ROP Digital Art
(do not turn on your computer)
Agenda
• Welcome
• Introduction
• Review Syllabus
• Visual Thinking Strategies
Syllabus
• This course is a career technical course
as well as an exploration of visual arts
• Through projects based on practical
applications of the use of the Elements
of Art and Principles of Design
Classroom Rules &
Policies
• Display a positive attitude
• Be on time and physically, mentally, and
creatively present
Attitude
• Behave in a professional & ethical
manner
• Your effort in learning new material,
your desire to help me and fellow
students, and your respect for our
precious equipment and resources
• Come to class every day with a positive
attitude, showing patience, tolerance,
respect, and cooperation
Be On Time and
Present
• Our daily warm-up exercise starts when
the bell rings, at this time attendance is
taken.
• Being mentally and creatively present is
important to this class. This includes not
being distracted by texting, or abusing
the privilege of being in a computer lab.
Bathroom Policy
• If you do need to use the bathroom see
Ms. McKay to receive the bathroom
pass.
• Sign out with the date and time.
• Only one student is allowed out of the
class at a time, and may leave for no
longer than 5 minutes.
• When you return sign back in with the
time and return the pass to Ms. McKay
Grading
• Presentation
Work (50%)- All major
projects you complete, both technical
and artistic skill will be evaluated, A self
reflection component will be
incorporated into every project.
• Practice Work (30%)- Most practice
work will be completed in your
sketchbook.
• Studio Performance (20%)- Doing your
best everyday. Professional behavior,
the desire to learn and improve, a
commitment not to waste valuable
Late Work
• Because you will be presenting your
work to the class during critiques, it is
vital that you turn in your completed
project at the beginning of class on the
day that it is due.
• If you do submit late work you will lose
one grade (10%) for each day it is are
late.
• If you are absent it is your responsibility
to make up work that you missed.
Re-Grades
• If your work is turned in on time you
have that chance to re-do the project
and re-submit it for a higher grade.
• You must schedule a re-grade
conference with me outside of class
time and bring your grading sheet to
that meeting.
• Work must be resubmitted within 10
school days of the posted grade.
Figure & Film Studies
• We will be working with visual materials
such as famous art works, films of
famous artists, charts and diagrams,
slides, VHS tapes/video disks, the World
Wide Web, and computer programs.
• Material may contain complete
anatomical references, nude model
poses and views of artists working from
the nude in their studios, as well as
scenes from modern films.
• Material may also mention and
discuss the alternative lifestyles
sometimes lived by famous artists,
and may be expressed in language
that might be considered offensive to
some people.
• Current issues, as they relate to art
and free expression, are also
discussed in the art classes.
Materials
• All materials and equipment for this
class are supplied, however each
students will need to make or purchase
their own sketchbook.
• Sizes from 5x7 to 9x12
• If you can not make or get own on your
own please see me 
• Recommended: Flash drive to back up
work and store work.
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AUP (Acceptable Use
Policy)
By enrolling in this course you are
agreeing to the district’s Acceptable Use
Policy.
Violations of the AUP may result in loss of
technology use privileges, removal from
course, suspension and/or expulsion.
If you are using the computer and
equipment for something other than your
assigned class work you are in violation of
the AUP and my class policies.
Equipment &
Software
• Adobe Photoshop, Bridge & Illustrator,
Microsoft PowerPoint & Word
• Dell computers w/ Windows
• Nikon Digital Cameras- D40, D70,
D3000
• Mat cutters, X-acto knives, Mat board
How will this course prepare
me
for are
a job
& of‘the
real
• There
plenty
digital
arts world’?
related
careers which you will learn about.
• You will have to opportunity to acquire
the skills and knowledge that will
prepare you for a job in the digital arts
or any field.
• You will create work for clients and work
with deadlines, just as professionals do.
• Upon completion of this course you may
be prepared to gain additional
experience through an internship or