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len unco ovewWELCOME TOWhat will welearn this year?First Quarter- Unit 1: Digital Citizenship & Literacy- Unit 2: Digital MediaSecond Quarter- Unit 3: Photography & Image Manipulation- Unit 4: Desktop Publishing & Layout DesignThird Quarter- Unit 5: Audio Principles- Unit 6: Videography PrinciplesFourth Quarter- Unit 7: Animation Basics- Unit 8: Culmination ProjectDigital Design and Media Production will allowstudents to demonstrate creative thinking,develop innovative strategies and usecommunication tools in order to workeffectively with others as well as independently.Students will learn digital citizenship byresearching current laws and regulations and bypracticing integrity and respect. Students willdemonstrate a thorough understanding ofdigital design principles that is transferable toother disciplines. The six strands includecreativity and innovation; communication andcollaboration; research and informationfluency; critical thinking; problem solving anddecision making; digital citizenship; andtechnology operations and concepts.This class is a prerequisite to get intoAudio/Video Production, Graphic Design,Yearbook, Newspaper and Animation classes.By the end of the school year, students shouldhave familiarity with a variety of digital toolsand be able to create freely and expressively ontheir own in the pathway of their choosing.Chapter 130. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skillsfor Career and Technical EducationSubchapter C. Arts, Audio/Video Technology,and Communications§130.123. Digital Design and Media ProductionDig Des &Med Proto7006.H00.Y / 7006.H000.YMis SpasAustin High School, Room 335Ext. 71625 / mauri.sparks@austinisd.org1715 W Cesar Chavez St. / Austin, TX 78703
extisganpoesClassroom Rules1) Arrive on time and open relevant applications.2) Work during all work times.3) Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.4) Stay in your seat unless you have permission toleave it.5) Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.6) Know and follow all school rules per the studenthandbook.Guidelines for Success1) I will be respectful of myself, my peers, myteacher, our materials and technology.2) I will take responsibility for all assignmentdeadlines.3) I will learn to set and achieve goals for myselfboth academically and personally.4) I will be accountable to others in this class.5) I will apply myself wholeheartedly and will pushmyself toward greater success.Late Work PolicyLate work will be accepted. Foreach class day after the due date,there will be a 10 point deduction.No work will be accepted after 5class days (10 calendar days).Grading PolicyWeekly Unit Assignments (approx. 2/unit) 40%Unit Assessments (1 project & 1 test/unit) 50%Professionalism/Digital Citizenship (1/quarter) 10%= Total per quarter (9 weeks) 100%What is the Professionalism & Digital Citizenshipgrade and how does it work?- Career & Technical classes prepare you for yourfuture career, whatever it may be. Because ofthis, learning professional skills and healthydigital citizenship is an important outcome ofthis class. This will be a cumulative grade foreach quarter and will start at a 100. You maylose points for things like disruptive technologyuse, inappropriate phone use or being off task.Alternatively, you may gain points back forclassroom participation and collaboration.Test & Retest PolicyMajor individual/group projects and tests will beworth double points. If you make below a 75 on a testand desire to retake that test, you must attend a FIT ortutorial session scheduled with the teacher. You willhave an opportunity to make up to 75 on the retake.TechnologyComputers and other technology will be used on adaily basis. All available technology is expensive andshould be treated as if it were your own personalproperty. If you choose not to respect the technology,you may lose technology privileges at any time.Cell phones will not be used except at designated worktimes. All other times, it should be kept in the caddy atthe front of the room. Cell phones seen on your personwill be collected and may be given to the main office.Online games are not to be played during lecture, worktime or presentations. Warnings will be given; multipleinfractions could result in loss of Internet privileges.PlagiarismYour work should be your own original work. You willnot receive full credit (or any credit at all, in instancesof definitive cheating) for notes, definitions, essays,worksheets, etc., that have been taken in part or inwhole from the Internet or from a classmate. AI mayonly be used when explicitly stated. Otherwise, it willbe considered plagiarism and will be treated as such.sulThese supplies are not requiredbut could be useful for our class:- Headphones/earbuds- Writing utensil(s)- Paper/notebook
