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Graphic Design and Illustration B

Course Description:

This course will cover the advanced manipulation of images. It will guide you on how to create graphic products such as logos, posters, and magazine covers. This course also covers multimedia and digital photography. In addition, the course covers art criticism in graphic artwork, digital publishing, and the creation of graphic design portfolio.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): Graphic Design and Illustration B
Course Title (NCES SCED) : Visual Communications Design
Course Provider : Parchment School District
Content Provided By : My Virtual Academy
Online Instructor Provided By : My Virtual Academy
Standards Addressed : Michigan Merit Curriculum
Academic Terms : Semester, Trimester, Open Entry / Open Exit, Accelerated
NCES SCED Code : 05162
Subject Area : Visual and Performing Arts
Course Identifier : Visual Communications Design
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 2 of 2

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://www.myvirtualacademy.com/section21f
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 8002972119

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost: $0.0

Additional Cost Description:

None

At the end of this course students will be able to: Explore advanced image-editing software tools. Enhance and retouch a photographic image. Create special effects using image-editing software. Convert a traditional artwork to a digital format. Create a poster. Create an effective logo. Create a magazine cover. Familiarize yourself with the design characteristics of digital media. Describe the use of multimedia and the role of graphics in multimedia. Create an interactive multimedia presentation using appropriate media and graphics. Familiarize yourself with digital photography and produce photographs using design principles and rules of composition. Understand art criticism and assess the characteristics of a graphic artwork. Create a publication from digital layouts. Create a graphic design portfolio.

NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Fourth Edition (2025)

Rating Comments
A1: A course overview and syllabus are included in the course. Fully Met Syllabus provided to students upon enrollment with standard alignment.
A2: Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated. Fully Met
A3: The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided. Fully Met Email is sent to students, parents, and mentor which includes email and a telephone number to reach the online instructor and course provider.
A4: Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. Fully Met Syllabus and course goals are provided to students upon enrollment in course
A5: Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided. Fully Met
A6: Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. Fully Met Students are able to see a progress report in Edmentum 24/7.
A7: The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to obtain it. Fully Met
A8: Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the course. Fully Met Students are provided with an orientation for every course.

Rating Comments
B1: The course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course. Fully Met Syllabus and course goals are provided to students upon enrollment in course
B2: Where applicable, the course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards. Fully Met All courses are aligned to state standards.
B3: Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. Fully Met
B4: Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned with the content delivered. Fully Met Resources are available for students in the software program and teachers can upload notes in individual assignments.
B5: The course content and supporting materials reflect different perspectives and provide non-stereotypical forms of representation. Fully Met
B6: The course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, Open Education Resources “[OER])” that support course content standards are accurate and current. Fully Met Edmentum reviews and updates course curriculum annually to remain current and accurate to state standards.
B7: The course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements. Fully Met
B8: Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. Fully Met
B9: Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation. Fully Met
Rating Comments
C1: The course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. Fully Met Courses are self-paced which allows students to spend more time on difficult material. This allows the student to take the lead in their education.
C2: The course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. Fully Met The course syllabus outlines the courses goals and stated learning objectives to ensure all state standards are being met.
C3: The course is organized by units and lessons arranged in a logical sequence. Fully Met
C4: The course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners. Fully Met The course includes a translator, dictionary and read to me function to engage learners at their reading level.
C5: The course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. Fully Met The course contains an Intro Video for students to view before beginning the unit assignments.
C6: The course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. Fully Met Multiple learning resources and materials such as individual assignments, videos, quizzes and discussions are included to increase individual student success.
C7: The course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. Fully Met The course contains discussion posts where learners can read/comment on other learners' posts.
C8: The course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress. Fully Met
C9: Course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner. Fully Met
Rating Comments
D1: Learner assessments align with stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. Fully Met
D2: Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward understanding of content. Fully Met Short Mastery Tests are given after each Tutorial. Unit tests provide an assessment of the entire unit and there are discussions and check ins along the way prior to the final exam.
D3: Assessment practices provide frequent and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning. Fully Met
D4: Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. Fully Met
D5: Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners. Fully Met All course projects and discussions have a clearly stated rubric to allow students to understand expectations prior to completing the assignment.
Rating Comments
E1: Course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view. Fully Met
E2: The course design facilitates readability. Fully Met The course syllabus and course outline page provide the student an outline of the entire course at all times. This allows the student to track their individual progress 24/7.
E3: The course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the variable needs of learners, following Universal Design for Learning principles. Fully Met
E4: Multimedia in the course is easy to use. Fully Met
E5: Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course. Fully Met
Rating Comments
F1: All technologies and tools included for use as part of the course ensure that learner privacy is protected in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and applicable law. Fully Met
F2: The course tools further the learning objectives and course competencies. Fully Met
F3: The course technology allows for customization and personalization. Fully Met Teachers are able to add in projects, outside links, and alternate assignments to the course material to individualize the course.
F4: The course operates within a platform to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades. Fully Met
F5: Courses utilize emerging technologies that can enhance the learning experience, prioritizing learners and outcomes. Fully Met
Rating Comments
G1: The course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. Fully Met
G2: The course is regularly reviewed to ensure that the course is current and relevant. Fully Met MVA reviews all courses annually to ensure each is relevant and meets all state standards.
G3: The course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. Fully Met Edmentum reviews each course annually to ensure effectiveness based on their ongoing reviews.

Review Conducted By: My Virtual Academy
Date of Review: 07/31/2025

Unit 1: Advanced Manipulation of Images Unit 2: Creating Graphic Products Unit 3: Multimedia and Photography Unit 4: Art Criticism, Publishing, and Career Portfolio

Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
In order to be successful in our program, it is important for the student to remain in constant communication with the online instructor. The online instructor will be communicating with the student 1-2 times per week. Communication between the student and online instructor will be phone, email, texting, and/or discussion boards. Online instructors provide families with their weekly office hours and My Virtual Academy is open Monday – Thursday from 8 AM – 8 PM, Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM and Saturday from 8AM – 2 PM with staff available to answer questions/concerns. Messages received after hours will be returned the next school day. Parents/Guardians/Students will have access to the curriculum and gradebook 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
School Year Enrollment Count Pass Count Completion Rate Notes
18-19 0 0 0.0%
17-18 0 0 0.0%
16-17 0 0 0.0%

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