SYLLABUS
MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING
OST 225 #37040
PREREQUISITE:
Computer Literacy Course and OST 110
FELECIA JOHNSON
OFFICE: ROOM 267
TELEPHONE: 824-8615
EMAIL:
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, 11:00-12:00
Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30
or
By Appointment
Fall 2010
Catalogue Description: Hands-on experience is provided using desktop publishing software to design and produce high resolution publications such as flyers, brochures, business forms, and newsletters. Students are also introduced to basic design techniques, type and graphics layout, and related terminology.
Course Competencies: Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1. Use page composition software for creating and printing various publications.
2. Use basic publishing terminology.
3. Import word processing and graphics files from other software application programs in producing camera-ready publications.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of design techniques by designing, planning layout, and creating text and graphics for publications.
The following general education competencies will be taught across the curriculum and in this course. Following the description of the competencies is at least one manner in which it will be implemented in this class.
I. Communicate Effectively
1. Read and listen with comprehension.
2. Speak and write clearly using standard English.
3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means.
4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills.
The above is addressed by completing the assigned exercises that require reading and listening to directions, creating documents using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling, working as a team member for some assignments, and learning to use the Microsoft Publisher program at an intermediate to advanced level.
"All faculty are expected to call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage and require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards." (CCS Rules, Section V, 2.32)
II. Think Critically
1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.
2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.
Theabove is accomplished through the critique of publications from a variety of sources and through the creation of original documents that serve a real-life purpose.
III. Learn Independently
1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information.
2. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations.
3. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products.
The above is accomplished through the assignment and completion of three original publications and one revision of a document.
Course Activities: This course will be taught with these activities:
1. Class exercises from the textbook
2. Class discussions/lectures and written exams
3. Individual projects and applications
4. Class handouts
5. Publications Notebook - collect a variety of types of publications (flyers, reports, brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, advertisements, publication cover pages, letterhead, and other business communication forms). Critique them according to the attached form, "Critique of Publications Collection for Notebook." This notebook should be as complete as possible with a wide variety of publications. Each one should be evaluated separately. It will be evaluated on neatness, completeness, thoroughness, and accuracy of critiques. Minimum of 10 different types of publications.
6. Design Planning Sheet - each Individual project must have a "Publication Planning Sheet" to accompany the final publication. If there is not a planning sheet with a project, three errors will be deducted from the project grade.
7. Individual Projects - by the end of the semester, each of you will be required to complete the following assignments:
a. A pamphlet or brochure (with folds).
b. Design your own business letterhead.
c. Design or redesign a form.
d. A project of your own choosing (this could be related to work, home, school, or any
volunteer organization).
8. The average of the four projects will count 20% of your final grade. They will be evaluated on layout and design appropriate to the situation. Your "works of art" should contain graphics when appropriate and must be printed on the laser printer.
9. Cheating or Plagiarism on any assignment or exam will result in a score of zero.
10. Material of Instruction: The required text is Microsoft® Office Publisher 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques Shelly, Cashman, Starks (ISBN:1-4188-4349-0 )
Evaluation Procedure:
0-1 errors=A
2-3 errors=B
4-6 errors=C
7-8 errors=D
9+ errors=E
0 errors=100%
1 error = 95%
2 errors= 89%
3 errors= 84%
4 errors= 79%
5 errors= 76%
6 errors= 73%
7 errors= 69%
8 errors= 64%
9 errors= 59%
10 errors= 56%
11 errors=53%
12 errors=50%
13 errors=48%
14 errors=46%
15 errors=44%
16 errors=42%
17 errors=40%
18 errors=38%
19 errors=36%
20 errors=43%
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Percentages:
Cases and Places Assignments 20%
Publication Notebook 10%
Individual Projects 20%
In the Lab Assignments 20%
Apply Your Knowledge Assignments 10%
Exams 20%
Instructions:
1. Cases and Places, In the Lab, and Apply Your Knowledge assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of each class as assigned.
2. Come to class prepared! Be ready to answer questions over material assigned.
3. The student is to print one hard copy of all applications and projects. These printouts will be turned in to the instructor.
4. Papers to be turned in should be in order.
5. The student should use the following format when turning in papers to the instructor: NAME, DATE, and ASSIGNMENT go in the upper right corner.
6. Type your name on each page before printing an assignment.
7. Follow class schedule. Whatever is assigned will be due at the beginning of the next class session.
Class Management:
1. Attendance Policy: Attendance is required for all class sessions. All requests for excused absences shall be made to the instructor prior to the class. All class work and tests missed due to excused absences must be made up when returning to class.
