Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep.
​-Scott Adams

About the Class

Visual design takes the form of charts, drawings, boxes and more. In this shortened version of the first course for the Visual Design and Imaging pathway, students acquire basic knowledge of graphics in communication industries. They research the role of designers. They analyze products. They learn how deadlines and skills intersect as the course culminates in each student creating their own design for critique.

Online Assignments

Google Classroom. Throughout the semester, some assignments will be shared with your student through Google Classroom. All students have a Google account and will need to complete these assignments using an electronic device. 

About Grading

Deadlines/Late Work. All assignments will be graded on the due date, regardless of whether or not they are complete. For all designs and writings, students may improve their grade by continuing to work on their own time and resubmitting it to be regraded with no late penalties. For all other assignments, such as worksheets, students can earn up to half credit back by either fixing mistakes or submitting the late assignment. ​
​Rubrics. All artwork will be graded using rubrics that are customized to the specific assignment. These rubrics provide detailed feedback to the student, breaking down how well they demonstrate each of the project’s requirements. ​
Extra Credit. By doing extra work, students may earn extra credit. One option is for students to complete additional Free Drawings for up to four extra credit points per drawing. A second option is to research the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the artwork we look at during Mystery Mondays. ​
Missing Material. All handouts, worksheets and presentations will be made available through Google Classroom.