Grade 8 Practical Arts

We are currently working on in-class projects. The following is a copy of the course outline. For questions about specific projects, please email me.

Grade 8 Practical Arts

 Mrs. Francis 

This course has a primary focus on graphic arts.  Graphic art takes many forms.  Students will be creating graphic art in the following forms using the corresponding programs:

 

1.  Stop Animation/Claymation – digital camera, audacity

 

2.  Perspective Photos – digital cameras

 

3.  Cut, Paste, Layering Pictures – Adobe Photoshop

 

4.  Radio Commercials – Audacity

   

Mark Breakdown:

 

50% - major projects

20% - minor assignments

30% - course notebook

  EXPECTATIONS: 
  • Be respectful of your classmates, your teacher, and the equipment in the lab
  • Be responsible about keeping your work organized and safe
  • Do not bring food or drinks to the lab
  • Be responsible about your “multi-tasking” (I will explain this)
  • Ask questions!
  Contact me by email: lafrancis@pembinatrails.ca