CTE: Graphic Design 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to fundamental concepts, techniques, and creation of art and design on the computer. Includes basic computer skills, photo manipulation, digital illustration, drawing, page layout, and preparation of images for print and screen environments. Students develop creative projects using industry-standard graphics software. (CSU, UC)
TECH USE
CAPSTONE COURSE
Students are expected to use technology responsibly, for its intended purpose, at the appropriate times. Phones must be away and headphones out when entering the classroom and remain that way for the entire class period. There are certain times that phones will be allowed (to take photos, for example), but remains at the teacher’s discretion.Failure to do so will result in: �1. Loss of Employable Effort Points/Warning/ First warning on Minga�2.Loss of Employable Effort Points/Student will be assigned detention Wednesday, 8:30am-9:15am. Student and Parent will be contacted through Minga�3. Loss of Employable Effort Points/contract signed with ap, student, and parent
4. Loss of Employable Effort Points/ no-go list 6 WEEKS�All information about the school-wide cell phone policy can be found here.
This is the last course in the Graphic Design Pathway at WPHS. This is the CAPSTONE course, meaning students will be responsible for creating a final project that encapsulates everything they have learned in the Pathway.
ALL GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE AND PRESENT THEIR CAPSTONE PROJECT AT THE CTE SHOWCASE ON MAY 20, 2026
$20 Materials fee-will be used to purchase materials for their capstone project. Students must pay the fee if they wish to take their project home. (includes all print materials and display for the CTE Showcase)
Dual Enrollment: Sierra College AAD70
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Graphic Design 3, DE �AAD 070
Beth Pagnini
Outside of school hours? Email me! I should get back to you within 24 hours.
Grove 204
Need to make up work? Sign-up for a time after school! ���SPRING 2025 DATES
WPHS start: 1/6
Sierra start: 1/26
WPHS progress reports: 2/6
Add/drop deadline: 2/8
Withdraw deadline: 4/17
WPHS CTE showcase: 5/20
Sierra College end: 5/23
WPHS end: 5/28
WHAT WE WILL LEARN:
Each unit is 5 weeks��
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
CSLO #1: Utilize graphics software to develop projects that incorporate fundamentals of vector art, digital imaging, and page layout.
CSLO #2 Demonstrate compositional principles, concept development, design thinking, and personal expression across a variety of creative projects for print and screen.
CSLO #3: Evaluate projects for effective visual communication.
CSLO #4: Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal considerations surrounding copyright law, licensing, and artificial intelligence within the context of designing for media industries.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are expected to do their own work. Copying or stealing the work of others, whether on a project, written assignment, quiz or test, is considered plagiarism and is a violation of the WPHS Academic Integrity Policy. Students are expected to understand and observe the rules of fair use and copyright. Any student who plagiarizes may earn a “zero” for the assignment and may be subject to further disciplinary action depending on the seriousness of the incident.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you are technically a college students protected by those laws. ��FERPA is a federal law that protects college students and prevents community colleges from allowing access to student records without the student's written consent or a judicial order. This means we cannot contact parents for matters related to this college course.
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GRADING SCALE
A 90-100% �
B 80-89.9% �
C 70-79.9%
D 60-69.9% �
F 0-59.9%
GRADING CATEGORIES
60% Projects�A professional portfolio of projects completed during
the semester evaluated for application of design
theory, demonstration of technical skill, and overall
concept and quality.
30% Classwork/Capstone
In-class assignments that will consist of mini-lessons or check-ins for bigger projects. Final Capstone Project
10% Employability �Employable Effort is important in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. Students earn 5 points per class period for being productive, using technology responsibly, being present and on time, and exhibiting professional behavior
At times, we MAY use AI/Generative art in the classroom, but you may only use this when instructed to do so. This does not violate the plagiarism policy, but it is important to use it only when instructed and it is a part of the classroom assignment.
AI/GENERATIVE ART
The Applied Art and Design program at Sierra College reserves the right to share student work samples demonstrating creative excellence within the department. Work created in this course may be used for future lectures, promotional purposes, student exhibitions, social media, and outreach efforts. If you do not wish to have your work shared in this capacity, please email the instructor.
AAD STUDENT WORK POLICY
TITlE IX
As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment for my students and for the campus as a whole. So that the college can provide students with appropriate support, services and assistance, I am encouraged to connect students who share any instances of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and/or other forms of prohibited discrimination with Title IX Sierra College Campus Advocates. The Title IX Sierra College Campus Advocates are confidential employees available to provide counseling, crisis intervention, reporting options, and connection to campus and community resources. Additionally, our local community organizations provide confidential support and resources to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence and available 24/7.
If you are present in class, you should be turning in an assignment on time! If you are not done with an assignment when it is due - TURN IT IN ANYWAYS, or work on the assignment at home (but still turn it in on time!)��Absent? Going to be absent? LET ME KNOW ASAP. Look at Canvas AT HOME to see what you have missed.�
If you have missed a day-you will have missed an assignment. The next day you return is NOT the time to makeup that assignment. You should be making up the assignment after school (sign-up for a time here), before school OR during Panther period. If you have a device at home, you can use that to catch-up on work (but is not required).��Deadlines are important in careers. All classwork and projects must be submitted by the due date. Do not ask for extensions if you are present in class, if you are in class, you have more than enough time to finish. ��
Late from within the same quarter will receive a 10% deduction each day, with the lowest possible score being 50%
Excused absence-can make up work without a late penalty
Unexcused absence-you will get a late work penalty
ATTENDANCE
TURNING IN WORK
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WEEKLY AGENDA
Projects�
Every Monday you will receive a new project to work on. Projects will always last 1 school week, and will be due the same Friday*.�
Classwork/Captone�
Throughout the week, students will turn in classwork assignments, usually planning documents to check-in on project process or to go over a skill taught in the program being used. �
Employable Effort�
Employable effort is tracked everyday. The week starts on Monday and ends on Friday. �
Grading Schedule�
Grades are updated every Wednesday. Students should use Panther Period time on Wednesday to check their grade, or to make up any missing assignments from the previous week.
*Deadlines may change due to holidays, minimum days, or assembly schedules. �
You will turn in all files on CANVAS, failure to turn in a correct file type will result in the loss of points.�
Illustrator: Classwork: .pdf � Projects: pdf. | .ai�
Photoshop: Classwork: .png � Projects: png. | .psd�
Indesign: Classwork: .pdf � Projects: pdf. | .indd
Sierra College Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook.
Resources- you are a Sierra College student now! You have access to all of the following resources
SIERRA COLLEGE RESOURCES
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MATERIALS:
�All materials are provided by WPHS: �