Albany High SchoolMr. Sickler

Discovery Academy Artmsickler@albany.k12.ny.us

To design is to plan, organize, order and relate to control.

It signifies a human need to qualify thinking and doing.

Joseph Albers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUeiZ6c6EBw

What Is Graphic Design?

Graphic Arts

Grades 10-12

1 Credit

This is an introductory course in Graphic Arts. We will explore digital as well as traditional Graphic Design concepts and techniques along with their relationship to the Art Elements and Principles of Design.

We will learn about…

…art elements & principles of design

…graphic artists & graphic artwork

…digital and traditional graphic arts techniques

…graphic arts career possibilities

…schools and colleges that offer degrees in graphic design

Expectations

Attend class regularly and on time.

Turn work in on time.

Try to improve your skills with each new project.

Do your best and help others.

Be prepared for class every day!

Follow all school and studio rules.

Grading Criteria

• Projects 50 percent• Concept Experiences 20 percent• Topic Assessments 10 percent • Class Participation 20 percent

Assessment and Course Grading Criteria

1 Project Experiences…creativity, originality, technical quality and conceptual understanding of topics

2 Concept Experiences …art exercises and practices that build a vocabulary and conceptual foundation for larger projects

3 Topic Assessments…approximately 8 topic assessments during the year, performance based, verbal, or written

4 Participation …be on time to class, be on task, participate in class activities, behave appropriately, keep class work up to date and organized in a portfolio

Materials

A 1 inch ring binder used as a portfolio

An optional sketchbook or notebook

Pencil and felt tip pen

Computer

Classroom Etiquette

Students are expected to comply with all City School District of Albany policy and rules.

No food is allowed in the studio or class area. 

Only capped beverages are allowed in the studio or class area. 

Devices such as cell phones and other devices that emit sounds must be set so they are silent at all times.

You may use ear phones at the computer when the teacher is not speaking to the class.

A bit about me…

• Taught Art at AHS for 16 years

• Taught Art - others schools 17 years

• I’m an artist…..mqsickler.us

Questions?