Grading policy rev june 17_2019
Digital Art
Photography 1 & Photography 2
Grading scale
A 100-93
B 92-85
C 84-77
D 76-70
F 69 and below
Grading
How your grade is determined
Nine-week grades are determined by the following categories
and percentages:
Homework 10%
Formative grades 0%
Summative grades 90%
Daily classwork: Many assignments are graded on
satisfactory completion of the daily assignment. Daily classwork assignments
are due on the day they are assigned. A 0 will be recorded if the daily assignment
is not done. Daily assignments may only be made up for excused absences.
Projects: Assignments for projects usually contain
criteria and problem solving content encompassing the entire range of cognitive
abilities. The student will exhibit knowledge, comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in almost all assignments completed for a
grade. Evaluation is determined by the proper execution of criteria contained
in each assignment (Were all the specifications & conditions accurately
met? Are minimum standards and competencies exhibited? Is the work
professionally prepared and presented? Projects usually take more than one
class period and count more than daily assignments. Projects are due on the due
date. If project work is late and must be made up, the makeup period may be
extended to 2 class periods for a maximum grade of 80. A 0 will be recorded if
assignments are not completed.
I utilize rubrics, score sheets and checklists to determine
the numeric grade for most projects.
Signatures acknowledge understanding of and agreement to this
document:
Student Name: (Please print)________________________________________
Block:_________
Student Signature:__________________________________________________
Date:__________
Parent/Guardian
Signature:_________________________________________Date:___________
Definitions
Homework: The purpose of homework is
to help reinforce what was taught in class. Sometimes its purpose is
to gather extra information beyond what was taught in class
Formative assessment: The goal of formative assessment
is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can
be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve
their learning. Formative assessments are generally low stakes, which
means that they have low or no point value
Summative assessment: The goal of summative assessment
is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit
by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Summative assessments are
often high stakes, which means that they have a high point value.
Photography 1 Syllabus rev 6_17_19
Hillwood High School
Teacher: Stephen Campbell
email: stephen.campbell@mnps.org
phone:615-353-2025 extension 440109
Course Description and objectives
email: stephen.campbell@mnps.org
phone:615-353-2025 extension 440109
Course Description and objectives
Course description
Beginning level use of a digital camera and digital editing
software on a Macintosh computer. In addition students will get
instruction in traditional art and design concepts, composition, design and
layout techniques, history of photography, and the use of digital media and the
internet to display and present their digital images.
Course objectives (What I Want You to Know)
How to use the camera’s features for creative control of
your photographs
The kind of lighting to use in a given situation to create
the best photographs
How to demonstrate good composition in your photographs
How to use the computer and digital imaging software
Course standards
Course Requirements and Teaching Methods
Classes will consist of a combination of lecture,
discussion, lab activities and project-based learning. Projects are usually
completed in-class. In addition to in-class activities, quizzes and semester
exams are designed to test the student’s skills, knowledge and vocabulary.
Students are required to begin the development of a portfolio which properly
presents their work.
Suggested materials
Pencils, pens
I have read, reviewed, and understand this document:
Student Name:__________________________________________________________Block:__________
Student
Signature:______________________________________________________Date:__________
Parent/Guardian
Signature:_____________________________________________Date:___________
Photography 2 Syllabus rev 6_28_19
Hillwood High School
Teacher: Stephen Campbell
email: stephen.campbell@mnps.org
phone:615-353-2025 extension 440109
Course Description and objectives
email: stephen.campbell@mnps.org
phone:615-353-2025 extension 440109
Course Description and objectives
Course description
Advanced level use of a digital camera and digital editing
software on a Macintosh computer. In addition students will get
instruction in traditional art and design concepts, composition, design and
layout techniques, history of photography, and the use of digital media and the
internet to display and present their digital images.
Course Objectives
How to use the camera’s features for creative control of
your photographs
Analyze and use the best kind of lighting in a given
situation
How to demonstrate good composition in your photographs
How to use the computer and advanced Photoshop techniques
Select a concentration or photographic area of interest and
develop a personal style
Develop and display a portfolio of work
Develop and display a portfolio of work
Course standards
Course Requirements and Teaching Methods
Classes will consist of a combination of lecture,
discussion, lab activities and project-based learning. Projects are usually
completed in-class. In addition to in-class activities, quizzes and semester
exams are designed to test the student’s skills, knowledge and vocabulary.
