Course InformationMultimedia One Mr. Cavada/ Rm 502 937-2800 e-mail: cavadaw@esuhsd.org Ms. Henry/Rm 301/214 937-2800 henryc@esuhsd.org INTRODUCTION: I am proud to say this is an award-winning program, which aims to empower youth with media-making skills to make a positive change in their community and in the world. This program offers you the opportunity to have your work featured on Online, and at festivals. Multimedia is an introductory course into developing one’s creative confidence. The goal of the course is to develop the three pillars of design, create with confidence, be a creative explorer and be mindful. Through visual thinking, creative expression and the awareness of the impact of media in our lives you will develop your creative confidence. This class is project-based, where students create with purpose and demonstrate their knowledge through sharing completed media projects. We are proud to be a Multimedia Academy at Mt. Pleasant High School. As an academy your student will have access to high quality facilities, caring and knowledgeable staff, and the academic and professional learning opportunities that prepare your student for college and beyond. Multimedia is about empowering youth to create media with purpose. Please check out our site at www.multimedia502.com Materials required: Behance Account - This is an online portfolio. Your Creative Spirit Creative Confidence A belief in your creative capacity lies at the heart of who you are. Explore various themes and ideas about youth media using story techniques and becoming agents of change. Language of design: Introduce the elements and the principles of design and typography Production: Typography design, Business Card, Font design, Logos, Cartooning, Ad layout, Photo-montage, T –shirts design, podcasts, Motion Graphics Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and other digital media and software. EVALUATION I reward creativity, personal development, and cooperation. I grade on a point system by adding up your points and then dividing by the total points possible to arrive at your percentage. I give out very few points. Therefore, remember one or two-points can mean the difference between a letter grades A=100%-90%, B=89%-80%, C=79%-70%, D=69%-65%, F= 64% and below. PROJECTS Each project you post on your online portfolios for gradings. I will score each project using a rubric. If for any reason (except late work) your scores are at the beginning stage, it means your work needs improvement and you will have to re-do the project. If your scores are in the middle stage you are adequately meeting the requirement, but improvement is possible. A score in the advanced stage means you have fully met the creative requirements. Lastly, a perfect score means you have gone beyond the requirements and are a superstar designer. Students will create with purpose by exploring various themes and ideas about relevant meaning using word and image. Students will incorporate the elements and principles of design and typography. All work must be student-generated, copy work will receive no credit. FLIP HOMEWORK Homework is watching the daily video that will be posted and answering the questions that follow. You can watch the daily video during Advisor, Lunch, Afterschool. Local Places that offer Internet connection are the Library, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club. You can also use your smart devices to view the videos.
Creative Explorer Your creative energy is one of our most precious resourcesSTUDIO HOMEWORK Homework is assigned every Wednesday and is due the next day. Your homework is due at the tardy bell. All incompleted will receive a 0. Portfolio You will curate your own professional online portfolio of your projects and homework sketches using Adobe's Behance Site. You will develop a professional online profile and it is expected that you will follow professionals in the field. You will also develop a professional online profile and keep your portfolio up to date. COMPREHENSION You will have readings, art history lectures, and writing assignments. Assessment will comprise of the following; quizzes, worksheets, group presentations, and final exams. Quizzes may not be made up. One last point is all the information is on my website and is for you to use.
Be Mindfully Being conscious of the people and the world around you with the knowledge that you have the power to make it better.
STUDENT EFFORT You are expected in class every day and to be on time. Trades will affect your grade and possibly result in loss of points or an F for the assignment/project. Your attention and focus are expected in the classroom and on your design assignments. Studio time is only for working on your design projects. The consequences for unacceptable classroom behavior will result in the loss of computer privileges or other privileges, referrals, call home or an incomplete on the assignment. CLASS EXPECTATIONS Respect yourself because each of you has worth. Use phrases like “I can” and “I will try.” Respect others so that you may be respected. No harassing or demeaning comments about others' race, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation or ability. No verbal intimidation or put downs of other students. Listen when others are talking. Respect the all computer rules in class because use of the computer is a privilege not a right. No Food or Drinks in the Computer Lab. Academic IntegrityThe Mt. Pleasant High School administration and staff expect all students to uphold our school’s core values of Cardinal PRIDE: Personal Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Engagement. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility (students, parents, guardians, staff, and administrators) to maintain a positive school climate that encourages academic honesty and learning. Any student who cheats on a test, plagiarizes a written assignment, copies others’ homework, does someone else’s assignments, discusses and/or shares questions to tests, quizzes or state assessments with other students, or accesses and/or alters a teacher's grade book will be subject to one of more of the following consequences when the incident of academic dishonesty is confirmed: · A zero grade for the assignment, test, or quiz · Discipline referral, which becomes part of the student’s file · Conference with the student, parent, teacher, and counselor · 1-5 days suspension depending on the severity of the event Signature of your Parent or Legal Guardian is required. _____________________________________ Student’s Name ______________________________________ _______ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Date Model Release: EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM STUDENT ART EXHIBITS First Name______________________________ __Last Name_____________________________ of School Site: Mt. Pleasant High School and East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) have created an assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. In consideration of my child’s participation in any art events that the school site listed above or ESUHSD are electing to participate in, I hereby release, discharge and covenant not to sue the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD), Santa Clara County , sponsoring school districts, partners and their agents, representatives, officers and all sponsors, their representatives, successors and assignees, directors, staff, workers, participating volunteers and all other hosts (herein collectively referred to as “releases”) from all claims and liability arising out of strict liability or ordinary negligence or hold harmless and cover releasee for all claim judgment(s) or expense(s) that may be incurred arising out of my child’s participation in this event. I recognize that the releases are in no way liable, or responsible for my child’s artwork and its transportation to and from activities affiliated with associated events. I accept that there are inherent risks associated with presenting/displaying artwork, and if an incident should occur such as loss or damage, I fully understand that all releasees are not liable. Further, I, the undersigned, further grant full permission for use by ESUHSD any audio and/or visual recording and/or photographs of my child and/or artwork provided during any activity associated with this event for promotional purposes without receiving any financial return. The undersigned consents to have the student’s artwork displayed at any event by ESUHSD and SCCOE (Santa Clara County Office of Education) and on their website(s). In the event the artwork is selected, permission is granted to display the artwork and/or a reproduction of the original artwork. All unclaimed artwork (original or reproduced) at the end of each event shall become property of ESUHSD and SCCOE. I understand and have read this document; understand it is a release of all claims; assume all risk inherent in participation in the activities; and voluntarily sign below evidencing acceptance of above all provisions. I will abide by the rules set forth by this article and understand that this agreement shall apply to any incidents occurring during the school year. Parent/Guardian Signature Required: |