels:
All levels
Credits:
0.5 Fine Arts, Occupational, or Elective credit
Length:
one semester
Prerequisites:
Other:
Students have the option to earn 3 college credit through Everett Community College.
This course may be repeated for high school credit for up to four levels.
This course is designed for 9th graders in the Graphic Design pathway. The basic art concepts for studio
work, layout, composition, aesthetics, and history will be covered. Graphic arts vocabulary, tools and
equipment, color theory, perspective, drawing, including graphic arts styles, and techniques, with a strong
emphasis on design, will be presented to the student. This also will include instructions in computer-assisted
art and design using vector and raster graphics, concept sketching, illustrations, traditional art media, digital
imaging, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Individuals will develop visual
presentation skills of information and data, develop drawing skills, and build a personal portfolio. An
emphasis on WASL math skills will be used in this class
GRAPHIC DES 1 (Graphic Design 1)
Registration Code: CTE355 or CTE356
Grade Levels:
9-12
Credits:
0.5 Fine Arts, Occupational, or Elective credit
Length:
one semester
Prerequisites:
Other:
Students have the option to earn 5 college credit through Everett Community College.
This course may be repeated for high school credit for up to four levels.
This class will explore vector-based illustration methods for creating graphics, technical illustrations, and
visual presentations of information and data. Students will create logos, graphic designs, layouts, and basic
graphic information using Adobe Illustrator. Students also will explore the creative process using digital
imaging software, digital photography, image manipulation, and a wide variety of image generating
techniques using Adobe Photoshop. Assignments may include digital imaging problems and drawing and
painting using a computer. Emphasis will be placed on exploration and innovative use of software tools and
basic software imaging information, building a portfolio, and developing drawing skills.
GRAPHIC DES 2 (Graphic Design 2)
Registration Code: CTE357 or CTE358
Grade Levels:
9-12
Credits:
0.5 Fine Arts, Occupational, or Elective credit per semester
Length:
one or two semesters
Prerequisites:
Other:
Students have the option to earn 5 college credit through Everett Community College.
This course may be repeated for high school credit for up to four levels.
Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
This is a continued study of Graphics Arts 1 at an advanced level. Concept development procedures in visual
communication problems will be developed for graphic art problems. Vector graphics, raster optics, layout,
and design will be used in single compositions. Students will begin work in 3’D modeling, 2’D animation
concepts and introduced to 3’D animation. Individuals will create storyboards and computer models for
illustrations that are animated and that are still, with polygons and NURBS constructions (Flash, Rhino,
MAYA). Students will be given a choice as to work in 2’D graphics or 3’D graphics. Emphasis will be on the
principles of art, organization, production techniques, building a portfolio, and developing drawing skills.
GRAPHIC DES 3 (Graphic Design 3)
Registration Code: CTE359 or CTE360
Grade Levels:
9-12
Credits:
0.5 Fine Arts, Occupational, or Elective credit per semester
Length:
one or two semesters
Prerequisites:
Info Tech, Intro Art, or 9th Grade Graphic Design
Other:
Tech Prep credit with Everett Community Collage (Graph 261) is in process.
This course may be repeated for high school credit for up to four levels.
The following courses do not have to be taken in sequence: Graphic Design 1, Graphic Design 2, and Graphic Design 3.
This is a course that prepares individuals to apply artistic techniques to technical and commercial art
concepts. This includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design using vector and raster optics, and
using traditional art medias, digital imaging, communication skills, and commercial art business operations.
Individuals will create storyboards and computer models for illustrations that are animated with Adobe
Creative Suite. Advanced production techniques will be used to create images for use in multimedia, print
media, and web design. Emphasis will be on layout and composition and on development strategies for use
with web, multimedia, print, and video production. Individuals will develop visual presentation skills of
information and data, develop drawing skills, and build a personal portfolio.
Course Outline:
Performance and Tasks:
1. Design – Elements and Principles Layout
a. Elements
2.
3.
i. Color, Form, Line, Shape, Space, Texture,
Value
b. Principles
i. Balance, Contrast, Emphasis/Dominance,
Harmony, Movement/Rhythm, Proportion,
Repetition/Pattern, Unity, Variety
Concept Development
a. Brainstorming
b. Concept Sketching
c. Thumbnails
d. Roughs
e. Mockups
f. Idea Generation
g. Problem Solving
h. Strategies and Applied Ideas
i. Aesthetics
Introduction to Graphic Design – Layout
a. Tools of layout and production
b. Term Definitions
c. Processes
d. Grids and Spatial Relationships
e. Order in visual imagery
f. Page Balance
Grading Scale:
100 – 94.0 = A
93.9 – 90.0 = A89.9 – 87.0 = B+
86.9 – 83.0 = B
82.9 – 80.0 = B79.9 – 77.0 = C+
76.9 – 73.0 = C
72.9 – 70.0 = C69.9 – 67.0 = D+
66.9 – 60.0 = D
59.9 or Less = F
Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
4. Production Output
a. Print Production
b. Publishing
c. Print Technology
d. Storage
e. History
f. Theory
g. Resolution
5. Visual
a. Drawing
i. Material, Life drawing, Observational,
2D/3D, Still/Life drawing, Light/Shadow
b. Painting
i.
