syllabus


 * Computer Arts ****I & II Course Syllabus **

**September 2010 – June 2011 **

**Course: **Computer Arts I, Computer Arts II **Credit: **1 **Instructor **: Amy Rousseau **Email **: aerousseau@cps.edu **Phone:** 773-535-7947 (CDA Main Office)  **Education:** Central Michigan University – BS Teaching of Art (2002)

**ROUSSEAU PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2010-11 ** || || 8:00-8:46am || prep || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">408 || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">8:50-9:36am || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Adv. Algebra/Trig || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">408 || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">9:40-10:26am || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Adv. Algebra/Trig || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">408 || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">10:30-11:16am || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">lunch ||  ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">11:20-12:06pm || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Adv. Algebra/Trig (Honors) || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">408 || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">12:10-12:56pm || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">ACT Prep Math || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">408 || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1:00-1:10pm || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Division 205 || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">408 || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1:11-1:46pm || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Student lunch ||  ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1:50-2:36pm || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Computer Arts I & II ||  <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">409 || **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">COURSE PREREQUISITE: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">interest, motivation, and knowledge of basic computer operation.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Period ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Time ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Instructor Schedule ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Room **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1st
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">8th

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">ArtTalk, Fourth Edition Glencoe 2005
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">COURSE TEXTBOOK: __**

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Sketchbook, USB Flash “jump” drive 2-4GB, One-inch Binder with 5 – 6 dividers <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Loose leaf paper (college rule), Pencils and a handy sharpener (for entire year), Copy paper (white, extra credit), Kleenex (extra credit) **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">. . : : Welcome to Computer Arts I & II! : : . . ** **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">COURSE DESCRIPTION: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Computer Arts 1-2 is an introduction to digital imaging and computer-based art. Students will explore different avenues of visual communication, self-expression, and creative problem-solving through the creation of commercial, interactive, and fine art. All work is based upon the study, aesthetics, purpose, and criticism of digital art forms. **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">COURSE OUTCOMES: __**<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;"> - Art is a required course for **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">high school graduation. ** - Art is an **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">academic discipline **, covering studio work, aesthetics, criticism, history, and culture. - The Computer Arts class meets all **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">National, Illinois, and CPS District Standards **. - The COLLEGE BOARD links participation in the arts with **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">higher SAT scores **.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">REQUIRED MATERIALS: __**

Since this class is Project-Based, the following skills will be taught implicitly (though not always explicitly) and sometimes evaluated over the course of the year: reading and comprehending, writing clearly and accurately, listening actively and speaking clearly, applying mathematics, thinking critically, personal management and teamwork, using technology, civic and community engagement, and global literacy. **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">SCHEDULE OF TOPICS/UNITS COVERED: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;"> 1st Quarter: Learn the basics of Illustrator and be able to use PowerPoint to present finished work. 2nd Quarter: Learn more advanced techniques in Illustrator and the basics of PhotoShop. 3rd Quarter: Learn more advanced techniques in PhotoShop in combination with Illustrator. 4th Quarter: Apply knowledge to the final project and complete a digital portfolio of class work. **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">ACADEMIC VOCABULARY: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;"> This course will stress the acquisition and use of industry-appropriate language in the fields of graphics and digital production. This includes terms defining different tools, techniques, programs, equipment, and technologies. **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;"> This class will make extensive use of on-line resources, magazines, and books pertaining to graphic arts. - Creation of a**<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> digital portfolio **of studio work. - Use of **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">problem-solving ** as a critical thinking process. - Understanding of the **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">uses and purposes of different graphics editing computer applications. ** - Use of **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">the language of graphics and art ** through written evaluations and oral presentations. - **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Exhibition of work in a professional manner, **in both print and on-line formats. - Acquisition of**<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> lab and personal management skills. ** - **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Peer tutoring ** by sharing ideas, skills and research with other students. - Awareness of **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">professional and leisure opportunities **in digital media. - Understanding of the **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">ethical and social implications ** of art and technology **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">CLASSROOM RULES & ROUTINES: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1. You are expected to have a positive learning attitude. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">2. You are expected to participate in every class. Learning is NOT a spectator sport. 3. You are expected to be in class BEFORE the bell rings. 4. You are expected to be ready & prepared for class and work the entire length of class. 5. You are expected to respect yourself and others at all times. Foul language is NOT permitted. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Attendance is vital to the success in any course. Students who received failing grades in past years invariably missed three or more days of attendance during that grading quarter.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">FINAL PROFICIENCIES: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">NO ONE has the right to interfere with someone else’s learning. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">5 Golden Rules of Classroom Expectations **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">COMPUTER ARTS GRADING SCALE: __**

