Graphic Communications 418: Graphic Presentations
Course Syllabus
Spring 2009
Course Information:
GCOM 418 meets from 10:00-11:50 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class
meets in Knoblauch Hall, Room B51.
Catalogue Description:
418 Graphic Presentations. (3) This course will focus on the utilization of
multimedia programs using both authoring and presentation technologies.
Students will create and present subject matter related to business and
technology fields of study utilizing conventional and electronic delivery
systems. Prerequisite: 6 s.h. of approved ENGR courses or consent of instructor.
2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course will be to familiarize students with the software and
basic hardware used in the production of interactive and on-screen
presentations utilizing computer-based and/or conventional technologies. The
practice of creating and maintaining a World-Wide Web document will also be
presented. This technology provides the student the opportunity to present and
share valuable information all over the world.
Course Logistics:
It is the policy of the university that students attend classes at all times except
when unable due to illness or emergency. The instructor is under no obligation
to the student to aid in makeup for unexcused absences. Arriving late and
leaving early is not recommended. Attendance will be taken through out the
semester and will account toward the student’s final grade.
There is to be no smoking, drinking or eating in the laboratory. Furthermore,
students are expected to pickup after themselves in the lab. Leaving paper and
other trash is not acceptable.
Students must furnish their own thumb (flash) drives to record their files.
Students also are responsible for keeping their own back-ups. Files left on the
server are at student’s own risk – they can be deleted or damaged by others,
so make sure to take a copy with you.
Late assignments should be discussed with the instructor on an individual
basis. Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be
assessed a 10% deduction for each DAY late. Assignments five or more days
late will be counted as a zero.
Two tests will be administered over the course of the semester- including a
comprehensive final. Students are expected to take the test at the assigned
times. MP3 players, cellular phones and PDAs should be turned off during
lecture times and will not be allowed during test times. During an exam, if a
student leaves the room (i.e. to get a drink, place a call, use the restroom, etc.)
the examination will be considered completed at that point.
Instant messengers are not allowed during class and lab times. During open lab
times, you may run these services through a web interface.
Fees:
All students will be required to utilize materials to create projects in this
course. Students are required to pay a $25 special course charge that will be
used to replace the materials consumed in the creation of course projects. The
fees collected will also be used for the routine maintenance and upgrading of
the computer lab (software, hardware maintenance). The cost of materials will
not exceed the actual cost of replacement materials. All fees collected will be
placed in a university account maintained by the department to be used to
purchase replacement supplies.
Grading Information:
Tests and quizzes account for 30% of the total grade. Regular assignments,
class presentations, and abstracts account for 60% of the total grade. Class
participation and attendance accounts for 10% of the total grade. Grades can be
found at the following website: http://www.wiu.edu/users/murlr/students. You
will need to login using your class, name and password that is found in
Western-Online.
Computers:
Students must have access to computers and Internet. Students should have
access to a Macintosh or IBM compatible and the appropriate software (Adobe
Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash CS3). There are University operated, fee
supported laboratories in Stipes, Morgan, Horrabin, and in most of the
dormitories. Graphic Communication labs may be used during open lab times.
Required Text:
ADOBE DREAMWEAVER CS3 HANDS-ON TRAINING -W/CD (Chow)
ADOBE FLASH CS3 PROFESSIONAL HANDS ON TRAINING-W/CD (Perkins)
Note: This text won't be needed until the 8th week of classes.
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th, 2009, at 10:00 AM
Academic Accommodations:
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies he
instructor of the need for an accommodation. Contact Disability Support
Services at 298-2512 for additional services.
Student Rights and Responsibilities:
http://www.wiu.edu/provost/student/
Instructor Information:
Joyce A. Runquist
Knoblauch Hall B33
Office/Voicemail: 298-1860
Online Course Content: http://westernonline.wiu.edu/
E-mail: Ja-Runquist@wiu.edu
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10:00
11:00
12:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
Monday
GCOM 217-1
GCOM 217-1
Office Hour
WACS
WACS
Tuesday
GCOM 217-2
GCOM 217-2
GCOM 418 -1
GCOM 418 -1
WACS
WACS
Wednesday
GCOM 217-1
GCOM 217-1
Office Hour
Office Hour
WACS
WACS
Syllabus subject to change with notice.
Thursday
GCOM 217-2
GCOM 217-2
GCOM 418 -1
GCOM 418 -1
WACS
WACS
Friday
WACS
WACS