Materials, Styles, Techniques
c. Illustration
i.
Materials, Styles, Techniques
6. Typography
a. History
b. Font Families
c. Anatomy (Serif/Sans)
d. Measurements
e. Mechanics
f. Theory
7. Tools and Equipment
a. Traditional
b. Wet/Dry materials
c. Non-Traditional
i.
To keep pace with industry standards, Safety
d. Know how to purchase lenses for a variety of purposes
and care for them properly
8. Art History
a. Chronological progression of styles and techniques
9. Professional Practices
a. Art Direction
b. Pricing
c. Contracts
d. Ethics
e. Project
f. Management
g. Presentation
h. Framing
i. Copyright Laws
j. Safety
10. Portfolio
a. Explore and identify content of a professional portfolio
b. Select, organize, develop and refine a marketable portfolio
Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
1. Grading is Based on the 4 C’s
a. Creative
b. Composition
c. Communication
d. Craftsmanship
Additional Information:
1. Student may take Graphic Design for a higher level graphic course. Each level will increase in skills
and technical development. Level 1 and 2 will offer 5 college credits each.
2. Introduction to Graphic Design can be used for an Art Credit ….3 college credits
JHS Home Page:
http://cms.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/
Curriculum for Mr. Wigre's classes
http://cms.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/rwigre/
Grade book Weights………….Portfolio Work = 100%
Late Assignments
All assignments have a deadline date. At the time of the deadline grades will be placed into
the grade book. Late assignment will be accepted up to the end of the posted final deadlines.
(the end of each month) After this time no assignments will be accepted.
Important Dates, Hard Deadlines
February 28th, 2014, (1/4 through the Semester) All Assignments Due
April 11th, 2014, Mid-Term All Assignments Due and Leadership Points
May 16th, 2014, (3/4 through the Semester) All Assignments Due
June 6th, 2014, Last Day for Assignments All Assignments Due and Leadership Points
June 18th, 2014, End of the End of Semester
Progresses Reports
Progresses reports and assignments are posted on line. I will try to post new progress reports
within every 3 weeks, but reports could be updated as much as every week. I will grade over
the weekends and new grades will be posted by Mondays. Communications through email is
common and the most effective method.
Excessive Tardies (over 3):
Students with over 3 tardies will be required to earn 5 additional leadership points for each
tardy.
Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
Needed for class
Needed in class every day.
Introduction to Graphic Design
1. #2 Pencils (or Drawing pencils) (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
2. Eraser (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
Graphic Design 1
1. #2 Pencils (or Drawing pencils) (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
2. Eraser (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
Graphic Design 2
1. #2 Pencils (or Drawing pencils) (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
2. Eraser (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
Graphic Design 3
1. #2 Pencils (or Drawing pencils) (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
2. Eraser (Introduction & GD 1, 2 & 3)
Leadership Skills and 21st Century skills
10% of the grade for this class is based on these points
The Career and Technical Education programs for the Everett Public Schools promotes the
development of the student in the classroom and beyond through expecting academic growth,
positive character development, and the acquisition of actual skills that can be applied in the
vocational field. Each student will complete a variety of activities that teach leadership skills
as a means of developing these essential qualities.
Points are deducted and awarded for the following: Tardiness, Working hard, Off task, Not
working, Working to until the bell rings, Out of seats not working, lining up by the door
before the bell rings, Excusing your absences, Food in class, Having electronics,
Swearing, Disruptive, Electronics in class (Cell Phones, Headphones on, gaming, Playing
games on the computer, Points given to helpfulness.
Ethics, Artistic Integrity and Plagiarism
Any work that makes use of (appropriates) photographs, published images and/or other
artists’ work must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This is
demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design and/or concept of the
source. The student’s individual “voice” should be clearly evident. It is unethical, constitutes
plagiarism, and often violates copyright law simply to copy an image (even in another
medium) that was made by someone else and represent it as one’s own. JHS School
policies will be followed from the student handbook.
Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
Definition of a good leader: Participates in all class activities; help others; volunteers time and
talents; sets a good example; has good attendance; extends learning beyond the classroom;
shares experiences with others; works in groups cooperatively; knows the subject; develops
new innovative ideas; knows how to problem solve; shows initiative by learning more on their
own.
Student Art Works
Displays: All artworks done with JHS equipment is the property of JHS. Students may make
copies and back ups of all work to build portfolios. All artworks done by the students may
also be mounted on a digital portfolio on our home page.
Technology Students Association
I encourage all students to be a part of activities at JHS. Jackson has a Technology group that
competes at State and National levels. I encourage all students to be a part of this state and
national award winning group of students. I will ask all students to participate. This is a great
opportunity for students to be creative, compete in competition, to use leadership skills, to add
on to their resumes and to develop material for a portfolio that is professional.
Please Print Clearly…….Sign and Return by January 31st, 2014
Student Name (Print) _______________________________________________________
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Student _______________________________________________________
Parent (Print) _______________________________________________________
Parent Signature___________________________________________________
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Mr. Wigre’s Syllabus 2012-2013
Course Syllabus for Graphic Design
Henry M. Jackson High School
Graphic Design, Digital Photography, AP Studio Art, TSA