Digital Design Syllabus & Pacing Guide 16-17

Course: Digital Design Teacher: Mr. Forrest Johnstone
School: Chapel Hill High School Room: E211
School Phone Number: (770) 651 - 6303 Date: 2014-15
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 (770) 212-3551.

To receive messages via email, send an email to [email protected] (you can leave the subject blank)

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.

PATHWAY INFORMATION: WEB & DIGITAL DESIGN
Introduction to digital Technology
Digital Design
Web Design *End of Pathway Assessment – CIW Site Associate

RELATED CAREERS FOR THE WEB & DIGITAL DESIGN PATHWAY
The Web and Digital Design pathway instructs students on the basics of designing a web page and leads to advanced web design and 3D
animation. Web Design can be found in every area of business and industry, as well as in individuals’ personal life. Possible careers include:
Computer Specialist, Desktop Publisher, Graphic Designer, Web Site Developer, Web Site Specialist, and Multi-Media Artist and Animator.

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.

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 Douglas
County School System 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 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 – 2014-2015

Teacher: Coach Johnstone– Room E211

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

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.
Student’s Name: ______________________________________________________
Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________________

PARENT INFORMATION:
Mother’s Name: ___________________________ Home Phone: _______________________

Cell Phone: ______________ Work Phone:_______________ Other:_______________
E-mail: ________________________________________________________________
Father’s Name: ___________________________ Home Phone: ________________________
Cell Phone: ______________ Work Phone:_______________ Other:_______________
E-mail: ________________________________________________________________

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.

Concepts Covered: Current state of the web, Web 2.0 & 3.0 technologies, impact of mobile technology,
browsers & search engines.
State of the Web CDA

FBLA Scavenger Hunt
FBLA Career/Goal Setting

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.

Concepts Covered: Graphic design principles, visual design elements, logo design, file formats
Graphics CDA

FBLA Poster/Flyer (Digital Design)
FBLA Brochure

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

FBLA Strengths Assessment
FBLA Promotional Video

Concepts Covered: Editing, capture techniques and shot angles, transitions, titles, effects, rendering

Video Editing CDA

Audio (3 weeks)
 IT-DD-10 Plan, produce, edit, and publish animations.

Concepts Covered: Sound mix, reducing background noise, auto-tuning, mixing, multi-track sessions
FBLA Vocabulary Activity
Audio CDA

Animation (4 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.

Concepts Covered: Animation, tween, keyframes,
FBLA Budget Activity
FBLA Vocabulary Activity

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.

Concepts Covered: HTML, CSS, hyperlinks, publishing websites
FBLA Slogans
FBLA Organization
FBLA Website

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.