Principles of Arts & Audio/Visual Technology Communications - Syllabus 2021-2022 Contact Information: Teacher: Mr. Lopez Email: llopez12@neisd.net Classroom: Room 1016 Tutoring: T/W pm Overview: The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Students will work with a variety of technology applications and demonstrate proficiency through a wide variety of projects. Requirements: Students are required to adhere to the district policy for computer usage. This class will primarily use Google classroom to view handouts, and save submitted work. Students will login with their Google email account. Test will be administered through Google forms, online Quizzes, notes taken through Google documents. Students will also be using the internet to actively research topics discussed throughout the year. Notice: The Arts and AV Technology class is a high school credit course. This course will be taught at a high school level (with the appropriate guidance) to ensure students are prepared to compete in the technologically savvy world they live in. Tutoring will be made available for those needing extra computer time. Please ask for a pass the day before coming in for tutoring. Classroom Rules: ➔ Respect the teacher, computer equipment, peers, and yourself. ➔ Clean up after yourselves ➔ Computers are for educational purposes only ➔ Be on time, on task, and prepared to learn everyday Materials: Blue or Black Pen Pencil Programs Used: Google Apps (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms…) Adobe (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Animate, Elements) Minecraft Edu *Among Others Evaluation: Daily Work: 15% Projects/Assessments: 45% Classwork/Participation: 40% Late Work: A student has up to two weeks to turn in an assignment OR until the next quiz or test is given (whichever occurs first). NEISD policy. If a student has an excused absence you will receive two days to complete the assignment for full credit. Any work submitted late will be penalized and 20 points will be deducted from their final grade. Students are responsible to turn in all assigned work if absent. If a student is absent all assignments will be in the assigned folder in Google classroom, accessible through students Google account. Corrections are allowed if a grade is less than 70%.
Principles of Applied Engineering -Syllabus 2021-2022 Teacher: Mr. Lopez Email: llopez12@neisd.net Classroom: Room 1016 Tutoring: T/W Pm Overview: Principles of Applied Engineering is the first course in the STEM pathway. This course will introduce students to basic concepts of engineering and will allow them to explore a variety of engineering disciplines. This course will provide students with the necessary foundation for success in future STEM courses and careers. Students will learn: how to work with a variety of measuring tools and equipment. Students will compile and document data and processes, how to work with and collaborate with team members and how to investigate with purpose. Students will utilize the engineering design cycle, from beginning to end with a variety of hands-on projects. Requirements: Students are required to adhere to the district policy for computer usage. This class will primarily use Google classroom to view handouts, and save submitted work. Students will login with their Google email account. Tests will be administered through Google forms, online Quizzes, and notes taken through Google documents. Students will also be using the internet to actively research topics discussed throughout the year. Notice: The P. of Applied Engineering is a high school credit course. This course will be taught at a high school level (with the appropriate guidance) to ensure students are prepared to move forward in a STEM related career. Tutoring will be made available for those needing extra computer time or build time. Students must ask for a pass the day before coming in for tutoring and notify the teacher. * Students will be working with mechanical tools such as miter saw, band saw, belt sanders, and drill press. Students are to adhere to all shop rules and must pass the safety test with a 100% completion before using any such equipment. Teacher will demonstrate and supervise at all times. No horseplay is allowed and will not be tolerated! Classroom Computer Lab Rules: ➔ Respect the teacher, computer equipment, peers, and yourself. ➔ Clean up after yourselves ➔ Computers are for educational purposes only ➔ Be on time, on task, and prepared to learn everyday Engineering Shop Rules: ➔ Eye protection is required when handling tools ➔ Absolutely no horseplay in the shop ➔ No food or drinks ➔ Always secure: Long hair, jewelry, and loose clothes ➔ Report and and all tool malfunctions ➔ Be aware of your surroundings at all times ➔ If you are unsure about how a tool operates, ASK! Materials: Blue or Black Pen, Pencil, Composition Book (Engineering Notebook) Programs Used: Google Apps (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms…) Whitebox Learning Google Sketchup Autodesk AutoCAD Minecraft Edu *Among Others Evaluation: Engineering Notebook: 15% Projects/Assessments: 45% Classwork/Participation: 40% Late Work: A student has up to two weeks to turn in an assignment OR until the next quiz or test is given (whichever occurs first). NEISD policy. If a student has an excused absence you will receive two days to complete the assignment for full credit. Any work submitted late will be penalized and 20 points will be deducted from their final grade. Students are responsible to turn in all assigned work if absent. If a student is absent all assignments will be in the assigned folder in Google classroom, accessible through students Google account. Corrections are allowed if a grade is less than 70%.