Graphic Design

GRAPHIC DESIGN (DS200)

Milwaukee Lutheran High School  - Rm 300 – Mr. Jurss

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explore current graphic design software in this comuter-based class.  Use electronic media to discover design concepts.  Advertising, packaging, poster, and other design activities are included with assignments from our school community.  This is a ‘Mid-level’ course in the design Department and it fulfills the pre-requisite to Design Studio (DS300).

 

GRADING: Students earn points by completing quizzes, projects and activities. Progress reports will be sent home each 6 week marking period.  There is a final exam in this course.  We will follow the school grading scale all semester. 

 

HOMEWORK:  Though much of what we do will be done in the computer lab, there will be homework in this class.  Instructions for homework, projects, & activities will be given in class.  As the semester progresses, assignments can be found on the school webpage.

 

MATERIALS:  Students need a pen or pencil everyday for this course.  They will be given a folder for materials in this class.  They will also be given an area (hanging file folder) to store materials in the computer lab.

                       

TOPICS / UNITS: We will cover (not necessarily in this order) the following:

Adobe Illustrator CS2 basic functions

Adobe Illustrator CS2 advanced functions

Adobe Photoshop CS2 basic functions              Output & Portfolio development

Career & education opportunities                     Advertising concepts

Design concepts                                            Packaging concepts

Visual Communication

 

MASTERY LEARNING:  It is important that students understand (master) the concepts of this course.  Some material is presented in a sequential manner and is important for upcoming concepts.  Opportunities for appropriate project, quiz, & activity ‘re-do’s will be available as needed. 

 

ABSENCE:  Most of what is done in this course is done in the computer lab, during class time.  Students who miss class time will be at a disadvantage.  Many assignments have ‘hard deadlines’ because of various logistics and requirements.  Students are encouraged to communicate with Mr. Jurss regarding upcoming or previous absences.

 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:  Students are expected to turn in their own work.

 

FREE PERIODS: Mr. Jurss has free periods 4 and 6.  Please make arrangements to see him before school hours or during those free times if more help or clarification is needed.

 

CONTACT:  Mr. Jurss can be reached at 414.461.6000 ext 247.  Or jjurss@milwaukeelutheranhs.org