BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Name: Digital Art & Design 1
Course Code: A110
Designated Grade Levels: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Prerequisites: none
Course Duration: One Semester
Supplies: $35.00 class fee. This pays for class materials and printed pieces. What you will need to Purchase: (at least a 8G Flash Drive, 9x12 Sketchbook, & T-Shirt)
Credits: 5 Grad Requirements: N - Fine Arts
Teacher: Eric Mickens (eric.mickens@bvsd.org)
School: Broomfield High
My website: www.303folsomst.com
My Free periods: 3rd, 5th & Tutor Time
Course Overview Computer technology is changing how we communicate, how we learn, and even how we express ourselves. Art will always be an important vehicle for understanding how we communicate, how we learn and of course how we express ourselves. Through the centuries art has always adapted to changing times and emerging technologies. From Drawing to photography and now to computers, the ways in which art is made will always change. The fundamental ideas and goals behind the art remains the same. This introductory course deals with controlling computer technology to produce an artistic image. Students will learn computer illustration techniques, image manipulation, digital camera use, graphic design, 3D modeling, motion graphics, video & audio editing, art history, visual literacy and the principles and elements of art in composition.
Enduring Understanding •
Art is a universal language that encompasses all forms of
Essential Questions •
How do artists use the language of art in communication?
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Why and how do artists apply the elements and principles of Art in works of art?
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Why is the exploration and application of materials, tools, techniques, processes and technology in a safe and responsible manner important in visual art?
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How does art impact the world and the world impact art?
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How is art analyzed and understood?
communication to express a variety of viewpoints, ideas and feelings. •
Artists use a variety of problem solving and decision making skills to apply the elements of art, principles of design and sensory and expressive features in works of art.
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Artists’ experiences with materials, tools, techniques, processes and technology in combination with concepts and themes result in well crafted works of art.
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Through the study of art, people learn to make informed critical judgments, gain knowledge about visual communication, and learn to respect one’s own expression and those of others.
Student Objectives • Students will use Adobe PhotoShop image editing. • Students will have multiple opportunities to create art around the recurring themes of fine art, graphic design and commercial advertising. • Students will learn how to use the computer to draw original artwork by using the mouse as a drawing tool. • Students will discuss important computer art issues about fair use, copyright law, and the ethics in advertising and image manipulation. • Students will also be introduced to other digital software. • Students will use input devises such as digital cameras, scanners, and drawing tablets. • Students will explore prevalent digital art issues. • Students will be instructed on presentation techniques. • Students will learn layout and design techniques. • Students will be involved in the artistic process of critiquing and interpreting art. • Students will be presented with information and have classroom discussions on the history of digital art. • Students will complete art assignments that are intended to help them learn to see and feel the endless possibilities of the world of art that surrounds them.
Learning Materials or Resources that may be used What you need to Purchase or have: Students will need at least a (8G Flash Drive).
Websites used: Dropbox
(2G online storage)
Fullgear
ClipConverter.cc
Students will need a 9 x 12 in. Sketchbooks.
(T-Shirt design)
Students will need to purchase a T-shirt.
(3D model rigging)
Zamzar Soundation (sound editing)
sxc.hu & Google images (Stock image sites)
What is provided:
Other materials such as (WACOM tablets), photo paper and ink will also be provided for each student.
(video conversion software)
Mixamo
Students will need Headphones.
Students will be provided free 3D glasses.
Videvo
(Free Stock Video Site)
Software used: Photoshop CS6 Acrobat pro Fuse Mudbox Fullgear
Standards Based Grading Policy Description: Preparation and production refers to evaluation of items that, although essential to learning, are not specifically part of the curriculum for a particular subject area. Examples include, but are not limited to, effort, participation, ungraded homework and / or practice assignments assessed for completion. Formative assignments refer to items that are designed to determine whether students are learning what is being taught. Formative assessments guide instructional decisions by revealing to what extent students are learning. (Process) Summative assignments are items that reflect student mastery of a standards based curriculum. They should be given after students have had formative opportunities that include detailed feedback related to achievement.
Grade percentage breakdown: Preparation and production - n/a Formative: - 25% (technique tests ) Summative: - 75% (note: 6 pieces worth 100pts. Each & 1 written Final worth 30pts.)
Each assignment will be worth a specified number of points. The semester grade will be determined by the student's percentage of points available. 100% - 90% 89% - 80% 79% - 70% 69% - 60% 59% - 0%
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Late Work Policy: The acceptance of late work for credit in the preparation and production category is up to individual teacher discretion. Students can turn in late work for full credit if the original assignment is turned in by the original due-date. (Please remember your grade will remain the original score until you re-turn in and I have time to grade your redone project).
Students are free to redo/finish any piece (up until the last two week of the semester) for full credit if the original project has been turned in by (its) latest due date. Full credit earned will be given for late Formative assessments.
Re-test opportunities for unexcused absences on summative assessment days will be at teacher discretion. Arrangements for retest opportunities must be completed within five (5) days of the test being returned to students unless extended through teacher’s discretion. Retest must be completed no more than two (2) tutor times after arrangements have been made for testing unless extended through teacher’s discretion. Final exams cannot be re-taken.
Cheating: Cheating is a very serious matter and deserves a very serious consequence. See Broomfield High’s policy on Cheating.
Tardies: See Broomfield High’s policy on Tardies.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will not be given.
Teacher Comments: Students in Digital Art & Design 1 will be held to a very high standard. “It is my belief that every person is an artist, but some of us have just not found our medium”.
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