Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
...with Ms. Dulaney
(One-Half to One Credit) Grades 9-12
Course Description: Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster requires, in addition to creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.
The student develops knowledge and skills that apply English language arts to Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster projects. The student applies professional communications strategies, understands and examines problem-solving methods (employing critical-thinking and interpersonal skills independently and in teams to solve problems). The student applies information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster projects (using personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database applications). The student applies safety regulations, develops leadership characteristics, applies ethical decision making, and develops employability characteristics. The student is expected to use planning and time-management skills to complete work tasks and develops a basic understanding of the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster and associated cluster systems.
Semester 1:
Digital Citizenship & Tech Basics Review
Unit 1 Technology (Photo, Video, and Virtual Cameras, Computer Hardware and File Management, DTP, PPT, and Spreadsheet Software, Virtual, Still, and Video Lighting) 2 Weeks
Unit 2 Ethics and Copyright (PAAVTC and the Law) 1 Day
Unit 3 Professional Communications (Resume and Interview) 4 Days
Unit 4 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 Days
Unit 5 Project Management 2 Days
Unit 6 Design Principles (Principles of Design, Elements of Art, Ideation and Design Process, Design Defense) 1 Week
Unit 7 Careers in Focus (AV Production, Fashion Design, Printing & Imaging Technology) 11 Weeks
Semester 2:
Unit 7 Careers in Focus Continued (Printing & Imaging Technology Continued, Animation, Graphic Design & Illustration, Commercial Photography) 13 Weeks
Unit 8 Career Planning (4C to Where I Want to Be and Portfolio Development) 3 Weeks
Presentation at Richards Art Show and Science Fair (STEAM Convention)
Materials and Supplies: Students should have a headset or earplugs when doing audio visual work and it is helpful to have a thumbdrive with at least 16 gigs of RAM to store and transfer a/v clips. It is helpful, but not required that students have access to software on devices at home to work on projects.
Assignments and Grading: Students are expected to turn in assigned work weekly and work independently in class using Edmodo for communication and submission of most projects. Every Unit begins with a slideshow and lesson. The lesson generally has vocabulary and specific instructions for the assignment to be completed. Large projects count as test grades and class participation (not being off task) and meeting deadlines for lesser projects count as classwork/homework. Per district policy, a test grade is 60% of the total grade and the classroom/homework grade is 40% of the total grade. Participation is a weekly grade and students lose 5 points for minor off task behavior and 10 points per class period for major off task behavior. Tickets (with cash given weekly by the teacher), end of six week group rewards, positive calls home, and individual recognition, are all possible outcomes for good behaviors and academic achievement. Positive reinforcement and negative consequences are both employed to guide the student toward good classroom choices. PAAVTC students are required to enter the end of the year Art Show (real or remote to be determined) with a portfolio of projects, so it is a good idea to start early in the school year with the recording of projects digitally. Extra credit is only available when all missing work is turned in. No assignments may be corrected for a higher grade, but only one single assignment may be corrected for a higher grade as an extra credit during the last week of each grading period. So, the policy on late work is that it can be corrected up to 100% if turned in on time with a respectable effort, up to 70% if turned in one day late, and 50% as a maximum grade if turned in later (two days or more after the due date). All projects must be original student work and plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in a zero for a grade.
Contact information: jdulaney@richardsisd.net
WELCOME TO PAAVTC!
THIS IS THE COURSE TO DISCOVER YOUR TECHNOLOGY PASSION!
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