Disclosure

Commercial Art Disclosure/ Syllabus

Mrs. Amanda Campos

acampos@utahonline.org

Google Voice: 435-849-8871

Office Hours: M-F 9 AM-12 PM

Welcome to Commercial Art!! I am excited to teach you this year. My name is Amanda Campos and I am at your service. Before we start please look over this disclosure. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! I will respond to you as soon as possible! 

OBJECTIVE

Once you have successfully completed this course and all of its assignments, you should be able to do the following:

1. Apply the concept of simplification.

2. Discuss the history and function of typography.

3. Apply principles and elements of design.

4. Apply important concepts of advertising.

5. Use a computer to research, create, or manipulate an image.

No previous art experience is necessary to succeed in this course, but a minimal familiarity with a computer is helpful. At the very least, you should have access to an student email account. Your assignments will be graded on your ability to follow directions and show effort, not on your artistic ability.

All of these objectives correlate to the Utah State Standards of Visual Arts. 

ATTENDANCE

It is important that students keep track of their learning by signing into their online platform every other day. To participate in activities, discussions, simulations, presentations and directions for clarification purposes, you (the student) will sign into Edgenuity. It is the responsibility of you, the parent/guardian to notify school officials of legitimate absences. Absences are not logging into courses every other day. Excused absences are allowed and are defined as: verified illness, medical appointments, bereavement, emergencies, pre-approved educational leave, and special family or religious events. Please email me if you have any problems so that I know that you are ok.

MATERIALS

You have a choice in how you can complete and each assignment in this course:

• Create them on a computer using a drawing program, or

• Draw them by hand using pencils or pens

If it’s at all possible, it would be most beneficial to do the assignments contained in this booklet on the computer, as that’s how they’re done by professionals in the business. But no matter how you do them, all the same concepts will apply, and the assignments will be graded the same—on content, not on the method of creation. If you choose to do your work on paper, you will need a few basic tools:

• A pencil (mechanical pencils are best)

• A black fine-tip felt pen

• Good quality colored pencils

• A ruler

• Plain white paper

If you choose to do your assignments on the computer, there are several good programs available which will work well. Some are included free in your computer’s software bundle, and others can be somewhat expensive. Here are just a few:

• Canva (Online Free)

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Microsoft Paint

There is an endless supply of other helpful sources out there. For research, you can use the Internet or local libraries, visit design companies, or do field research in shops and stores. You can use a simple pencil and paper, or invest in some more expensive drawing tools.

For Utah online, I must get parent permission for using these programs. It is important that your parents know what programs you are going to be using.

You may get this consent form on the students canvas or click here. 

LOGGING INTO COURSES

Students will be given login information privately in an email sent by their UOS counselor. It is important to check that email. Your school information will be given to you. If you have problems please ask me or your mentor for the information. We will be working in Edgenuity for this course. 

TEACHER COMMUNICATION

Students and parents need to responsibly communicate with their teachers to be successful in an online environment. Email is best for me. My email address is acampos@utahonline.org. My office hours are Monday through Friday from 4pm-8pm. I will not check emails on Saturdays and Sundays. During the week, I will respond within 24 hours. It is expected that students and parents respond to teachers within 24 hours of contact. 

BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES

Making school a safe place is a top priority at our school, even online. All students will be required to adhere to the Washington County School District Acceptable Use Policy and netiquette procedures. 

Please review this online video discussing “Netiquette”.

Netiquette http://youtu.be/DwdqQjCfWSc

• Behavior, which jeopardizes the physical, mental, or emotional well-being of any student, will not be tolerated. 

• All students have the following rights and responsibilities: 

• The right to learn and the responsibility to avoid interfering with the teaching and learning of others.

• The right to positive personal feelings and the responsibility to avoid behavior that will diminish the self-esteem of others. 

•  Students should be on time, prepared, and ready to begin learning in their online classrooms.

•  Students should follow all directions and should communicate with their teacher immediately for clarification.. 

• The school administration may establish additional rules and guidelines for the benefit of all. 

• Respect the privacy of your classmates and what they share in class,in discussion posts and in team projects.. 

•  Ask classmates for clarification if you find a discussion post confusing, however remember that all comments are viewed by teachers and administration.

• Avoid sweeping generalizations, back up your stated opinions with facts and reliable sources.

•  Understand that we may disagree and that exposure to other people’s opinions is part of the learning and growing experience. 

• Be respectful of each other. We’re all in this together. Before posting a comment, ask whether you would be willing to make the same comment to a person’s face…think before you post. 

•  Keep in mind that everything you write, indeed every click of your mouse is recorded on the network server. On the Internet there are no take backs. 

•  Keep in mind that you are now at the secondary level of your education; a more advanced academic level. 

•  Be aware that typing in all capital letters indicates shouting. 

•  Be careful with humor and sarcasm. Both can easily be misunderstood.

