Crestwood High School

Course Syllabus

Course:

Photoshop

Teacher:

Tanya Riehle

Website: crestwoodartroom.weebly.com
Course
Description:

This course will explore the Photoshop program. The first part of the class will be
used to learn how to use the program and explore its possibilities. The second
half will explore the Photoshop artistically. We will learn many techniques in
turning ordinary photos into pieces of original artwork.

Course
Objectives

Learners Will:
Be introduced to Graphic Design Principals.
Use photoshop and illustrator to create art work.
Take risks and explore the world of Graphic Design.

Take risks and explore Digital Art.

MAKE MISTAKES- and figure out how to fix them!

Instructional
Methods

Students will engage in one on one learning, videos and class demonstrations. Many hands on
techniques will be used as will technology.
Art Room Website:
www.crestwoodartroom.weebly.com
Art Room Website:
www.crestwoodartroom.weebly.com

Grading
Structure:

Total points- each photo will be worth 25 points- 20 points on composition etc. 5 points on
blog posts.

Semester grades are determined by:

50% 1st Quarter
50% 2nd Quarter

Grading Scale:

Semester
Tests:

A
AB+
B
B-

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100 - 93
92.9 - 90
89.9 - 87
86.9 - 83
82.9 - 80

C+
C
CD+
D

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79.9 - 77
76.9 - 73
72.9 - 70
69.9 - 67
66.9 - 63

DF

= 62.9 - 60
= 59.9 and below

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Course Syllabus
JMC
Considerations

A zero (0) in the grade book means that assignment or assessment was not
completed. Students need to complete it in order to earn credit.

Remediation &
reassessment:

All assignments will have a video or webpage linked to it- if a student misses a class
they can use the videos to help them catch up. All assignments will be turned into
Schoology.

Special
Accommodatio
ns:

Students with certain conditions that will not allow them to fully accomplish the
course objectives and assignments should contact the instructor as soon as possible.

Classroom
Rules:

All school rules apply to this classroom. See Student Handbook for those.
RESPECT: people, ideas, property, and classroom norms.
RESPONSIBILITY: be prepared and on-time, use integrity, participate in class
activities appropriately, admit to your mistakes and use them to learn. Clean your
areas and put things away where they belong.
RESULTS will come with hard work from all of us.

TRY NEW THINGS- TAKE RISKS- MAKE MISTAKES

AND HAVE FUN!
Teacher
Availability:

I am frequently at school by 7:45am and stay until at least 4pm. I can be here earlier
and stay later upon student/parent request and appointment. Otherwise, contact me
via email at triehle@howard-winn.k12.ia.us

My Job/Your
Job

You learn photoshop and graphic design and art by trying new techniques not being
afraid to make mistakes. Your job is to problem-solve and figure things out on your
own. I will provide the means to get there- however you wont always be told exactly
what to do! You will be creating digital art so be CREATIVE!
Your success hinges on whether or not you want to work hard to get things done
and turned in. Be here- work hard and try!
Your job is to let me know if you dont understand or need more
time.raise your hand, email me, stay after class/school. My room
is ALWAYS open for you to come in during studyhall, all you have to
do is ask!