extisganpoesClassroom Rules1) Arrive on time and open relevant applications.2) Work during all work times.3) Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.4) Stay in your seat unless you have permission toleave it.5) Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.6) Know and follow all school rules per the studenthandbook.Guidelines for Success1) I will be respectful of myself, my peers, myteacher, our materials and technology.2) I will take responsibility for all assignmentdeadlines.3) I will learn to set and achieve goals for myselfboth academically and personally.4) I will be accountable to others in this class.5) I will apply myself wholeheartedly and will pushmyself toward greater success.Late Work PolicyLate work will be accepted. Foreach class day after the due date,there will be a 10 point deduction.No work will be accepted after 5class days (10 calendar days).Grading PolicyWeekly Unit Assignments (approx. 2/unit) 40%Unit Assessments (1 project & 1 test/unit) 50%Professionalism/Digital Citizenship (1/quarter) 10%= Total per quarter (9 weeks) 100%What is the Professionalism & Digital Citizenshipgrade and how does it work?- Career & Technical classes prepare you for yourfuture career, whatever it may be. Because ofthis, learning professional skills and healthydigital citizenship is an important outcome ofthis class. This will be a cumulative grade foreach quarter and will start at a 100. You maylose points for things like disruptive technologyuse, inappropriate phone use or being off task.Alternatively, you may gain points back forclassroom participation and collaboration.Test & Retest PolicyMajor individual/group projects and tests will beworth double points. If you make below a 75 on a testand desire to retake that test, you must attend a FIT ortutorial session scheduled with the teacher. You willhave an opportunity to make up to 75 on the retake.TechnologyComputers and other technology will be used on adaily basis. All available technology is expensive andshould be treated as if it were your own personalproperty. If you choose not to respect the technology,you may lose technology privileges at any time.Cell phones will not be used except at designated worktimes. All other times, it should be kept in the caddy atthe front of the room. Cell phones seen on your personwill be collected and may be given to the main office.Online games are not to be played during lecture, worktime or presentations. Warnings will be given; multipleinfractions could result in loss of Internet privileges.PlagiarismYour work should be your own original work. You willnot receive full credit (or any credit at all, in instancesof definitive cheating) for notes, definitions, essays,worksheets, etc., that have been taken in part or inwhole from the Internet or from a classmate. AI mayonly be used when explicitly stated. Otherwise, it willbe considered plagiarism and will be treated as such.sulThese supplies are not requiredbut could be useful for our class:- Headphones/earbuds- Writing utensil(s)- Paper/notebook
extisganpoesClassroom Rules1) Arrive on time and open relevant applications.2) Work during all work times.3) Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.4) Stay in your seat unless you have permission toleave it.5) Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.6) Know and follow all school rules per the studenthandbook.Guidelines for Success1) I will be respectful of myself, my peers, myteacher, our materials and technology.2) I will take responsibility for all assignmentdeadlines.3) I will learn to set and achieve goals for myselfboth academically and personally.4) I will be accountable to others in this class.5) I will apply myself wholeheartedly and will pushmyself toward greater success.Late Work PolicyLate work will be accepted. Foreach class day after the due date,there will be a 10 point deduction.No work will be accepted after 5class days (10 calendar days).Grading PolicyWeekly Unit Assignments (approx. 2/unit) 40%Unit Assessments (1 project & 1 test/unit) 50%Professionalism/Digital Citizenship (1/quarter) 10%= Total per quarter (9 weeks) 100%What is the Professionalism & Digital Citizenshipgrade and how does it work?