•   Review all discussion postings before posting your own to prevent redundancy.

•  Check your writing for errors by reviewing what you’ve written before submitting your post. 

GRADING POLICY

A = Above Mastery / Substantial 

B = Mastery / Proficient 

C = Basic Proficiency 

I = Incomplete / Learning Standards not Met

 Academic grades are based on an accumulation of total weighted points from assessments that are aligned with the standards for that specific class. If a student earns an Incomplete they have the opportunity to meet the standards of that class and earn a grade in the term immediately following the term that the “I” was earned. If the student does not meet the standard during the term immediately following, the “I” grade will be changed to an “NG”. Grading Scale (Letter grades are assigned according to the following scale of percent) 

A 93 – 100

 A- 90 – 92

 B+ 87 – 89

 B 83 – 86

 B- 80 – 82

 C+ 77 – 79

 C 73 – 76

 C- 70 – 72 

I / NG 69 or Less

I will email you a cut off date!

ASSIGNMENTS

There are several different types of assignments, quizzes, discussions, and projects in this course. Modules will open weekly as planned. You may reference the course timeline to see when modules will be open to work on the assignments. To access the assignments you will go to modules. You must complete the modules in order (meaning you can not skip around). 

Art is subjective and objective. However, it is important that we have everyone feel comfortable. When submitting assignments remember to be school appropriate. No drugs, violence, gang symbols, offensive images at any measure is permitted. 

Units

There several different units with different projects and assignments. There will be a section called Self Check questions at the end of each lesson, plus a unit quiz and a project at the end of each unit.

Self Check Questions

Each unit will have a section of Self Check questions at the end of each lesson. These questions will test your retention and help you review the things you’ve learned. You may re-take Self Check Questions as many times as you like. 

Unit Quizzes

The unit quizzes are designed to see what you have learned throughout the course. Each quiz consists of matching and/or multiple-choice questions. 

Graphic Design Projects

For each unit, there will be a project you must complete. You should complete each project as you work on the unit associated with that project (don’t wait until the end to complete them).

Assessment

Your projects will be graded on how well you've followed directions, your craftsmanship, and the effort you've put into them.

RETAKE POLICY

Due to the variety of assessments that are given in each class, each teacher will determine their retake policy. “I” MAKE UP POLICY An “Incomplete” or “I” mark means that a student’s learning is not yet complete for that quarter. An “I” carries no credit. It means “Incomplete”. The student is still responsible for the learning and must complete it to change the “I” mark to a passing grade. To do this the student needs to make a written plan (contract) with the teacher to finish the incomplete learning. This plan needs to be written no later than five school days after receiving the report card. The “I” will be changed to a passing grade when the student follows the contract and demonstrates that the learning is complete. The new grade will be printed on their report card the following quarter. “I” marks may only be made up during the quarter immediately following the quarter that the student earned the “I”. A teacher may also choose to not allow an “I” to be made up if the percentage earned is less than 50%. The “I” will be changed permanently to a failing grade “F” on the report card if the student does not follow these procedures.

ABSENT WORK

Following any absence, the STUDENT is responsible for obtaining missed assignments upon his/her return. The student has 5 school days following an absence to make up missed work for full credit. After that time, missing assignments become LATE WORK and are handled under that policy unless the student and teacher have previously negotiated an extended due date for absent work to be completed. Students will be notified in advance of projects/assignments for which this absent work policy does not apply. 

LATE WORK 

Late work is defined as any work not completed and handed in by the due date except in the case of legitimate absence. 

• Students are expected to complete all missing work. 

• No credit will be given for certain assignments and projects that are late or exceed a specific cutoff date. Each teacher reserves the right to require an alternative or additional assignment if the original assignment has been corrected in an online class meeting because students may need the additional intervention. 

• Teachers have the right to assign additional assignments for content mastery to help students reach mastery.

• The Grade Book will be closed to all qualified late work one week prior to the end of each quarter in December or May- depending your semester you signed up for the course.

SUPPLIES NEEDED DAILY

It is recommended that each student have a 5-Subject notebook with pockets. This will help them keep track of handouts and assignments. Other items that they need to take to class are: 

1. Computer

2. Pencil/Paper

3. Binders/Notebooks Online courses are supported by note-taking.

TUTORING SCHEDULE

Thursday and Fridays by appointment 

9am-2pm (30 minute slots)

- Please go to UOS webpage and sign up via google appointments or contact me! 

GVCs

GVC stands for Guaranteed Valuable Curriculum. GVCs is the construct that articulates how each student will receive a comprehensive, equitable, rigorous, and standards-based education. Please watch this video about GVCs if you have any questions... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxIoL1tPe1I

Please be advised that our core curriculum is vetted and approved by Utah Online School. Occasionally there may be a passage or an excerpt of additional materials that is included in the course materials. This does not imply an endorsement or recommendation for the entire source or work.

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