Riverwood International Charter School�
Course
Syllabus
Course
Title..... Digital Design�������������������������������������� Term��������������� 2014-15
Teacher:� June Campbell���������������������������������������� room #����� 307.......
Email
Address
Teacher Web Page Phone |
http://ricscareertech.weebly.com/web--digital-design.html (404)
847-1980 |
Teacher Support
|
Help sessions are available �Mon-Thurs (8:00-8:00) unless I have a Duty
or meeting |
Class Supplies:
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Ear buds, Kleenex,
Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer � Appreciated for sanitary purposes � noses,
keyboards and mice. J |
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.
State Standards |
IT-DD-1� Demonstrate employability skills
required by business and industry. IT-DD-2
Research, explain, and summarize current state of
the web, functions of the web, and future trends emerging of the web. IT-DD-3
Identify logistical, ethical, and legal Issues related to digital media and
apply concepts to use of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital
images in digital products. IT-DD-4
Develop a plan to create, design, and market a web
site with digital content to a specific target market. IT-DD-5
Explore and write using the various writing styles used on web sites and in
digital content to get the intended message across. IT-DD-6 Identify
and develop model digital products that reveal a professional layout and look
by applying design principles to produce professional quality digital
products. IT-DD-7
Create and edit images and graphics. IT-DD-8
Plan, produce, edit, and publish digital audio. IT-DD-9
Plan, edit, produce, and post a multimedia-rich
video project. IT-DD-10
Plan, produce, edit, and publish animations. IT-DD-11 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events. |
Materials |
Instructional
Supplies |
Online books and tutorials provided |
3-ring binder, paper, pen or pencil,
headphones |
Evaluation and
Grading
Grade
Weights |
Grading
Scale |
Class Assessments��������������������� 15% Quiz����������������������������������������� 20% Projects���������� ��������������������������25% Unit
Tests�������������������������������� 25% Final
Exam��������������������������������� 15% ��������������������������������������������
100 |
A:������ 90 and above B:������ 80 � 89 C:������ 74 � 79 D:������ 70 � 73 |
Other
Information
Expectations for Academic Success |
Additional Requirements/Resources |
1)
Complete daily
classwork assignments 2)
Participate in
class discussions and ask questions 3)
Participate
constructively as a team member 4)
Problem solve
and accept challenges 5)
Challenge
yourself to continuously improve |
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Acceptable
Computer Use Policy �
Tutoring
Available |
MISSING ASSIGNMENTS: �On major assignments there will be a10%
deduction per day up to 50%.� After ten
class periods of the original due date, no more credit will be given.� Major assignments include tests, research
papers, projects, essay compositions, presentations, etc.
GENERAL:� Your recorded grades will be available for
your review during office hours. Please keep all graded work neatly organized
in your notebook and readily available to ensure that any grade discrepancies
may be quickly and fairly resolved.� If
you are having trouble with the class, I urge you to see me for additional
help.� Feel free to stop by during
planning or contact me via email at any time.� Please note:� Your ideas, comments, suggestions, grade
challenges etc. are always welcome.�
IB LEARNER PROFILE�
Students in Introduction to Business and Technology
should strive to be: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators,
principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
THE ROLE OF THE AREAS OF
INTERACTION IN THIS COURSE:
The MYP technology problem solving approach to teaching
and learning naturally contributes to the development of students� problem
solving and
thinking skills. The design cycle provides students with a framework that
organizes the way in which they learn and address issues.
THE FIVE AREAS OF
INTERACTION:
Approaches to learning (ATL): Through ATL teachers provide students with the tools
to enable them to take responsibility for their own learning, thereby
developing an awareness of how they learn best, of thought processes and of
learning strategies.
Community and service: This component requires students to take an active
part in the communities in which they live, thereby encouraging responsible
citizenship.
Human ingenuity: Students explore in multiple ways the processes and
products of human creativity, thus learning to appreciate and develop in
themselves the human capacity to influence, transform, enjoy and improve the
quality of life.
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Environments: This area aims to develop students� awareness of their
interdependence with the environment so that they understand and accept their
responsibilities.
Health and social education: This area deals with physical, social and emotional
health and intelligence�key aspects of development leading to complete and
healthy lives.
MYP AIMS����������������������������
The
aims of the teaching and study of Business Essentials are to encourage and
enable students to:
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Develop an
appreciation of the significance of family and consumer science for life,
society and the environment.