- Career & Technical classes prepare you for yourfuture career, whatever it may be. Because ofthis, learning professional skills and healthydigital citizenship is an important outcome ofthis class. This will be a cumulative grade foreach quarter and will start at a 100. You maylose points for things like disruptive technologyuse, inappropriate phone use or being off task.Alternatively, you may gain points back forclassroom participation and collaboration.Test & Retest PolicyMajor individual/group projects and tests will beworth double points. If you make below a 75 on a testand desire to retake that test, you must attend a FIT ortutorial session scheduled with the teacher. You willhave an opportunity to make up to 75 on the retake.TechnologyComputers and other technology will be used on adaily basis. All available technology is expensive andshould be treated as if it were your own personalproperty. If you choose not to respect the technology,you may lose technology privileges at any time.Cell phones will not be used except at designated worktimes. All other times, it should be kept in the caddy atthe front of the room. Cell phones seen on your personwill be collected and may be given to the main office.Online games are not to be played during lecture, worktime or presentations. Warnings will be given; multipleinfractions could result in loss of Internet privileges.PlagiarismYour work should be your own original work. You willnot receive full credit (or any credit at all, in instancesof definitive cheating) for notes, definitions, essays,worksheets, etc., that have been taken in part or inwhole from the Internet or from a classmate. AI mayonly be used when explicitly stated. Otherwise, it willbe considered plagiarism and will be treated as such.sulThese supplies are not requiredbut could be useful for our class:- Headphones/earbuds- Writing utensil(s)- Paper/notebook
len unco ovewWELCOME TOWhat will welearn this year?First Quarter- Unit 1: Digital Citizenship & Literacy- Unit 2: Digital MediaSecond Quarter- Unit 3: Photography & Image Manipulation- Unit 4: Desktop Publishing & Layout DesignThird Quarter- Unit 5: Audio Principles- Unit 6: Videography PrinciplesFourth Quarter- Unit 7: Animation Basics- Unit 8: Culmination ProjectDigital Design and Media Production will allowstudents to demonstrate creative thinking,develop innovative strategies and usecommunication tools in order to workeffectively with others as well as independently.Students will learn digital citizenship byresearching current laws and regulations and bypracticing integrity and respect. Students willdemonstrate a thorough understanding ofdigital design principles that is transferable toother disciplines. The six strands includecreativity and innovation; communication andcollaboration; research and informationfluency; critical thinking; problem solving anddecision making; digital citizenship; andtechnology operations and concepts.This class is a prerequisite to get intoAudio/Video Production, Graphic Design,Yearbook, Newspaper and Animation classes.By the end of the school year, students shouldhave familiarity with a variety of digital toolsand be able to create freely and expressively ontheir own in the pathway of their choosing.Chapter 130. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skillsfor Career and Technical EducationSubchapter C. Arts, Audio/Video Technology,and Communications§130.123. Digital Design and Media ProductionDig Des &Med Proto7006.H00.Y / 7006.H000.YMis SpasAustin High School, Room 335Ext. 71625 / mauri.sparks@austinisd.org1715 W Cesar Chavez St. / Austin, TX 78703
len unco ovewWELCOME TOWhat will welearn this year?First Quarter- Unit 1: Digital Citizenship & Literacy- Unit 2: Digital MediaSecond Quarter- Unit 3: Photography & Image Manipulation- Unit 4: Desktop Publishing & Layout DesignThird Quarter- Unit 5: Audio Principles- Unit 6: Videography PrinciplesFourth Quarter- Unit 7: Animation Basics- Unit 8: Culmination ProjectDigital Design and Media Production will allowstudents to demonstrate creative thinking,develop innovative strategies and usecommunication tools in order to workeffectively with others as well as independently.Students will learn digital citizenship byresearching current laws and regulations and bypracticing integrity and respect. Students willdemonstrate a thorough understanding ofdigital design principles that is transferable toother disciplines. The six strands includecreativity and innovation; communication andcollaboration; research and informationfluency; critical thinking; problem solving anddecision making; digital citizenship; andtechnology operations and concepts.This class is a prerequisite to get intoAudio/Video Production, Graphic Design,Yearbook, Newspaper and Animation classes.By the end of the school year, students shouldhave familiarity with a variety of digital toolsand be able to create freely and expressively ontheir own in the pathway of their choosing.Chapter 130. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skillsfor Career and Technical EducationSubchapter C. Arts, Audio/Video Technology,and Communications§130.123. Digital Design and Media ProductionDig Des &Med Proto7006.H00.Y / 7006.H000.YMis SpasAustin High School, Room 335Ext. 71625 / mauri.sparks@austinisd.org1715 W Cesar Chavez St. / Austin, TX 78703