ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CORE PATHWAY CLASS SYLLABUS MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL

TEACHER INFORMATION:
Miss Carina Noveloso
Classroom G-104
Telephone: (808) 307 - 4371
Email: Carina_noveloso@notes.k12.hi.us

SCHOOL VISION
Mililani High Schools vision is to develop a community of compassionate lifelong learners who experience
positive personal growth and will contribute to society.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES

1. Self-Directed Learner
2. Community Contributor
3. Complex Thinker
4. Quality Producer
5. Effective Communicator
6. Effective and Ethical User of Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course serves as an introduction to graphic design and video production. This course will cover the arts and
communication core standards. Students will design media to communicate, utilize computer graphics and video
applications, and conduct lab projects.

COURSE CONTENT PLAN

FIRST QUARTER
CONCEPTS & SKILLS:
- Elements of Design
- Principles of Design
- Safety
- Research
- Design Process
- Role of Media
- Communciations
- Messaging
SECOND QUARTER
CONCEPTS & SKILLS:
- Culture and trends
- Communications
- Messaging
- Photography
- Video Production
- Adobe Photoshop
- iPhoto
- iMovie
THIRD QUARTER FOURTH QUARTER
CONCEPTS & SKILLS: CONCEPTS & SKILLS:
- Adobe Illustrator - Typography
- Vector Designs - Print Layouts
- Heat Transfer Graphics - Print Designs
- Vinyl Graphics - Management
- Communications - Customer Service
- Messaging - Legal and Ethical Issues
- Communications
- Messaging

PROJECTS: PROJECTS: PROJECTS: PROJECTS:

- Etch Design - Photo editing - Heat Transfer Shirt Designs Layout projects to be deter-
- Creating a video - Vinyl Sticker Designs mined. Can include poster
designs, menus, etc.
In addition to the units oulined above, departmental or DOE-mandated units will be incorporated into the curriculum which may
alter the outline given above.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS

Miss Carina Noveloso
Classroom G-104
Telephone: (808) 307 - 4371
Email: Carina_noveloso@notes.k12.hi.us

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS

The standards for this course include (but are not limited to):

ACO 1.0 - Inter-relationship

ACO 2.0 - Adaptation
ACO 3.0 - Elements & Principles of Design
ACO 4.0 - Communication
ACO 5.0 - Areas of Production
ACO 6.1 - Legal and Ethical Issues
ACO 7.0 - Safety & Health

EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

- Regular class attendance
- Participation in all class activities
- Adherence to classroom and school rules
- Required school supplies
- Pass this course with a B or better

ABSENCES AND TARDIES

All students are requaired to attend class daily and be present on time. To be excused, please refer to school
policies in your planner. An excused absence is required for any makeup work missed. It is the responsibility of
the student to see me within three days from the day he/she returns to class for any work missed. The teacher and
student will agree upon a reasonable amount of time to complete the missed work.

HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK POLICY
No late work will be allowed unless due to an excused absence, which upon return to school requires an excuse
note from the office.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Students are encouraged to ask for assistance if needed. The instructor is usually available for assistance. After
school assistance is usually available by previous arrangement.
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GRADING SCHEME
The grades for this course will be obtained by totaling the points earned from the following sections:
1. Homework
2. Class assignments
3. Projects
4. Quizzes, tests and assessments
5. Participation

Grades will be assigned according to the following grading scale:

A = 90 to 100%
B = 80 to 89%
C = 70 to 79%
D = 60 to 69%
F = 0 to 59%

PARTICIPATION POINTS
Students will be given 50 points per quarter to accomodate the grading of GLOs. There will be a deduction of
points for every time the student displays inappropriate behavior.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
1. Paper towel [One roll]
2. Masking tape [2 inch]
3. Fine tip sharpie
4. Roller ball pen - black ink, fine point
5. Regular pencils [NOT MECHANICAL]
6. USB thumb drive [1GB or more]
7. 12 pack color pencils
8. Ziplock bag to store supplies #3 to #7
9. Spiral notebook

Please label ALL supplies with student first name, last name, and ACCP period #

Note: Paper towel and masking tape will be turned in to the teacher. The rest of the supplies will remain stored
in classroom.
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN

In order to ensure that each and every student in our class has a safe and effective environment conducive for
learning, students will follow the Classroom Rules.

CLASSROOM RULES
ALL school rules apply to this class at all times. In addition, here are a few rules for this class:

1. Be RESPECTFUL to one another - respect each others property, thoughts, ideas, opinions, feelings and
differences.

2. Be RESPONSIBLE for yourself and your work - be responsible for your work, your actions and your attitude.

3. Safety first - keep a clean and safe work space. Report any dangerous conditions to the teacher immedi-
ately. Push in chairs, wipe up spills, remove sunglasses and hats, regularly clean and maintain space by
throwing away trash, and NO playing around. Equipment and machines are to be used ONLY with teacher
permisiion. Do not wander around class - students should remain seated throughout the class period.

4. No cell phones or electronics. Keep all electronics off, silent and out of sight. Do not leave valuables unat-
tended.

5. No food or beverages, including gum.

6. Be on time - students should be seated in assigned seats by the time the bell rings.

7. Students should not be behind the teachers desk, near classroom equipment or around the sink area with-
out permission from the teacher. Students should also not open cabinets or drawers without permission from
the teacher.

CONSEQUENCES
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Detention
Third offense: Student will be referred to the office and parents will be notified

After reading, please sign each page to acknowledge that you have read the class syllabus thoroughly. Return this
portion of the syllabus and the parent permission and safety pledge to Ms. Noveloso by ____________________

Student Name Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature

Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number Parent/Guardian Email Address

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PARENT PERMISSION & ACKNOLEDGEMENT
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION PERMIT
Grade:________

CTE. Subject Area:________________________________________

I give my permission to have ________________________ use the power machines,

(Student)
hand tools, and chemicals in the Industrial Education Department which are used for the subject area.

Signed:____________________________________________ Date:____________________
(Parent or Guardian)

Machines and other lab equipment are safeguarded as much as possible. General safety and safe lab
practices will be emphasized repeatedly. However, bodily injury can occur through carelessness, misuse of
equipment, or disobedience.

_____________________________
Carina Noveloso
CTE Instructor

Mililani High School

SAFETY PLEDGE
I promise to follow all safety rules and regulations in the laboratory.

I promise not to use power machines, hand tools or chemicals until I have been given an initial orientation by
the teacher, observed the teachers demonstration, passed the safety exam and successfully completed my
initial student performance under the supervision of my teacher.

I promise not to jeopardize the safety of my classmates be carelessness, indifference to safety or participation
in horseplay.

I promise to report all accidents, even though they may be minor to the teacher immediately.

Signed:____________________________________________ Date:______________________
(Student)