Course Syllabus

Honors Multimedia & Webpage Design Fall Semester, 2015

Mrs. Heather H. Huffman, MA, Instructor Room 514

 

Contact Information:   Planning:  11:32-1:33

                                   (828)-241-3171 ext. 5514

                                   Email: heather_huffman@catawbaschools.net

                                   Website:   http://catawbaschools.schoolwires.net/Domain/337

                                   Remind:  @webfall15

Course Description:  Multimedia & Webpage Design focuses on desktop publishing, graphic image design, computer animation, multimedia production and webpage design. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications. English language arts and arts are reinforced. An End of Course CTE Post-assessment is required and serves as the final exam!

Required Materials:    1 Three-prong folder, straight-edge loose-leaf notebook paper, pen (blue or black only), pencils

                         *other supplies may be needed for special projects (as time allows) ***

 

Classroom needs:      Clorox Wipes, boxes of Kleenex, paper towels, and GermX

 

Grading Policy:            1. Nine weeks grade:

                                                Projects                                             35%            

                                                Tests                                                 25%

                                                Quizzes                                             15%

                                                Classwork                                           10%

 

                                                Semester Project                               15%

2. Semester grade:

          Final exam                                          20%

          First nine weeks grade                       40%

          Second nine weeks grade                  40%

                                                                    100%

Grading Scale:        100-90=A

                                  89-80= B

                                  79-70= C

                                  69-60= D

                                  <=59=   F

                                 

Field Trips:  Field trips may or may not be taken throughout the semester depending on your behavior and participation as a class. To be a participant on a field trip one must be have a C or above in this class and not hold debt with BHS including:  overdue library books, cafeteria, etc. One must also adhere to all other school rules concerning field trips! If field trips are taken there will typically be a field trip fee. If you have financial need concerning the field trip fee please let me know!

Learning Environments:  We will utilize our Canvas Classroom to provide a hybrid learning environment! Google Drive should be used to store ALL documents for this class.

Late/Missed Work:  If an assignment is due on the date you are absent, it is due the DAY YOU RETURN! You do not get additional time to complete assignments assigned prior to an absence. Make-up work may be made up at home or school. Tests and quizzes must be made up before school, during lunch, or after school depending upon schedule. No make-up work will be accepted for a grade after 5 school days upon return to school.

Tutoring/Additional Help: Students should see me to schedule additional help. This will typically be provided each morning beginning at 7:30 AM, except Wednesdays!

Please return this syllabus prior to Friday, August 14, 2015! A copy of this information is available via my website at:  http://catawbaschools.schoolwires.net/Domain/337

By signing below I, ___________________________ (Print Students Name)  am stating that I have read the course syllabus and procedures. I agree to be an active participant and complete all assignments to the best of my ability. I understand that this course will require some use of the internet. It is my responsibility to ensure that if I do not have access to the internet that I use the school media center, public libraries, or other resources within the timelines given for an assignment.

_____ (Initial) I give permission for my work and name to be displayed on a class webpage and public displays as an example of outstanding work.

 

Student Signature _______________________________ Date ________

Parent Signature ________________________________ Date ________

 

 Room 514 Classroom Procedures

Beginning Class: 

• Entering
  • Bring only items needed for class.
  • Sharpen pencil if needed.
  • Sit in assigned seat and place personal items next to table; out of the aisle.
  • 1^st period should take all chairs off tables.
• Tardiness
  • Must be in seat, not coming through the door!
  • Excessive tardies will result in disciplinary action per the student handbook.
• Returning after an Absence
  • Check calendar and Class Canvas
  • Ask neighbor questions.
  • Ask teacher for help, it is YOUR responsibility to ask for make-up work not mine to give it to you!
  • Assignments turned in late should be written on the Make-up Board located by the printers!
• Expected Behavior
  • See whiteboard for daily objective.
  • Stop talking when the tardy bell rings.
  • Begin warm-up or take out work in progress.

Interruptions:

• Phone
  • Answer by saying “Hello, Mrs. Huffman’s room”.
  • Do not be rude or make unnecessary comments.
  • Don’t fight over answering the phone.
• Visitors
  • Continue to work quietly.
  • Only address a visitor if told to do so or asked a question.
• Leaving the Room
  • Ask for permission.
  • Obtain a proper pass.
  • 1^st period takes a bathroom break at 9:00!
  • 2^nd period takes bathroom break at 10:45!
  • 4^th period takes bathroom break at 2:35!

During Class:

• Whole-Group Work
  • Raise your hand for help.
  • Listen and participate.
  • Only work on assignments for this
• Individual/Small-Group Work
  • Talk quietly.
  • Actively participate and don’t waste time!
  • Raise your hand for help.
  • Leave work areas clean and neat!
• Using Materials
  • Ask first!
  • Only use what you need, don’t waste!
  • Return materials to appropriate storage areas!
  • My desk and computer desk are off limits unless you ask FIRST!
• Cell Phone Usage
  • Phones should be out of sight (not in lap) when direct instruction is taking place!
  • Phones should ALWAYS be set to vibrate/silent.
  • Phones may be used during individual & group work time as long as it does not become a distraction to you and your classmates to complete assignments.
  • Phones may be used to listen to music as long you have your own headphones (I will NOT provide them) and your classmates or myself cannot hear your music!

Ending Class:

• Room Management
  • Put away materials.
  • Clean all personal work areas.
  • Trash should be placed in trash can and/or recycle bin. NOT in the holes on the computer desks!
  • Complete all tasks assigned.
• Leaving class
  • Assignments should be placed neatly in appropriate tray after you have been dismissed or turned in on Canvas before logging off.
  • Push chairs under tables neatly.
  • 4^th period should place chairs on table tops neatly.
  • The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell! Don’t line up!!!!

Projected Schedule of Study:

 

Dates	Obj.	Topic
8/25-10/23	A	MULTIMEDIA AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
8/25-9/17	1	Understand design.
8/25-9/4	1.01	Understand typography, multiuse design principles and elements.
9/8-9/18	1.02	Understand digital communication products.
9/21-10/23	2	Understand digital image design.
9/21-10/13	2.01	Understand digital raster graphics.
10/14-10/23	2.02	Understand digital vector graphics.
10/27-1/7	B	INTERACTIVE WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
10/27-11/23	3	Understand time based media.
10/27-11/12	3.01	Understand principles of audio and video.
11/13-11/23	3.02	Understand basic motion graphic programming.
11/30-1/7	4	Understand the fundamentals of web design.
11/30-12/18	4.01	Understand the fundamentals of HTML5 and CSS.
1/4-1/7	4.02	Understand the concepts of responsive web design.

 

 

*Course Schedule may change at any time!*

 Multimedia & Webpage Design Syllabus.doc