HamiltonHigh School

Course Description 

Graphic Design and Web Design I is the prerequisite for Graphic Design and Web Production II. Graphic Design and Web Production II is a project-based course concentrating on career and communication skills in graphic and multimedia technology.  Media Design and Technology courses at Hamilton HS attempt to address relatively new technology affecting the design area of the state’s Communication Media Technologies Program. Our program begins with Graphic/Web

Design I offering a strong emphasis on graphic design, typography and web development.

Graphic Design and Web Production II will continue to emphasize graphic and web design and will also offer the opportunity to explore other media.

Supplies needed:

1.  A two pocket folder specifically for this class to store class handouts, assignments, and rubrics

2. $25.00 lab fee (pay at the bookstore)

This fee provides all the paper, ink, and other art materials required for this course.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

In addition to all Hamilton High School expectations, the following expectations apply at all times:

1.  Show RESPECT for yourself and others, as well as personal and school property.

* This means treat others (and their property) as you would like to be treated.

* Maintain personal control in all situations.

2.  Be PREPARED with all classroom materials and arrive ON TIME.

* This is a career ready class and professionalism will be expected

3.  Be APPROPRIATE in your language and your dress.

* This means NO profanity, and NO racial, cultural, sexual, or religious slurs.

* The Hamilton High dress code will be adhered to at all times.

4.  Be ATTENTIVE and PARTICIPATE in classroom activities.

* All electronic devices should be turned off and stowed during class.  I don’t want to see them out.  No music devices or headphones are allowed, this includes charging of cell phones as well.

* No food or beverages are allowed in the computer lab.                                 

ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY

Students are expected to show up consistently and show up on time.  Attendance will be taken when the bell rings and class instruction will begin immediately.  A majority of the work will need to be completed in class as it is imperative that students have a strong attendance record for academic success.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

1st offense - Polite reminder of classroom expectations during class

2nd offense - Conference with me after class and phone call home

3rd offense - Detention and/or referral to appropriate administrator as well as phone call home

GRADES

Will be calculated using a total points system for 80% of the grade and 20% of the grade will be determined from the Final Exam.

Scale:   90-100% A      80-89.9% B     70-79.9% C     60-69.9% D     below 59.9% Failing

OPEN LAB

Students will be able to access the lab outside of the school hours unless noted.  Students will still  need to adhere to the lab policies and all visitors will also need to follow these policies.

Before school: 6:45am- 7:20am