Welcome to Mr. Breen’s

Photoshop Class

A safe, respectful, exciting place where we can…….

-try new things

-learn from our mistakes

-assume responsibility

-explore

-discover

-laugh & have fun

-learn how to be more creative

-expand our art skills

Course Description

Photoshop

Specific areas of study will focus on the Principles of Design: RHYTHM, BALANCE, PROPORTION, VARIETY, EMPHASIS, HARMONY, & UNITY

Grading

A detailed rubric will accompany most projects.

General criteria in determining grades will include, but not be limited to:

-time, attention, and effort toward project

-neatness/craftsmanship

-overall project/design of compositions

-refinement and development of ideas

-meeting deadlines

-cooperation in group work

-meeting specific requirements of assignments

Some Expectations

-Be respectful and considerate to others

-Be a cooperative learner

-Ask for help when needed, offer help when possible

-Stay on task

-Be responsible (for your actions and materials)

-Be on time

My hope is that the above will result in an enjoyable, active, cooperative, empowering, creative, safe, and friendly atmosphere. One where you will be proud of your accomplishments and projects while feeling eager & excited to move on to another advanced art class.

Classroom Procedures/Routines

The following procedures were created in order to facilitate learning through creating an orderly, respectful atmosphere. If you have any questions please feel free to discuss them with me.

I intend to be consistent and fair. I take the respect code very seriously and would like everyone to read and abide by it.

Starting Class

The expectation is that when you enter the classroom and there is an assignmentalready introduced you will get your supplies and begin working. If there is a new lesson to be presented, please sit quietly in your seats.

Attendance/ Tardies

If you are not in the room when the bell rings you are tardy.

Over 5 minutes late = an absence

PA Anouncments

As with all cases of someone speaking, I expect we will respect the person delivering the announcement. This also includes anyone who holds the floor whether it’s the teacher, your peers, or a person on the TV or Projector. Out of repect, please remain quiet while giving the speaker our full attention.

Collecting and Returning Work

Work is submitted in two ways:

Hard copies are submitted in to the bins located at the front of the room.

Electronic assignments will be submitted on moodle.

Makeup Work/Late Work

If your absence is excused, you will have a reasonable amount of days to submit work for full credit. Class time may not be used to complete late work unless approved by the teacher.

You may always submit late work for partial credit if the work is done well and complete.

Computer Use

-Absolutly no food or drink at the computers. If you need food or drink within the classroom it must be kept on the floor.

-Computers should be started at the beginning of the hour and each student should log off/shut down at the end of each hour.

-Absolutely no use of facebook or other inappropriate websites!

-Free time for checking email will be the first five minutes of class and last 5-10min. of class.

Cell Phones

-There should be no cell phones visible, heard, or used in the art room. Cell phones will be taken on the first offense.

Supplies (Students should come to class every day with the following)

-1” three ring binder for handouts (can be stored in the classroom)

-Lined paper for notes

-a writing utensil

-Thumb Drive for backing up and storing work (very important)

-Digital photography class must have full access to a digital camera.