Class Expectations
This expectation focuses on treating classmates, the teacher, and equipment with kindness and care is a must.
What is Being Respectful?
This structured, hands-on problem-solving framework brings real-world challenges to life by guiding students through four stages of creation.
What is Design Thinking & Design Cycle Application?
This design tool lets you drag, drop, and customize templates to create everything from Instagram posts to business presentations—no advanced skills required.
What is Canva?
These are reserved strictly for completing school-related tasks in Graphic Design classes, not for playing games or personal browsing.
What are Lab Computers/ Laptop Devices?
He taught this grade in school before deciding to move to Tampa 4 years ago.
What is High School 10th Grade?
This expectation focuses on being ready to work when class begins, showing responsibility and respect for everyone’s time.
What is Arriving on Time?
This creative process involves building cohesive visual identities for products—from wearable t-shirt graphics to physical boxes for soft drinks and candy bars.
What is Brand Identity & Packaging Design?
If you’re removing red-eye, blending images, or making surreal composites, you’re probably using this photo-editing powerhouse.
What is Adobe Photoshop?
These should be powered down, silenced and stored away to avoid distractions during class and no write up from the teacher.
What are Cell Phones?
Born in this US floral state BEFORE moving to NYC with his mother at the age of 2.
What is Hawaii?
This expectation means you handle equipment properly, follow all usage guidelines, and not using devices for purposes outside the class.
What is Using Technology Responsibly?
You use this design skill to structure visual publications by organizing text hierarchy and alignment lines to create professional magazine covers.
What is Typography & Layout Grid Design?
Designers use this program to create vector graphics, meaning their logos and icons can scale from a business card to a billboard without losing quality.
What is Adobe Illustrator?
You’ll need these away before entering the class and they're only permitted by the teacher before using this accessory in class.
What are AirPods/Earbuds?
He created one of these for the very first time, which was inspired by his 11 yr. old son.
What is a Pair of Sneakers?
In discussions or demonstrations, this expectation means giving your full attention, making eye contact, and avoiding side conversations.
What is Being an Active Listener?
Developing technical mastery in professional tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro builds this core capability.
What is Industry Software Proficiency?
This cross-platform game engine is used to create 2D, 3D, and virtual reality experiences, powering everything from indie games to big-budget productions.
What is Unity 3D?
Students are expected to check ‘Recent Updates’ each day and reply promptly to any messages from their teachers here.
What is Schoology?
The college degree obtained when majoring in Web & Multimedia design
What is a Master of Arts Degree?
This expectation focuses on everyone sharing the responsibility of leaving the space tidy and ready for the next user.
What is Clean up your workspace?
This art form uses math-based, infinitely scalable artwork—often inspired by styles like street art—to customize physical products like sneakers.
What are Vector Graphics & Custom Illustration?
This industry-standard, timeline-based video editing software is used by creators and filmmakers to cut footage, add transitions, adjust audio, and produce dynamic vlogs or video presentations.
What is Adobe Premiere Pro?
You're expected to comply with this set of school guidelines that ensures technology is used safely, respectfully, and appropriately.
What is the CDS Technology Responsible Use Policy?
This NFL team, with a tied-record six Super Bowl championships, fans are proudly called "Yinzers" is Mr. A's favorite team.
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers?