DIGITAL DESIGN
Course #07.45100
Web and Digital Design Pathway
MRS. HOSMER
Email: angie.hosmer@cobbk12.org
Website: angiehosmer.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Digital Design is the second course in the Web and Digital Design
pathway in the Information Technology cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have
successfully completed Introduction to Digital Technology and Fundamentals.
Using web design as the platform for product design and presentation, students will create and learn
digital media applications using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and digital
imaging for various format. The digital media and interactive media projects developed and published
showcase the student skills and ability. Emphasis will be placed on effective use of tools for
interactive multimedia production including storyboarding, visual development, project management,
digital citizenship, and web processes. Students will create and design web sites that incorporate
digital media elements to enhance content of web site.
Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and
applications of media. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and
legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare
students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and
projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry.
Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA),
are integral components of the employability skills standard for this course.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be respectful--Students are expected to adhere to the WHS Computer-Related Discipline Policy and
WHS Expectations for Behavior given in your Student Handbook found on Wheelerhigh.com.
2. Be responsible--You will be responsible for having a writing utensil and folder or notebook to keep all
notes, handouts, and daily printouts. These should be brought to class EVERY DAY.
3. Headphones may be used only if plugged into the CPU and used while student is working on
assignment—NOT during instruction. If the student abuses this privilege, it will be taken away from
the individual student.
4. Instructional time is very important. You are allowed 10 hall passes for the semester. Use them
wisely.
5. If you are absent, YOU must make up your work on YOUR time. A record of each day’s activities will
be posted in the classroom. Upon returning to school after an absence, it will be YOUR responsibility
to check and see what you have missed. Make up or extra help times are daily from 7:30 until 8:15.
Schedule in advance with me for other times.
6. Phones and other media devices should not interfere with class time. They should not be accessed
during class time unless authorized by your teacher. Flash drives are not allowed unless teacher
approved it daily.
YOUR GRADE:
Daily
Tests/Projects
Final Exam
50%
40%
10%
GRADING SCALE:
A 90=100
B 80=89
C 74-79
D 70-73
F 69 or below
TEXTBOOKS: There is no specific textbook for this class. A variety of textbooks, handouts, and other
resources such as the Internet will be utilized.
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Be responsible and prepared.
Follow directions carefully.
Complete all assignments.
Review and study lessons.
Be proactive—don’t wait until the last minute to work on a major project or to study for a
test/quiz.
Be respectful to all.
Be a lifelong learner by challenging yourself with new learning experiences.
Strive to do your very best.
Set goals for yourself.
Plan ahead to manage your time wisely.
Be organized.
Have a positive attitude.
GO WHEELER WILDCATS!
January 5, 2016
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am looking forward to a successful semester in working with your student in Digital Design. This
class follows as the second level in the Web and Digital Design Career Pathway. It will be a
rewarding experience for me to continue to see their progress and creative talents in this
advanced class.
Please read through your student’s syllabus and handouts. At any time throughout the semester, if
there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me through Wheeler’s website at
www.wheelerhigh.com or angie.hosmer@cobbk12.org. You can also view current daily lessons on
my website at mrshosmer.weebly.com.
Your student will need to keep the copy of the course syllabus in his/her notebook. The bottom
half of this sheet needs to be returned to me by Tuesday, January 12 with both student and
parent/guardian signatures.
Thanks for your support and assistance in making this a productive learning experience for your
student. I look forward to a successful semester.
Sincerely,
Angie Hosmer
Wheeler High School
Career and Technology Teacher
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Sponsor
I have read the course syllabus and understand the student is responsible for knowing information
and following all of the course rules and regulations.
The course syllabus must be signed by the student and parent, and then returned to the teacher
by Tuesday, January 12.
Student’s Signature_____________________________________Date:__________________
Parent/Guardian’s
Signature
_____________________________________Date:__________________