Engineering Technology Department College of Business & Technology Western Illinois University Knoblauch 135 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390 Graphic Communications 117-1: Electronic Desktop Publishing. Spring 2016 Western Online 3 semester hours Catalogue Description: GCOM 217 - Electronic Desktop Publishing. A study of terms, programs, and equipment used in electronic desktop publishing. An introduction and exposure to a variety of electronic desktop publishing programs and tools. Emphasis is on design, layout, and execution of techniques used in publishing. 2 hours.lecture; 2 hrs.lab. Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Discuss a variety of desktop publishing technologies and how those technologies interact and impact society. • Analyze digital technology products and how to produce projects with an emphasis on preparation for publication. • List and explain the available desktop publishing technologies and terms and their uses and meanings. • Compare and contrast digital and analog print preparation technologies giving advantages and disadvantages of each. • Demonstrate skills and knowledge required use and discuss desktop publishing technologies. • Identify careers available in desktop publishing and pre-press. • Effectively work independently and in groups as required. 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 Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9-10 AM, and Tuesday &Thursday at 10-11 AM - other times by appointment. Monday’s office hours will be online thru Western Online; 8AM-9AM. Monday 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 Office Hour GCOM 212 -­‐ 1 GCOM 212 -­‐ 1 Tuesday GCOM 318 -­‐ 1 GCOM 318 -­‐ 1 Office Hour Wednesday Office Hour GCOM 212 -­‐ 1 GCOM 212 -­‐ 1 Thursday GCOM 318 -­‐ 1 GCOM 318 -­‐ 1 Office Hour GCOM 112 -­‐ 1 GCOM 112 -­‐ 1 UNIV 100-­‐4 GCOM 112 -­‐ 1 GCOM 112 -­‐ 1 Required Text: ADOBE INDESIGN CS6 REVEALED-W/CDS by Rydberg (Author) CENGAGE – Publisher - 2013 ISBN – 9781133693284 Friday Class Web site: http://westernonline.wiu.edu/ Required Technologies: Students must furnish their own thumb (flash) drives or cloud space to record their files. Students also are responsible for keeping their own back-ups. Files left on the server or lab computers are at student’s own risk – they can be deleted or damaged by others, so make sure to take a copy with you. Computers & Software: Students must have access to computers and the Internet. Students should have access to a Macintosh or Windows compatible and the appropriate software. Students must have access to Adobe Creative Suite CS6. If using a newer version of the software then what is provided in the lab, make sure to down save the file. E-mail: The main mode of communication outside of the classroom will be through WIU's email system. Students should expect to check their Zimbra email with frequency about course related items. If you request an appointment with the instructor, utilize Zimbra's appointment feature to request a mutually agreeable time. The instructors will accept/decline to provide notice that the time will/won't work. Rules for Giving an Incomplete: WIU policy – A temporary symbol of I (Incomplete) for a course may be given only when a student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, has been unable to complete the course requirements within the official limits of the term. The circumstances must be documented to the instructor’s satisfaction. Last Day to Drop Course: April 6th, 2016 Last day to drop regular 16-week course and receive "W" grade. Participation: 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. Participation will account for 10% of the student’s final grade. Participation will be based on the discussion board topics. Department of Engineering Technology Goals for Student Learning: Engineering Technology (Construction Management, Graphic Communication, Manufacturing Engineering Technology) is a field of study designed to provide students educational programs that allow them to communicate effectively, design and apply technical solutions, use technology effectively, and respond to project management tasks in an environment with continually changing and sophisticated technology in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. By graduation, Engineering Technology students should be able to: 1. Think critically and creatively; 2. Understand the theoretical principles of the profession; 3. Understand and apply relevant technology in the solution of technical problems; 4. Organize, manage, and maintain projects; 5. Develop an appreciation for ethical and professional practices; 6. Develop and refine oral, written, and visual communication skills; 7. Demonstrate an overall competency in the program objectives. WIU Graphic Communication Program Competencies: By graduation, Graphic Communication students should be able to: 1. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of graphic design in printing and online publishing processes; 2. Demonstrate competency in the operation and maintenance of computer hardware, software and printing/publishing equipment; 3. Apply resource and project management principles used in the graphic communication industry; 4. Demonstrate competency in oral, written, and graphic communication; 5. Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to compete in industry; *This course will address all of the program competencies listed above.