Graphics II Syllabus 2014-15
S. Dreyer
262-789-6450 (voice mail)
shelley.dreyer@nbexcellence.org
Course Description:
Graphics II is a full year course designed to advance the skills of the graphics I student. Concepts will
advance from one color work to two color press work. Advanced desktop publishing concepts will be
taught and mastered. Students will be introduced to 35mm photography.
Course Outline/Project list:
Semester 1:
Substrates
In Design Duplication
Ink
Halftone
Illustrator Invite
Illustrator CD Cover
Offset-2 color
Screen Print
Abstract
Funny Ad
Projects of choice
Semester 2:
35mm Photography
Offset- tight register
Photoshop Colorization
Photoshop Combine
Photoshop Distortion
Screen Print
Bindery
Project of Choice
Portfolio
Textbook/Resource Materials:
Textbook: Graphic Communications. Richard Broekhuizen
Reading from Photo-Offset Fundementals. John E. Cogoli
Individual packets prepared by instructor.
Required Materials and Supplies:
There is a $40 course fee. ($20 per semester) This fee will cover all materials and supplies needed for
the course. If students choose to print on a t-shirt they will need to provide this.
Academic Integrity Information:
First Offense: Student will be given an opportunity to complete the work that was cheated
on. Parents and Guidance Counselor will be contacted. Teacher and student will develop a
contract that will deter this behavior in the future.
Second Offense: In addition to measures from the first offense, a meeting between the
parent/guardian, associate principle, teacher, and guidance counselor will be held, and the student
will develop a 5 page paper (12pt. font, Times New Roman font, and single spaced) that focuses
on the following:
Why the decision was made to cheat?
What are the alternatives to cheating?
Why is cheating unethical?
How will cheating now impact me in the future?
Third Offense: In addition to measures from the first and second offense, the student will
receive an academic referral and any other consequences deemed necessary by the
parent/guardian, counselor, associate principal, teacher, and student team.
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
B-
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
All projects, quizzes and assignments are given a point value and added to a cooperation/effort grade.
Students will keep a portfolio of all work completed in class. This includes notes, projects, handouts, etc.
The completed portfolio is required in order to receive a final grade
Absence or Tardiness Policy:
Class policies follow district policies as outlined in the student handbook. Students are responsible to get
make up work from the instructor. The student will need to schedule a time to make up the assignments.
Most course work will require lab equipment.
Projects:
All artwork must be appropriate. The instructor has the right to refuse any questionable design.