1. Digital Design Technology Mr. Phillips Design Lab – Rm. 38

2. Course Overview In this class, students will get an opportunity to explore the ever growing and ever changing world of technology. Students will get introduced to graphic and web design, maintaining their presence on the web, as well as learning how to create digital stories and podcasts.

3. Course Components Graphic Design Fireworks and Photoshop Web Design HTML, Google Sites Video Editing Pinnacle Studio and Windows MovieMaker Podcasting Audacity Web Presence Gmail, Google Docs and Calendars, RSS Readers, Web Albums

4. Expectations Work hard Stay positive Take care of your responsibilities Make sure the work is your own

5. Rules Be RESPONSIBLE Be RESPECTFUL Be PREPARED

6. Procedures & Routines All classroom procedures and routines will be followed each day to allow for a safe and effective learning environment.

7. Do I have homework? Every day. You need to constantly observe the world around you. Technology changes every day. It’s important that you take time to ask yourself WHY & HOW?

8. Grading Students will be graded on their work within each unit and points will be awarded based on accuracy and/or creativity.

9. Grading Scale A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 88-89 B 83-87 B- 80-82 C+ 78-79 C 73-77 C- 70-72 D+ 68-69 D 63-67 D- 60-62 F 0-60

10. Contact Information Phone: (231) 759-8506 ext. 8538 Email: phillima@monashores.net Blog: blogs.monashores.net/phillipsmk