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Use knowledge,
skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality.
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Develop
problem-solving, critical- and creative-thinking skills through the application
of the design cycle.
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Develop respect
for others� viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems.
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Use and apply
information and communication technology (ICT) effectively as a means to
access, process and communicate information, and to solve problems.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: An honor violation is
defined as giving or receiving any information related to a graded experience,
either inside or outside of class.�
Students guilty of an honor violation in my class will receive a grade
of zero (0) on the assignment or test.�
Additionally, an honor violation form will be submitted to the principal
and will be on file in the counseling office.�
Parents will also be contacted and informed of the honor code
violation.� Membership in honor
organizations is jeopardized as a result of honor code violations. The items listed
below are also considered breeches in the academic integrity policy:
L� Sharing your student login and
password with another student
L� Copying another�s or sharing
your data files and presenting them for a grade
L� Copying data from the Internet
and passing it off as your own work
L� Having another individual write
or excessively edit your work
L� Working with peers on an
individual assignment
HONOR CODE DECLARATION:� While honor
code violations may be assessed on any assignment, student�s
will be required to write and sign the following statement on all major
assignments and tests:� �I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on this assignment.�
ATTENDANCE:� You are expected to attend class.� Skipping will not be tolerated.� In accordance with Riverwood�s
attendance policy, it is your responsibility to inquire about any missed
assignments as a result of your absence(s).�
Please refer to your Student Handbook for specific attendance and
make-up work guidelines.
TARDIES:� You are considered tardy if you are not
seated when the bell rings.�
RECOVERY PROCESS:�
RESTROOM PRIVILEGES:� Class time is valuable.� In attempts to minimize distractions, you are
asked to quietly signal for permission to leave for the restroom.� *Please complete your agenda and exit the
room quietly.� You must return within the
acceptable time frame as outlined in the Student Handbook or you will be considered
skipping.� Abuse of this liberal method
will result in stricter restroom guidelines.�
You are NOT allowed to leave the classroom during the first or last ten
minutes of class unless the situation is deemed an emergency.� In the case of an emergency, an administrator
will come to assist you.
*This ONLY applies to the
restroom!!!� If you are going anywhere
else on school grounds you MUST ask for permission.� Failure to do so will result in disciplinary
action. L
CLASSROOM RULES OF
CONDUCT:� In addition to the items
below, please review the section regarding conduct in your Student Handbook.
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L� FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE NOT
ALLOWED IN CLASS.
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L� CELL PHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS,
ETC ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS (Unless instructed to use)
v
L� Cooperative learning time
should be spent completing group assignments.�
Cooperative���� learning is not
free time.
YOUR SUCCESS
J:� Most students will find this
course enjoyable and enlightening.� If
you feel that you need additional help, don�t hesitate to notify me
IMMEDIATELY.� I am always willing to work
with you one on one to ensure successful mastery of the course material.
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Please review your child�s
syllabus to discover what curriculum is covered in this course.� If you are interested in monitoring your
child�s progress throughout this course, Riverwood International Charter School
provides all parents with access to EschoolPlus.� This program allows parents to view their
child�s grades in each course.� Please
check with the front office if you are interested in obtaining more information
concerning Parent Connect.�
If you have any general questions
or concerns, please be sure to indicate them in the space provided below.� Also, if you would like further information
on partnering with our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization,
or serving on our Career Tech Advisory Board, please be sure to provide any
available contact information below.� I
look forward to meeting you at Riverwood�s
Parent/Teacher Open House.����
Each student is asked to return
this signed form indicating that they have reviewed the course syllabus and
understand the classroom policy and procedures.�
Please feel free to leave any additional comments if you have any
questions or concerns.�
Sincerely,
Mrs. June Campbell/Mrs. Sheri
Smith
Parent Signature
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Student Signature
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If you are interested in learning
more about our Advisory Board and/or becoming part of our Business
Partnerships, please provide the following information:
Name of Business
_______________________________________________________
Business Address� __________________________��������������������������������������������_____________________________
Business Phone
__________________________ Business Fax ___________________
E-mail Address
___________________________________________________________
Additional Comments: (ie. Would you like to volunteer as a guest speaker/provide
possible employment opportunities/serve as a consultant/etc.)��