2. Incomplete Grade Policy: The grade of "I" will not be given. A student may request the grade only in cases of a serious prolonged illness.
3. Late work will be accepted for one week past the due date only with a 10 point penalty. This only applies to excused absences.
4. Special:
See attachment
5. Students with documented disabilities that require individualized accommodations should schedule a conference with the Disability Resource Coordinator (Valerie Wolfe), Room 139A JHG) at your earliest convenience at 824-1708.
6. The student code of conduct is available on the web at http://www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm
Student Safety Information
Madisonville Community College is concerned with the safety of the students attending classes at any of the four campuses. The following points are for your benefit as a student.
· In case any life threatening event, call 911. The local emergency responders are better equipped to take care of these situations.
· To sign up for the Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP) go to the MCC webpage and click on the SNAP section. After completing this, you will receive notifications on school closings, inclement weather, and other safety notifications.
· To report a safety concern call the MCC Tip Line at 824-1900 to report safety concerns or suspicious behavior. This line is monitored once a day Monday through Friday.
· There is a Maintenance #836-5330 for students on the North campus for use after the switchboard closes at 4:30. This is a cell phone that is answered by one of the Maintenance & Operations personnel.
· The MCC emergency number is answered by selected personnel during the day and by a cell phone when these are not available. 824-1911
CLASS SCHEDULE
OST 225
9:30-10:45 M, W
Monday, August 16 / Orientation
Wednesday, August 18 / Project 1
Monday, August 23 / Apply Your Knowledge – Project 1, Learn It Online Flash Cards
Wednesday, August 25 / In the Lab – Project 1, 2, 3
Monday, August 30 / Cases and Places - Projects 1-5 Choose one
Wednesday, September 1 / Project 2
Monday, September 6 / Labor Day Holiday—NO CLASSES
Wednesday, September 8 / Apply Your Knowledge – Project 2, Learn It Online Who Wants to Be a Computer Genius
Monday, September 13 / In the Lab – Projects 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, September 15 / Cases and Places – Project 2 – Choose one
Monday, September 20 / Notebook Preparation for publications
Wednesday, September 22 / Exam 1
Monday, September 27 / Project 3
Wednesday, September 29 / Apply Your Knowledge—Project 3, Learn It Online Cross Word Puzzle
Monday, October 4 / In the Lab – Project 1,2,3
Wednesday, October 6 / Cases and Places – Project 3 – Choose one
October 11-16 / Fall Break—NO CLASSES
Monday, October 18 / Project 4
Wednesday, October 20 / Apply Your Knowledge – Project 4, Learn It Online Wheel of Terms
Monday, October 25 / In the Lab – Projects 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, October 27 / Cases and Places – Project 4 – Choose one
Monday, November 1 / Exam 2
Wednesday, November 3 / Project 5
Monday, November 8 / Apply your Knowledge – Project 5, Learn It Online Flash Cards
Wednesday, November 10 / In the Lab – Projects 1, 2, 3
Monday, November 15 / Cases and Places – Project 5 – Choose one
Wednesday, November 17 / Cases and Places – Project 5 – Choose one
Monday, November 22 / Publication Notebook Due – Share with class
Wednesday, November 24 / Publication Notebook Due – Share with class
Monday, November 29 / Individual Project Work
Wednesday, December 1 / Individual projects due – Share with class
Wednesday, December 8 / Final Exam
*Cases and Places Projects begin with either 90, 95, or 100 points depending on difficulty.
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ATTACHMENT
(This is an example of how your Publications Notebook will be graded.)
OST 225 - INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING
CRITIQUE OF PUBLICATIONS COLLECTION FOR NOTEBOOK
_____ Variety in types of publications (flyers, reports, brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, advertisements, publication covers/pages, letterhead and other business communication forms, etc.)
COMMENTS:
_____ Variety in source of publications (representing several different firms and purposes)
COMMENTS:
_____ Critique of Layout
Addressed:
_____ Type categories (use of serif/sans serif)
_____ Use of White Space
_____ Graphics (placement, appropriateness, etc.)
_____ Use of color
_____ Appropriateness of typeface(s)
_____ Use of type styles
_____ Attractiveness (eye appeal)
_____ Miscellaneous features
COMMENTS:
_____Critique of Publication Content
______Readability
_____ Appropriateness of layout to purpose
_____ Quality of editing (typos, sentence construction, use of tabs or spaces, etc.)
_____ Other concerns
COMMENTS:
Organization of Notebook & Preparation of Critiques
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