Course
Description
Apply
desktop publishing techniques and original artwork to produce professionally
designed brochures, newsletters, posters, and the Trojan Forum.
Learn professional presentation techniques by creating multimedia
slideshows. Use digital photography and original artwork
to design projects such as DVD and VHS designs. Produce a
student portfolio of publications and media projects. Software
programs include Publisher, PageMaker & InDesign, and Adobe
Photoshop. Many projects are completed for our school, community,
and local business organizations. See reverse for specific
topics to be covered.
Course
Requirements
•
Complete all production assignments
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Complete all layout and design related
assignments, quizzes, and comprehension tests
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Evaluate projects and select "best
work" for portfolio
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Complete Leadership points sheets.
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Due one week prior to the
end of the semester
•
Complete FSD Electronic System Use
Agreement Form.
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Due by the end of the 2 nd
week of the semester
Course
Materials Required
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Pen or Pencil
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Notebook Paper
Teacher
Expectations for Students
•
Respect the personal space and belongings
of others.
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Positive attitude and strong work
ethic.
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Strive daily to achieve excellence
in what you do.
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No food or drink in computer labs
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Respect and follow the fife high school
handbook and computer use agreements
Grading
You
will earn points and have projects evaluated using rubrics in each
of these areas: Production projects, assignments, student portfolio,
and leadership. Grades updated weekly to Gradechecker ( www.fifeschools.com/gradechecker/index.aspx
). Grades determined using the following scales:
A
92-100%
A-
90-91% |
B+
88-89%
B
82-87%
B-
80-81% |
C+
78-79%
C
72-77%
C-
70-71% |
D+
68-69%
D
62-67%
D-
60-61% |
F
Below 60% |
College
Credit
Students
earning a B or better and meeting the articulation requirements
for Pierce County Careers Consortium (www.pc3connect.com
) can obtain up to 8 college credits for taking this course.
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