Industry Certification:

PrintED is administered by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF), and is a national MCEACHERN HIGH SCHOOL

graphic
certification process based on industry standards for high school graphics courses.
McEachern High School can issue GAERF student certificates in the following 3 areas:
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SCREEN PRINTING
The following requirements must be met in order to earn a certificate:

design
1. Mastery of 80% of the identified skills
2. Maintain an 85 or above average in Graphic Communications
3. Complete a minimum of 3 semesters
4. Pass an End-of-Pathway Exam
Student Benefits
Equivalent of 6 months on-the-job training
Increased placement opportunities
Focused curriculum
Pride in accomplishments
National credentials
Transfer of credit hours to colleges and technical schools through articulation agreements
For more information visit http://www.gaerf.org/PrintED.aspx
Class Supplies: Units of Study Teacher
Required:Recommended Unit 1 | Digital File Information:
Preparation Mrs. Alicia Baynes
/Optional: Unit 2 | Color Theory
USB flash drive (at least 8GB) Graphics & Design Dept.
Unit 3 | Production & McEachern High School
(1) 1 ring notebook Output
pencils & pens 10-15 sheet protectors 2400 New Macland Road
Unit 4 | Branding &
T-shirts (minimum of 1)
Sharpie markers
Corporate Identity
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Location: CT 108
graphic design
Unit 5 | Employability email: [email protected]
Sketch book
Colored pencils
Preparation Phone: 770-222-3710 x235 and production
hoodie/sweatshirt Fax: 770-222-3712
additional t-shirts for practice syllabus
Class Blog/Website:
McEachern Graphic Design
www.mceacherngraphics.weebly.com
McEachern High School go to www.mceachernhigh.org > choose General Info
> Staff Directory > Click the Electives tab then scroll to Alicia Baynes & link to
class
Edmodo: www.edmodo.com
Used for student assignments, feedback, collaboration, and critique
Parents are encouraged to ask their student for login information to join
Class Quiz & Review Site: Quia - www.quia.com/profiles/abaynes
Cloud Storage: Dropbox: www.dropbox.com
OneDrive: https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/business/
Used for backup of student files
Remind: Text @mrsbaynes to 81010 to receive updates and reminders
 Articulation
As an advanced student in Graphics you have an opportunity to An articulation agreement has been established between McEachern High School and the Art
continue the development of your introductory skills. By taking this course Institute of Atlanta in the area of Graphic Communications. The articulation agreements allow
again, you have accepted that you are responsible, motivated, and interested students in the Graphic Communications program to transfer credit hours to the college. The
in this field. You should have the initiative and desire to learn through student must meet the required course competencies and receive at least a grade of 85 in the
practice; and will take this chance and use it to benefit you and your future. course to transfer credit to the schools. Upon graduation, the student must enroll at one of the
Another opportunity that you have is to be creative, use your colleges within one academic year of that graduation date. All articulated courses will be exempt
imagination and use your own ideas. There are many resources in our lab, from fees.
and outside of school in your daily activities, for you to use in order to help
you create and form ideas for your projects. However, it takes motivation Projects:
and a desire to do well on your part. A project list/course outline will be provided.
I CAN TEACH YOU THE SKILL, BUT I CANT CREATE YOUR IDEAS FOR Due Dates will be posted
YOU! Late projects will be graded accordingly and at the discretion of the teacher.
Projects should not be late except in the case of excused absences.
Attendance: The ability to meet deadlines is an important trait to be successful in this industry in the future.
Your attendance at school is very important. When you are not in school you You can and probably will complete more projects than the minimum assigned.
cannot keep up with your program of student. In Graphics, it is not possible Consequences:
to take equipment and supplies home; therefore, try to be at school every day If anyone abuse privileges in this classroom i.e. naming files inappropriate names,
in order to keep up with assignments and projects. inappropriate projects/subjects or internet searches, abusing equipment, promoting
Requirements to be Successful unsafe situations, or if you choose to use this class as wasted time
STAY ON TASK / USE TIME WISELY YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THE LAB IN ANY WAY!
COMPLETE & TURN IN PROJECTS ON TIME Procedures
BE RESPONSIBLE, DEPENDABLE, & TRUSTWORTHY 1. ALWAYS practice safe work habits. If you are found to be working in an unsafe
BE A ROLE MODEL FOR EACH OTHER manner there must be a remediation of the entire safety unit for this course. Absolutely
ABIDE BY CLASS RULES NO HORSEPLAY!
ABIDE BY SAFETY RULES 2. Eating and drinking is NOT permitted in the lab.
HELP KEEP ALL LAB AREAS CLEAN 3. You are expected to be on time.
BE A VOLUNTEER WHEN NEEDED 4. ALWAYS take care of classroom materials, furniture, and school property.
BE A HELPER TO EACH OTHER AND THE TEACHER 5. ALWAYS RESPECT others and their property.
6. Do your OWN work and be productive.
Portfolio: 7. LISTEN during instructions and demonstrations so your projects will look their best!
Portfolios should include any project examples, live work, sketches, writing samples, etc. 8. STAY CREATIVE!
The portfolio must be neat, clean, and presented in a professional manner. Grading Policy
The portfolio will be graded every semester. Employability Preparation (evaluated weekly) ............................................................ 10%
A grading rubric will be provided before each portfolio evaluation. Assesses career preparation, time on task, cleaning work areas, and general work ethics
Articulation Dress for Success now counts as extra credit
An articulation agreement has been established between McEachern High School and Classwork ....................................................................................................................... 20%
the Art Institute of Atlanta in the area of Graphic Communications. The articulation Consists of assignments given during class such as daily work, small projects, vocabulary,
agreements allow students in the Graphic Communications program to transfer credit and tickets-out-the-door.
hours to the college. The student must meet the required course competencies and receive Major Projects & Exams ............................................................................................... 45%
at least a grade of 85 in the course to transfer credit to the schools. Upon Includes written/performance tests and major project grades. Each project grade is
graduation, the student must enroll at one of the colleges within one academic year of derived from a combination of project completion, craftsmanship, creativity/design, use of
that graduation date. All articulated courses will be exempt from fees. typography, and the ability to follow directions. Students willingness to correct identified
weaknesses will provide opportunities for grade improvement.
Live Work: Mid-Term Exam ............................................................................................................. 5%
Live work will include a variety of tasks such as digital file preparation, image editing, file
Final Exam ...................................................................................................................... 20%
output, bindery, cost-calculating/estimating, and clean up. Jobs will be receipted through
Assesses cumulative information for the entire year that includes a written exam, a
the schools live work account. performance exam, and a portfolio.