REMEMBER…PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

Using skills repeatedly helps you become better. 3. Complete a minimum of 3 semesters
13. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR LIVE WORK LISTED BELOW:   4. Pass an End-of-Pathway Exam
Live Work:
Live work will include a variety of tasks such as digital file Student Benefits
  •Equivalent of 6 months on-the-job
preparation, image editing, file output, bindery, cost-calculat-
training
ing/estimating, and clean up. Jobs will be receipted through   •Increased placement opportunities
the school’s live work account.   •Focused curriculum
14. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR PORTFOLIO LISTED BE-   •Pride in accomplishments
LOW:   •National credentials
Portfolio:   •Transfer of credit hours to colleges and
•Portfolios should include any project examples, live work, technical schools through articulation agreements
sketches, writing samples, etc.
•The portfolio must be neat, clean, and presented in a profes- For more information visit http://www.gaerf.org/PrintED.
aspx
sional manner.
17. INCLUDE THE GRADING POLICY INFORMATION:
•The portfolio will be graded every semester.
•A grading rubric will be provided before each portfolio Employability Preparation (evaluated weekly) 10%
evaluation. Assesses career preparation, time on task, cleaning work
15. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR ARTICULATION LISTED areas, and general work ethics
BELOW: “Dress for Success” now counts as extra credit
Articulation Classwork 20%
An articulation agreement has been established between Consists of assignments given during class such as
McEachern High School and the Art Institute of Atlanta daily work, small projects, vocabulary, and tickets-out-
in the area of Graphic Communications. The articulation the-door.
agreements allow students in the Graphic Communications Major Projects & Exams 45%

Syllabus
program to transfer credit hours to the college. The student Includes written/performance tests and major project
must meet the required course competencies and receive grades. Each project grade is derived from a combina-
at least a grade of 85 in the course to transfer credit to the tion of project completion, craftsmanship, creativity/
schools. Upon graduation, the student must enroll at one of design, use of typography, and the ability to follow
the colleges within one academic year of that graduation date. directions. Students’ willingness to correct identi-
All articulated courses will be exempt from fees. fied weaknesses will provide opportunities for grade
improvement.
16. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Mid-Term Exam 5%
LISTED BELOW:
Final Exam 20%
Industry Certification: Assesses cumulative information for the entire year
PrintED is administered by the Graphic Arts Education and Re- that includes a written exam, a performance exam, and
search Foundation (GAERF), and is a national certification process a portfolio.
based on industry standards for high school graphics courses. (Cheating will result in a zero)
5 POINT
McEachern High School can issue GAERF student certificates in the
Grading Rubric By:David Herrera
following 3 areas:
•INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
•GRAPHIC DESIGN 5 = Exemplary/Exceeds
4 = Accomplished
•SCREEN PRINTING
3 = Promising
The following requirements must be met in order to earn a
2 = Developing
certificate:
1. Mastery of 80% of the identified skills 1 = Beginning
2. Maintain an 85 or above average in Graphic Com- 0 = No Evidence
 7. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW:
Graphics Design and Production REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN GRAPHICS:
•STAY ON TASK / USE TIME WISELY
•COMPLETE & TURN IN PROJECTS ON TIME
www.mceacherngraphics.weebly.com •BE RESPONSIBLE, DEPENDABLE, & TRUSTWORTHY
•BE A ROLE MODEL FOR EACH OTHER
2nd year class- “Graphics Design and Production-gd.pdf ” •ABIDE BY CLASS RULES
Teacher Info: Graphics & Design Dept. •ABIDE BY SAFETY RULES
•HELP KEEP ALL LAB AREAS CLEAN
McEachern High School •BE A VOLUNTEER WHEN NEEDED
2400 New Macland Road •BE A HELPER TO EACH OTHER AND THE TEACHER
Powder Springs, GA 30127 8. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW:
Location: CT 108 A REVIEW OF PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN THE INTRO GRAPHICS SYLLABUS/HANDBOOK:
1. ALWAYS practice safe work habits. If you are found to be working in an unsafe manner there must be a
remediation of the entire safety unit for this course. Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY!
email: alicia.baynes@cobbk12.org 2. Eating and drinking is NOT permitted in the lab.
Phone: 770-222-3710 x235 3. You are expected to be on time.
Fax: 770-222-3712 4. ALWAYS take care of classroom materials, furniture, and school property.
5. ALWAYS RESPECT others and their property.
CLASS BLOG /WEBSITE 6. Do your OWN work and be productive.
www.mceacherngraphics.weebly.com 7. LISTEN during instructions and demonstrations so your projects will look their best!
8. STAY CREATIVE!
9. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR CONSEQUENCES LISTED BELOW:
McEachern High School …go to www.mceachernhigh.org > choose General Consequences:
Info > Staff Directory > Click the “Electives” tab then scroll to Alicia Baynes & If anyone abuse privileges in this classroom i.e. naming files inappropriate names, inappropriate projects/subjects or
link to class internet searches, abusing equipment, promoting unsafe situations, or if you choose to use this class as wasted time…
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THE LAB IN ANY WAY!
Edmodo: www.edmodo.com Cloud Storage: Dropbox: www.dropbox.com A parent/guardian will be contacted and you will be assigned bookwork for the rest of the semester.
Used for student assignments, feedback, collabo- OneDrive: https://onedrive.live.com/about/en- 10. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR CLASS SUPPLIES & RESOURCES BELOW:
ration, and critique us/business/
Parents are encouraged to ask their student for Class Supplies: Required: Recommended/Optional:
Used for backup of student files •USB flash drive (at least 8GB) •(1) 1” ring notebook
login information to join
Remind: •pencils & pens •10-15 sheet protectors
Text @mrsbaynes to 81010 to receive updates •T-shirts (minimum of 1) •Sharpie markers
Class Quiz & Review Site: Quia - www.quia. and reminders (you can add the image if you •Sketch book •Colored pencils •hoodie/sweatshirt
com/profiles/abaynes •additional t-shirts for practice
Books & Resources: Classroom sets of textbooks are provided for use during class
As an “advanced” student in Graphics you have an opportunity to continue the development 11. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR ATTENDANCE LISTED BELOW:Attendance:
of your introductory skills. By taking this course again, you have accepted that you are respon- Your attendance at school is very important. When you are not in school you cannot keep up with your program of
sible, motivated, and interested in this field. You should have the initiative and desire to learn student. In Graphics, it is not possible to take equipment and supplies home; therefore, try to be at school every day
in order to keep up with assignments and projects.
through practice; and will take this chance and use it to benefit you and your future.
12. INCLUDE THE TEXT FOR PROJECTS LISTED BELOW:
Another opportunity that you have is to be creative, use your imagination and use your
Projects:
own ideas. There are many resources in our lab, and outside of school in your daily activities, •A project list/course outline will be provided.
for you to use in order to help you create and form ideas for your projects. However, it takes •Due Dates will be posted
motivation and a desire to do well on your part. •Late projects will be graded accordingly and at the discretion of the teacher.
Projects should not be late except in the case of excused absences.