Digital & Interactive Media Syllabus
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
Instructor: Mr. Mateo Rocha, Jr. E-mail: [email protected]
Room B-226 Conference Period: 8th
Class Description
Through the study of digital and interactive media and its application in information technology, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem: The student will:
· Study the basics of digital photography
· Study rules for various genres of photography, (i.e. rules of composition, exposure, etc.)
· utilize Adobe Photoshop to enhance and/or manipulate their photographs
· Identify Employment opportunities
· Exchange and gather information and resources using emerging technologies
· Analyze and apply design and layout principles.
· Design and create digital graphics
· Demonstrate appropriate project management in the creation of digital media project
· Deploy digital media into print, web-based, and video products.
Books: There are no textbooks for this course. Students will research various elements of photography on the Internet and will receive supplemental handouts over material to be covered.
Materials: Students will need personal Flash Drive in which to backup his/her work. Since we will be saving images, it is recommended that you purchase a flash drive with the min of 2 GB.
Evaluation: Grading will always be subjective. A large part of each student’s grade will be made up of projects/assignments completed and participation in the class. Mastery of skills taught in a specific assignment. Quality (principles such as focus and lighting). Creativity. Improvement as the year progresses
Grading: 30% Projects
20% Assignments
20% Participation (In class, Housekeeping of workstation and instructions
20% Writing Exercises
10% 9-weeks test
Absences: If the student is absent on the day an assignment is due and the absence is classified UNEXCUSED by the Attendance Office, the student will receive a zero on that assignment.
Late Work: Assignments that are not turned-in on time will be penalized. One of the life skills necessary is the ability to meet deadlines and to complete work within given parameters. A late assignment will not receive full credit. A grace period of one (1) class period is given to turn in assignment with a reduction of points If the absence is labeled EXCUSED by the Attendance Office, the grace period will be without penalty but is still one (1) class period.
This system applies only to the photography assignments/projects, daily assignments are expected to be completed and uploaded on day of assignment.
If there should exist specific circumstances you believe I should take into consideration, please make an appointment with me to discuss them.
NOTE: You will be working with school equipment, please exercise caution and understand that you are responsible if you should break or lose any of the equipment and/or its components.
This is a hands-on course and you are expected to participate in all aspects of the course. You may be called upon to participate in different roles other than the taking of photographs. This includes but is not limited to acting as a subject for other students.
At various times throughout the semester, we will digress from the photography lessons to study and discuss different topics that are relevant and informative to the continuing education of the students. This may include but is not limited to College Preparedness, College Admission Research, Career Opportunities in related and non-related fields, etc. I may assign specific tasks for the students to accomplish and these will be treated as a regular assignment and the students are responsible to complete and a grade will be issued.
The course will require the student to read and analyze, comprehend and respond to what they have read. The subject matter of these readings are not limited to photography but may include other topics I consider relevant.
Room B-226 Conference Period: 8th
Class Description
Through the study of digital and interactive media and its application in information technology, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem: The student will:
· Study the basics of digital photography
· Study rules for various genres of photography, (i.e. rules of composition, exposure, etc.)
· utilize Adobe Photoshop to enhance and/or manipulate their photographs
· Identify Employment opportunities
· Exchange and gather information and resources using emerging technologies
· Analyze and apply design and layout principles.
· Design and create digital graphics
· Demonstrate appropriate project management in the creation of digital media project
· Deploy digital media into print, web-based, and video products.
Books: There are no textbooks for this course. Students will research various elements of photography on the Internet and will receive supplemental handouts over material to be covered.
Materials: Students will need personal Flash Drive in which to backup his/her work. Since we will be saving images, it is recommended that you purchase a flash drive with the min of 2 GB.
Evaluation: Grading will always be subjective. A large part of each student’s grade will be made up of projects/assignments completed and participation in the class. Mastery of skills taught in a specific assignment. Quality (principles such as focus and lighting). Creativity. Improvement as the year progresses
Grading: 30% Projects
20% Assignments
20% Participation (In class, Housekeeping of workstation and instructions
20% Writing Exercises
10% 9-weeks test
Absences: If the student is absent on the day an assignment is due and the absence is classified UNEXCUSED by the Attendance Office, the student will receive a zero on that assignment.
Late Work: Assignments that are not turned-in on time will be penalized. One of the life skills necessary is the ability to meet deadlines and to complete work within given parameters. A late assignment will not receive full credit. A grace period of one (1) class period is given to turn in assignment with a reduction of points If the absence is labeled EXCUSED by the Attendance Office, the grace period will be without penalty but is still one (1) class period.
This system applies only to the photography assignments/projects, daily assignments are expected to be completed and uploaded on day of assignment.
If there should exist specific circumstances you believe I should take into consideration, please make an appointment with me to discuss them.
NOTE: You will be working with school equipment, please exercise caution and understand that you are responsible if you should break or lose any of the equipment and/or its components.
This is a hands-on course and you are expected to participate in all aspects of the course. You may be called upon to participate in different roles other than the taking of photographs. This includes but is not limited to acting as a subject for other students.
At various times throughout the semester, we will digress from the photography lessons to study and discuss different topics that are relevant and informative to the continuing education of the students. This may include but is not limited to College Preparedness, College Admission Research, Career Opportunities in related and non-related fields, etc. I may assign specific tasks for the students to accomplish and these will be treated as a regular assignment and the students are responsible to complete and a grade will be issued.
The course will require the student to read and analyze, comprehend and respond to what they have read. The subject matter of these readings are not limited to photography but may include other topics I consider relevant.