WELCOME TO GRAPHIC ARTS 1 Ms. Schou (pronounced: Skow) Room NE 202

So many questions……………. Am I in the right place? What sort of credit can I get for this class? Where is the bathroom? Do I have to sit in the same place every day? What will each day look like? What are we going to do in GA 1? What if I don’t have a camera?

WEEK #1 (this week) Loads of paperworkLoads of paperwork Get to know each otherGet to know each other Classroom responsibilitiesClassroom responsibilities Make classroom rules and then postersMake classroom rules and then posters Get used to each otherGet used to each other Who is Ms. Schou?????Who is Ms. Schou?????

My Expectations Be here on time-attendance policyBe here on time-attendance policy No passes out of class the first or last 5 minutes of class. That also means you need to be back here after taking pics 5 mins before the bell.No passes out of class the first or last 5 minutes of class. That also means you need to be back here after taking pics 5 mins before the bell. NO CELL PHONES-EVERNO CELL PHONES-EVER Hoods down, ear buds out while I’m talking, presenting, or we’re watching a PPT or movieHoods down, ear buds out while I’m talking, presenting, or we’re watching a PPT or movie Mature behavior-in and out of classMature behavior-in and out of class R-E-S-P-E-C-TR-E-S-P-E-C-T CommunicationCommunication

Did I say NO CELL PHONES? Why, YES, I said NO CELL PHONES They will be confiscated and taken to the office for your folks to come get

FIRST HANDOUTS SyllabusSyllabus Camera checkout sheetCamera checkout sheet Return the checkout and safety sheets by week #2Return the checkout and safety sheets by week #2 Intro sheet-fill outIntro sheet-fill out

NOW ……………………. We are going to interview each other. Then you will introduce your partner to the class.

THIS IS YOUR CLASSROOM Each group will come up with a guideline they would like everyone in the class to followEach group will come up with a guideline they would like everyone in the class to follow Next, we will spend two days making the most incredible and creative posters EVER and post them around the classNext, we will spend two days making the most incredible and creative posters EVER and post them around the class Bring in art supplies/photos to decorate your class notebook (next project)Bring in art supplies/photos to decorate your class notebook (next project)

$$$$ CLASS FEE $$$$ $10$10 Payable to Edmonds School District (or ESD)Payable to Edmonds School District (or ESD) Take it to the front office-DON’T GIVE TO METake it to the front office-DON’T GIVE TO ME If you pay it by the end of week #2, you can get 10 extra credit pointsIf you pay it by the end of week #2, you can get 10 extra credit points If you pay it by the end of week #3, you can get 5 extra credit pointsIf you pay it by the end of week #3, you can get 5 extra credit points

ATTENDANCEPOLICY 4 points are available for each day we have class All 4 points deducted for an absence. If it is unexcused, you can make it up during tutorial and get the points back 2 points deducted for being less than 5 minutes late 4 points deducted for over 5 minutes late You loose a point if you don’t use class time well You can loose all 4 points if you are disruptive and/or bother others who are trying to succeed

THEN WHAT? Our first projects will center around getting to know the color wheel and critiquing magazine ads. We’ll also start becoming familiar with the ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of DESIGNOur first projects will center around getting to know the color wheel and critiquing magazine ads. We’ll also start becoming familiar with the ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of DESIGN You’ll also be making a Photo I.D. badge for yourself that you will need to have with you at all times while out taking photosYou’ll also be making a Photo I.D. badge for yourself that you will need to have with you at all times while out taking photos

EXTRA STUFF When you are out on campus, please act in a mature, quiet, respectful manner. You must wear your i.d. badge at all times. Where can you go? Who is watching you?When you are out on campus, please act in a mature, quiet, respectful manner. You must wear your i.d. badge at all times. Where can you go? Who is watching you? If you are seen carrying the cameras and not with the strap around your neck, points will be taken off he assignmentIf you are seen carrying the cameras and not with the strap around your neck, points will be taken off he assignment DO NOT go to the vending machines during classDO NOT go to the vending machines during class Do not just wander around the school while carrying a camera. If you abuse the freedom, it will be taken away from you and you will only be allowed out of class once a week. Possible referral.Do not just wander around the school while carrying a camera. If you abuse the freedom, it will be taken away from you and you will only be allowed out of class once a week. Possible referral.

ALONG THE WAY…. We will do some vocab and critique activitiesWe will do some vocab and critique activities We will watch a few movies that showcase photography, illustration, and animation as well as various artistsWe will watch a few movies that showcase photography, illustration, and animation as well as various artists

TALK TO ME!!!!! I am very available, so let me know if you thing you may have difficulties coming upI am very available, so let me know if you thing you may have difficulties coming up You must make up missed class time during tutorial or OCCASSIONALLY after school (by appointment only)You must make up missed class time during tutorial or OCCASSIONALLY after school (by appointment only) You will be assigned tutorial if you are missing more than two assignmentsYou will be assigned tutorial if you are missing more than two assignments

HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you try to enjoy this class and get the most out of it, you will find it easy and fun at the same time!If you try to enjoy this class and get the most out of it, you will find it easy and fun at the same time! Don’t put off any aspect of the assignments! There are limited facilities and everyone will need to share, so if you come to me saying” there were no cameras, etc” I will say “I’m sorry, but you should have planned your time better, and your assignments will be counted as late”Don’t put off any aspect of the assignments! There are limited facilities and everyone will need to share, so if you come to me saying” there were no cameras, etc” I will say “I’m sorry, but you should have planned your time better, and your assignments will be counted as late”