Digital_Design_Syllabus_16-17 & Pacing Guide

Course: Digital Design Teacher: Mr. Forrest Johnstone
School: Chapel Hill High School Room: E211
School Phone Number: (770) 651 - 6303 Date: 2016-17
Email Address: [email protected]

I utilize Remind.com to keep parents and students up to date on project & test due dates please sign up either by text, email or both – your
personal information remains completely confidential. To receive messages via text, text @chhsdd to 81010.

Also fill the online Parent Contact information at http://bit.ly/CHHSPARENTS (case sensitive) or by using the link in Schoology (it is case
sensitive).

We will utilize an online learning platform (Schoology) please have your student show you this learning platform and the resources it
contains.

Course Description:

Using web design as the platform for product design and presentation, students will create and learn digital media
applications using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and digital imaging for various format. The digital media
and interactive media projects developed and published showcase the student skills and ability. Emphasis will be placed on
effective use of tools for interactive multimedia production including storyboarding, visual development, project management,
digital citizenship, and web processes. Students will create and design web sites that incorporate digital media elements to
enhance content of web site.

Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of media. Professional
communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills
are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into
activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry.
Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components
of the employability skills standard for this course.

Digital Design is the second course in the Web and Digital Design pathway in the Information Technology cluster. Students
enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Digital Technology and Fundamentals.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES:
The Georgia Department of Education Performance Standards in the following areas are available online at
http://www.georgiastandards.org

Anticipated Classroom Format:
Teacher demonstration, power-point presentations, displays on overhead projector, hands-on assignments, worksheets, written reports and
oral presentations.

Required Readings:
This course requires numerous reading sources including: Text books, handouts, articles and curriculum information provided by the
instructor.

Assessment/Evaluations/Required Student Products:
Student evaluations will be completed using a variety of formats including written examinations, oral presentations, inspection of electronic
files, and printed copies of completed work.

 Projects will be both group and individual.
 Students absent during a group project may be given an alternate assignment.
 All homework is due at the beginning of the class period. In class assignments are due at the end of the class period unless other

directions are given.
 If the student is absent on the day of a test/quiz, the student will be expected to take the test/quiz on the day of their return.
 Tests/CDAs will be announced in advance; quizzes may or may not be announced in advance.
 Late work: WILL NOT be accepted without a valid excuse note.
Make-Up Work:
If you are absent please check schoology.com for your missing assignments.

Please keep in mind I will not pursue the student for missed and/or late assignments or class notes. It is the student’s responsibility to check
the assignment calendar, check with a fellow classmate, or check with me outside of class hours to find out what was missed.

Academic Honesty:

Students are expected to achieve and maintain the highest standards of academic honesty and excellence. Not only does academic honesty
preserve the integrity of both the student and the school, but it is also essential in gaining a true education. Students pledge that they will not
lie, cheat, plagiarize, or steal in the pursuit of his or her studies and are encouraged to report those who do. Students also pledge not to allow
others to copy their work. Failure to demonstrate academic honesty may result in a zero for all parties involved.

Grading Plan: 50%
30%
Grading will occur on a variety of assignments, including: 20%
Summative Grades (CDAs, Tests, Projects, Etc.)
Formative Grades (class assignments, quizzes, homework)
Final Exam

It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of their grades. If the student has a concern about their grade, they must make an appointment
to meet with me to discuss outside of class (i.e. before or after school).

PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME ABOUT YOUR GRADE DURING CLASS TIME.

Some work completed is informal in nature or practice and may not require grading. Work being graded will be graded using the following

grading scale:

A = 90 – 100 D = 70

B = 80 – 89 F = Below 70

C = 71 – 79

Classroom Rules:

1. Do not do ANYTHING that would detract from the learning environment. This is a LEARNING environment first and foremost.
Follow this one simple rule and you will learn a lot and enjoy the class. There is zero tolerance for any action(s) that would
diminish the chances for learning to take place for yourself or your peers.

2. Follow the 5 Chapel Hill House Rules. (strictly enforced at all times)

3. Be prepared!! Bring your materials with you as well as any assignments that are due. You will NOT be allowed to leave to
retrieve forgotten materials under any circumstances!

4. Be RESPECTFUL of the teacher, other students, and yourself.

5. Follow the rules set forth in the student handbook.

The choices you make will result in either a negative or positive consequence.

Internet Usage Policy:
Computers are to be used as a learning aide not entertainment. If you are using a computer inappropriately, or you are on a website that is
not directly related to the assignment/project, you will receive appropriate disciplinary action and your log in ID could be disabled.

Supplies:
Paper
Pens & Pencils
Flash Drive

Lost Book Policy:
Board Policy Descriptive Code: IFAD
The student will be charged full replacement cost for any textbook lost, regardless of condition. The amount to be charged for a textbook
damaged by a student will be the responsibility of the principal.

Articulation Information:
The Douglas County School System has an articulation agreement with West Central Technical College in regard to some business and
information classes. Interested students can check with their guidance counselor for more information.

Non-Discriminatory Clause:
The Douglas County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

STUDENT AND PARENT SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Digital Design.

Teacher: Coach Johnstone– Room E211

Please return this sign-off sheet to Coach Johnstone with the appropriate signatures below no later than Friday, August
12th.

 I understand the course syllabus be accessed through Schoology.
 I understand that I can receive general text message updates from Coach Johnstone by sending code @chhsdd

to 81010.
 I understand that I am asked to provide Coach Johnstone my contact information at http://bit.ly/CHHSPARENTS (case

sensitive) or by using the link in Schoology.
 I understand that if I request a parental code to Schoology I can routinely check classroom activities on Schoology

however the grade in the class will be reflected in Parent Portal not Schoology.

I have read and understood the guidelines, procedures, rules and consequences for Coach Johnstone’s Digital Design
course and have shared them with my parents and/or guardians.

Class Period: _________________________________________________

Student’s Name (Print): ________________________________________________

Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________________

Digital Design Pacing Guide

State of the Web (2.5 weeks)
 IT-DD-2 Research, explain, and summarize current state of the web, functions of the web, and
future trends emerging of the web.

Graphics (7 Weeks)
 IT-DD-6: Identify and develop model digital products that reveal a professional layout and look
by applying design principles to produce professional quality digital products.IT-DD-7 Create and
edit images and graphics.
FBLA Scavenger Hunt
FBLA Poster/Flyer (Digital Design)
FBLA Career/Goal Setting

Animation & Audio (5 weeks)
 IT-DD-3: Identify logistical, ethical, and legal Issues related to digital media and apply concepts
to use of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital images in digital products.
 IT-DD-8: Plan, produce, edit, and publish digital audio.
 IT-DD-10 Plan, produce, edit, and publish animations.
FBLA Budget Activity

Video Editing (9 weeks)
 IT-DD-9 Plan, edit, produce, and post a multimedia-rich video project.
FBLA Strengths Assessment

Web Design (5 Weeks)
 IT-DD-4 Develop a plan to create, design, and market a web site with digital content to a specific
target market.
 IT-DD-5 Explore and write using the various writing styles used on web sites and in digital
content to get the intended message across.
FBLA Slogans
FBLA Organization

Review and Finals

Standards that are covered throughout each unit.

 IT-DD-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
 IT-DD-11 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology

education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects,
entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.