Syllabus

2D - Graphic Design

Prerequisite – Foundations of Art

Teacher – Mr. John Cazort

johncazort@mail.ozark.k12.mo.us

Course Overview

2 Dimensional Design presents art students with problems in image making and design development  which are patterned with commercial applications in mind. Students will use a variety of media with an emphasis on computer generated art.

We will be using our sketchbooks intensively in order to brainstorm ideas and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce final works.

Projects include:

·         Typography           

·         Color Theory

·         Traditional Printmaking and Illustration  

·         2D Digital Illustration

·         Digital Photography

·         Image Manipulation       

·         Design and Layout

·         Web Design 

Course Materials

Students will be required to bring a sketchbook to class.         Art Grading Procedure

It is our belief that a student's progress will develop best in a safe environment where students can develop a good work ethic and help each other in a constructive cooperative manner. We encourage you to participate in your child’s education. If you have any questions regarding any of these procedures you can contact us through the high school office at Phone: 1-417-582-5901

We grade on a total points possible system. The points are acquired through the successful assessment of the criteria listed below.

Work Ethic (Foundations: 50% Intermediate/Advanced: 20%)

√ Time √ Class contribution, group criticisms, and interaction √ Maintenance √ Safety

Physically being there: If, for any reason, a student is not present during a class period they will lose their points. Work can be made-up.

Mentally being there: Students can be losing up to all of their work ethic points through violations of the classroom procedures/rules.

(Work Ethic points will be assessed every session and computed every two weeks.)

Process (Foundations: 25% Intermediate/Advanced: 40%)

√ Planning √ written critique/Narrative/Tests/Quizzes √ Journal work

√ Additional Criteria, (i.e. specific instructions, techniques, concepts, and etc.)

Image (Product/Performance) (Foundations: 25% Intermediate/Advanced: 40%)

√ Concept √ Composition √ Craftsmanship √ Completion

Exhibition of work is required in all production classes.