Students are required to begin the development of a portfolio which properly presents
their work.
Suggested materials
Pencils, pens
I have read, reviewed, and understand this document:
Student Name:__________________________________________________________Block:__________
Student Signature:______________________________________________________Date:__________
Parent/Guardian
Signature:_____________________________________________Date:___________
Digital Art Syllabus rev 6_17_19
Hillwood High School
Teacher: Stephen Campbell
email: stephen.campbell@mnps.org
phone:615-353-2025 extension 440109
Course Description and objectives
email: stephen.campbell@mnps.org
phone:615-353-2025 extension 440109
Course Description and objectives
Course description
This course is focused on developing visual problem solving
skills through both traditional art media and the computer. Students
translate traditional artwork and practices and processes into those that
use digital technology as an essential part of the creative process
and presentation of artwork. Emphasis is placed on the art elements and
principles of design throughout the course.
Course objectives
Following completion of this course students will be able to
demonstrate:
An extensive array of artistic skills within a wide
range of media
Use of the Macintosh computer, a scanner, Adobe Photoshop
An understanding the elements of art and principles of
design
The application good composition and design to art products
An understanding of historic and cultural content in art and
design
An understanding of art, design, and digital arts
terminology.
An awareness of art history and its influence on
contemporary art and design
Knowledge of different periods of art history through
projects and presentations.
The understanding of typography, color, composition and
design as it relates to
computer and digital imaging
The ability to generate digital images integrating several
types of graphics
The ability to use the digital camera
Course standards
Course Requirements and Teaching Methods
Classes will consist of a combination of lecture,
discussion, lab activities and project-based learning. Projects are usually
completed in-class. In addition to in-class activities, quizzes and semester
exams are designed to test the student’s skills, knowledge and vocabulary.
Students are required to begin the development of a portfolio which properly
presents their work.
Suggested materials
Pencils, pens
I have read, reviewed, and understand this document:
Student Name:__________________________________________________________Block:__________
Student
Signature:______________________________________________________Date:__________
Parent/Guardian
Signature:_____________________________________________Date:___________
Steve Campbell
rev 6_17_19
19_20 expectations
1. Be considerate. Treat others as you would like to be
treated.
2. Start assigned work when the bell rings. Usually there is
a 10 minute warmup, then a daily assignment. I will grade your work throughout class.
3. Be seated and listen when I am giving instructions. If
you need to ask questions, raise your hand.
4. Work on your assignment the entire period. If you have
finished assignments, work on tutorials or sketchbooks.
5. Follow all school rules and safety rules.
6. There are district and school rules related to cell
phones and electronic devices. If you violate those rules, I have the right to
collect, hold, and turn the phones and devices in to an administrator. If you
refuse, I will follow school and MNPS procedures and policies. Cell phones and
electronic devices are easily stolen. Protecting your cell phones and
electronic devices and preventing their loss or destruction is totally your
responsibility. Cell phones and electronic devices may not be used when I am
giving you instructions. If I see them during this time, I will ask you to give
them to me. I will usually return them to you at the end of class.
Never use phones, cameras, or any digital device to create images that might
make a classmate or adult uncomfortable or be considered bullying or
harassment. If your use of a computer is preventing you from completing
assigned work, I will turn your computer off.
7. If you have been absent, it is your responsibility to
find out about missed work and make it up.
8. During this class, if you need to go to another teacher,
to guidance, or any other location for school work, you need to bring a note
from the person who will be supervising you requesting permission for you to
leave class. You must also get permission from you academy principal.
9. Any sound that I can hear from a computer or electronic
device is too loud.
10. Please do not have food or beverages near the computers.
Clean up after yourself if you have food or beverages.
I understand these expectations and agree to abide by them:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Name (please print) Block
______________________________________________________________________________________
Name Date
Agreed & Consented To:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Date
