Welcome to Digital Art!
This course gives students the opportunity to explore creativity, design, and digital media while developing the skills needed to communicate ideas visually and effectively.
High School Digital Art
High School Digital Art is an exploration of the elements, principles, and concepts of design. Students review the foundations of design and build upon them through design thinking, aesthetics, creative problem-solving, and hands-on projects.
Throughout the course, students develop their skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Express, applying their knowledge to a variety of digital design assignments and creative projects. Students will have opportunities to experiment, develop their own creative voice, and use digital tools to communicate ideas in meaningful and visually engaging ways.
Assignment Information
You will be able to stay up to date with the details and instructions for all assignments through Google Classroom. Be sure to check Google Classroom regularly for announcements, assignment instructions, and due dates.
Grading
Your grade will be weighted according to the following categories:
Classwork: 50%
Projects: 30%
Participation: 20%
Our Digital Art Mindset
ARTificially Intelligent – Academic Integrity
You have the ability to be creative and make your own original artwork!
Using AI to create your assignments or copying the ideas and work of others is not allowed. Your artwork should reflect your own creativity, ideas, and effort.
Assignments
The majority of your assignments will take place during class time, so use your time wisely! There will not be regular homework unless additional research is required.
Presentations
Part of your participation grade comes from presenting your work. After each assignment, students will have the opportunity to share their work with the class.
Be prepared to talk about your designs, answer questions, and receive constructive feedback that can help you improve.
Ask Questions
If you are unsure about something or need direction, ask questions! I am always here to help. Asking for help is an important part of learning.
Late Work
I am always willing to discuss situations that may affect your ability to complete an assignment on time. However, late work will result in a deduction of points.
Emergencies and special circumstances will be addressed individually.
Materials
It is important that you have a USB flash drive for this class.
If you are concerned about keeping track of your USB drive, you may place it in the designated bucket at the end of the day for safe keeping.