The quarterly grade will be determined according to the following breakdown: · <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Projects 50% · <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Homework 10% · <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Assessment / Quiz / Test 20% · <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Class work / Bell work / Exit Ticket 10% · __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Binder (checked every Tuesday) 10% __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Total 100% || **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Type of Assessment ** || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Mid Quarter Exam || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Quarter Finals || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Mid Quarter Exam || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Semester I Finals || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Mid Quarter Exam || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Quarter Finals || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Mid Quarter Exam || || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Semester II Finals || || **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">CDA TEST SCHEDULE __CDA GRADING SCALE:__ ** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">A = 100 – 90% B = 89 – 80% C = 79 – 70% D = 69 – 60% F = Below 60% <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">All CDA students will be assessed following the schedule. Chapter tests will be administered at the end of chapter. Quizzes and Pop-quizzes will be administered weekly on CDA non-testing days. The final semester grade will be the two quarterly grades worth 45% each and the final semester exam worth 10%.*Dates are tentative to change within a day or two. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Any class work conducted will be student-centered and student-driven. Attendance and participation in class every day is crucial to the success in the course. The students will express their knowledge of these concepts through writing, oral presentation (both group and individual), and through the use of technology. Bell work is to be completed every day. Bell work will not be graded without the correct date stamped. Exit ticket will be completed on note taking days only. Bell work and exit tickets are a part of the class work grade. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Class projects are evaluated by the use of rubrics. Rubrics are scored on the extent to which the following criteria are executed in the finished product: <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Content/Subject **(4 Points Possible)** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Design/Composition **(4 Points Possible)** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Technique/Craftsmanship **(4 Points Possible)** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Creativity/Experimentation **(4 Points Possible)** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Time-Usage/Participation **(4 Points Possible)** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Date **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">October 6
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">November 9
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">December 16
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">January 25 & 26
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">March 3
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">March 30
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">May 12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">June 9 & 10
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">*Dates are tentative to change within a day or two.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">ASSESSMENT: __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">CLASS WORK / BELL WORK / EXIT TICKET: __**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">PROJECTS: __**

**__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">COMPUTER ARTS BINDER : __**<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The Computer Arts Binder Portfolio will be the center point of your graphic arts learning, and will chart your progress of growth and maturity through the discipline. Every day you will need to have your binder in class. The binder will be graded on every Tuesday according to the rubric. The 5 binder sections will be placed in the following order: <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1. Syllabus / Course Information / Reference sheets / Binder rubric 2. Bell ringer 3. Notes (Cornell Style) 4. Returned / Graded Homework 5. Assessments / Test / Quiz / corrections 6. Projects <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">DISCIPLINE: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Discipline is an integral component of a healthy learning environment. The success of education is dependent on consistent and fair enforcement of all rules as established by the Instructor, CDA Administration, and the CPS Code of Conduct. Students are required to display their ID’s around necks at all times, wear proper CDA uniform shirts at all time, adhere to the Tardy Policy, and use only approved educational technology items. Students who do not follow the rules will receive a call home and Serious Disciplinary Referral.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">CELL PHONES / MP3 PLAYERS: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Students will not be allowed to display or use cell phones, audio devices, or electronic hand-held games at any time during the school day. **If I see it or hear it, I will take it.** All items will be confiscated and submitted to the Main Office. Item re-distribution will take place on Mondays for the 09-10 school year. Please contact the Main Office if you have any questions in this matter.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">CHEATING POLICY: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Cheating will NOT be tolerated!! Cheating or plagiarism will automatically warrant a phone call home, detention as needed, and a zero on the assignment or assessment with no opportunity for makeup. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> **__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">TUTORING / ELL / SPECIAL EDUCATION: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Communication is vital if you need help. Talk with your teachers, ask questions and write notes to your teachers if you need any sort of help. Tutoring arrangements can be fulfilled daily after school. A schedule to tutoring days/hours will be posted as soon as information is made available. Students having difficulty can request a peer tutor. Notes to the teachers with comments and questions can improve the entire class’ progress. English Language Learners will be assigned a bilingual partner in class that will be encouraged to discuss material in their native language. Special Education students will be serviced as their Individual Education Plans request. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">

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Name: Period: Date: Homework assignment

**__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">PARENT INFO & SIGNATURE REQUIRED: __** <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> Please sign below to indicate you and your child have read the information contained in this syllabus. I understand that there is a correlation between behavior, class work, and homework as it pertains to success in **Computer Arts I** **& II** will do my best to help my child reach his/her academic goals.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Please print all information **

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__ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Student Name: __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Student Signature: ___ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Parent Name: __

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Parent Phone best time _ __am pm__ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Parent email address __

Preferred to be contacted by **phone** or **email** (circle one)