rules | attitude | materials | figure studies | grading | late work/regrades | attendance | advanced | donations
Introduction
Think of Imaging as a traditional art class (like Painting) where the tools are different: instead of canvas and paint, we use computers, software programs, and printers. As with all art classes that are project-based, students at all levels are able to succeed in Imaging as long as they commit themselves to the art-making process.
Imaging is designed for students who are interested in developing art from a digital perspective. General computer experience is a prerequisite, but no prior knowledge of the particular software programs used in the class is required. Because of the project-based nature of the class, students at all levels will be able to learn at their own pace and create meaningful pieces to add to their portfolio.
Imaging will satisfy a student's district graduation requirement of 10 credits of Visual & Performing Art if he or she completes the full term of the course with a D- grade or better.
In addition, Imaging will satisfy a student's UC/CSU A-G Visual & Performing Art Requirement if he or she completes the full term of the course with a C- grade or better.*
* "The California public university system has designated which of our classes they will accept as 'subject requirements' for admission. These classes are known as the UC/CSU A - G Requirements. These subject requirements demonstrate that the student is prepared for the rigors of college work at the UC/CSU campuses... Be aware of which classes are UC/CSU approved (P)."
From the FAQ page of the Counseling section of www.TPHS.net
The Rules
- Display the correct attitude (see below).
- Be on-time and present (physically, mentally, and creatively).
- No Food or Drink!!! Because of the very expensive equipment we have in the computer lab, there will be absolutely no food or drink allowed in the lab.
- Behave appropriately and professionally. (PLEASE do not use bad judgement at school. Using chat rooms, accessing inappropriate web sites, and downloading any programs without permission are absolutely forbidden. You will need to have a signed district's Computer Use Policy on file on campus to have access to the computer lab. Getting computer use privileges suspended due to bad judgement will be deadly to your grade.)
- Bring your sketchbook to class EVERYDAY (see below).
Attitude
Be prepared to learn from each other and share the tools that we have in the computer lab. A substantial portion of your grade will be determined by your attitude: your effort in learning new material, your desire to help me and fellow students, and your respect for the precious (and expensive) resources we have in the lab. You will also be expected to behave in a professional and ethical manner.
You need to understand that rudeness and disrespect will not be tolerated. Be prepared to come to class every day with a positive attitude, showing me and your classmates patience, tolerance, and cooperation.
Materials
You will be required to keep a sketchbook for Imaging and bring it to class everyday. You can either buy a traditional unlined sketchbook or make your own from unlined paper (which we have if you need it). Your sketchbook should be bound securely and properly covered, have about 100 sheets of paper, and be about 8 ½ x 11 inches in size. This sketchbook will be where you write down your thoughts on questions I will ask you to get the creative juices flowing. You will also brainstorm project ideas in your sketchbook and work out possible solutions to design problems.
Basic supplies, such as printer paper and lab time, will be provided to you. Any extra supplies that you choose to use, such as high quality or photo-quality printer paper, you will need to provide yourself.
Figure and Film Studies
Often during the course sequence of all the visual art courses, the student will be working with visual materials such as famous art works, films of famous artists, charts and diagrams, slides, VHS tapes/video disks, the World Wide Web, and computer programs. This material may contain complete anatomical references, nude model poses and views of artists working from the nude in their studios, as well as scenes from modern films. The material may also mention and discuss the alternative lifestyles sometimes lived by famous artists, and may be expressed in language that might be considered offensive to some people. Current issues, as they relate to art and free expression, are also discussed in the art classes. A list of supplemental materials is available for preview. If you have questions please contact me at amanda.dahlgren@sduhsd.net.
Grading
30% of your grade will come from "Practice Work." Practice work is all the work that you will do in class and at home to gain inspiration, do research, brainstorm ideas, practice techniques, explore concepts and ideas, and write about your art-making process. You need to document your practice work in your sketchbook and with computer files. Some practice work will also be small assignments that have a due date, but most will be ongoing work that is unique to each individual.
50% of your grade will come from "Presentation Work." Presentation work is all the "major" projects that you do; the ones that you will present to the class during critiques. In addition to receiving a grade for your actual work, you will also be graded on your presentation and your ability to talk intelligently about your own and other's work during the critique.
20% of your grade will be determined by your "Studio Performance." Everyone starts off with an A+ in studio performance. In order to maintain that A+, you need to display professional behavior, the desire to learn and improve, and a commitment not to waste valuable lab time. Unexcused absences and tardies will negatively affect your grade because regular attendance is vital to your success in Imaging.
Late Work and “Regrades”
Because you will be presenting your work to the class during critiques, it is vital that you turn in your completed project at the beginning of class on the day that it is due. If you do not, you will lose one grade (10%) per class day that a project is late.
Art is a process that can often take many revisions to perfect. Once you have turned in a presentation level project and received your grade and feedback on it, you may redo the project for a higher grade if you wish. In order to have a project regraded, you must make an appointment with me for a “regrade conference” outside of class time and you must bring your original grading sheet to that conference. You can raise any aspect of your grade except for points lost due to turning in the project late.
Attendance
As already mentioned, prompt attendance to Imaging class is extremely important. If you have an absence that is unexcused on the report that I get back from the Attendance Office, you will lose ALL your studio performance points for that day. Even if your absence is excused, it is still your responsibility to learn the material and make up the work you missed, and often that can only be accomplished outside of class time. Please check with me for open lab hours.
Advanced Status
If you would like to apply for "Advanced Status," meaning that you already know how to use the digital tools we have in the lab to create beautiful works of art, you will need to turn in the first major project on the day that the project is assigned to the rest of the students.
Those students passing onto Advanced Status will be given much more freedom to produce art as they are driven, using a contract system instead of set projects.
Donations
In order to purchase the consumable supplies needed to run the computer lab on a day-to-day basis, we wanted to charge a $15 lab fee. We have been told that, by law, we cannot charge a lab fee anymore, but we still need to buy the supplies to run the lab. I am appealing to your spirit of generosity in donating money so we can make sure to have the necessary supplies to run the lab on a day-to-day basis.
If you are interested in donating money, please make a check out to the "Canyon Crest Foundation" and send it to:
Canyon Crest Foundation
c/o Canyon Crest Academy
710 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
I have found that our district's parents are historically extremely generous. So thank you for past and future donations!!!