* Course Outline: Weeks 1-2: Introduction & Design Overview Week 3: Chapters 3 & 4, Lions Club Flyer Project Week 4: Business Card Projects Week 5: Chapter 7 & Postcard Project Weeks 6 - 7: Chapters 5 & 8, Menu Project Midterm: Week 7 Weeks 8 - 9: Chapters 6 & 9, Forms and Interactive Forms Project Week 10 - 13: Chapters 10,11,12,& 13, Digital Magazine Project Week 14 - 15: Chapter 14, IBook/Epub Weeks 16: Final Exam Final Exam: will be during week 16. Any exceptions to the final exam schedule must be approved by department chair and the Dean of the College of Business and Technology in writing including student’s name, ID# and signatures. Grading Information: Tests and quizzes account for 20% of the total grade. Regular assignments account for 60% of the total grade. Class participation accounts for 20% of the total grade. Grades will be emailed throughout the semester using Zimbra (Western’s Email). A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF 93% and above 90 – 92.9% of maximum possible points 87-89.9% 83-86.9% 80 – 82.9% of maximum possible points 77-79.9% 73-76.9% 70 – 72.9% of maximum possible points 67-69.9% 63-66.9% 60 – 62.9% of maximum possible points 59.9% or less Late Assignments: 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. This includes weekends. Assessments: Two assessments will be administered over the course of the semester. Week 7 will be the midterm and the final exam will be during week 16. Rules for Giving an Incomplete: WIU policy – A temporary symbol of I (Incomplete) for a course may be given only when a student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, has been unable to complete the course requirements within the official limits of the term. The circumstances must be documented to the instructor’s satisfaction. Academic Integrity: Preamble: Western Illinois University, like all communities, functions best when its members treat one another with honesty, fairness, respect, and trust. Students have rights and responsibilities (http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/) and students should realize that deception for individual gain is an offense against the members of the entire community, and it is the student's responsibility to be informed and to abide by all University regulations and policies on Academic Integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of University conduct regulations. Students who engage in dishonesty in any form shall be charged with academic dishonesty. It is a duty of faculty members to take measures to preserve and transmit the values of the academic community in the learning environment that they create for their students and in their own academic pursuits. To this end, they are expected to instill in their students a respect for integrity and a desire to behave honestly. They are also expected to take measures to discourage student academic dishonesty, to adjust grades appropriately if academic dishonesty is encountered, and, when warranted, to recommend that additional administrative sanctions be considered. Grading policies are the exclusive prerogative of the faculty; administrative sanctions are under the authority of the Director of Student Judicial Programs. This document provides policies and procedures to be followed when academic dishonesty is encountered. Definitions of Academic Dishonesty: The following definitions and examples are not meant to be exhaustive. The University reserves the right to determine, in a given instance, what action constitutes a violation of academic integrity. (See www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php for complete descriptions of the following topics: 1. Plagiarism 2. Fabrication and Falsification 3. Cheating 4. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty 5. Abuse of Academic Materials 6. Multiple Submissions Reporting Academic Dishonesty: All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student, faculty member, or staff person who has witnessed an apparent act of student academic dishonesty, or has information that reasonably leads to the conclusion that such an act has occurred or has been attempted, has an ethical responsibility for reporting said act(s). Confronting and reporting academic dishonesty can be done in a variety of ways, and people should choose the manner most appropriate for the circumstances. Acts of apparent academic dishonesty that occur in the classroom should be reported directly to the course instructor, and/or the course instructor's Department Chair, and/or the instructor's College Dean. The Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards (CAGAS) or the Graduate Council will not accept or act upon anonymous reports, but will hold in strict confidence the identity of any person reporting a suspected instance of academic dishonesty, unless that person consents to having his/her identity revealed. Access & Disabilities: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. For the instructor to provide the proper accommodation(s), you must obtain documentation of the need for an accommodation through Disability Resource Center and provide it to the instructor. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor's attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Resource Center at 298-2512 or disability@wiu.edu for additional services. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a disability, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office location and hours are at the top of this syllabus. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 298-2512. http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/disability_resource_center/ Resolution of Problems: Should a problem occur, students should speak to their instructor first. If the problem is not resolved, meet with the chair of the department. If the problem continues to be unresolved, go to the College of Business and Technology’s Dean. Students should observe the following sequence for the resolution of problems: Student --- Instructor --- Chairperson --- Dean Syllabus subject to change with notice. Assessments Introductory Post Skills Survey Chapter 1 InDesign Tool Bar Assignment Type Assignment Chapter 2 Proof Reading Assignment Lions Club Flyer Project Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Lions Club Flyer Project - Critique Business Card Project – Single Layout Business Card Project – Multi Layout Postcard Project Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 5 Postcard Project - Critique Menu Project Menu Project - Critique Midterm Chapter 6 Chapter 9 Interactive Forms Project Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Digital Magazine Project Digital Magazine Project - Critique IBook/EPub Project IBook/EPub Project - Critique Final Exam Homework: 800 Points – 60% of your grade Tests: 200 Points - 20% of your grade Participation: 70 Points - 20% of your grade Week is due on Saturday by 11:59 PM (Central Time) Week 1 Week 1 Week 1 Week 1 Week 2 Week 2 Week 2 Week 3 Week 3 Week 3 Week 4 Week 4 Week 4 Week 5 Week 5 Week 6 Week 6 Week 6 Week 6 Week 7 Week 7 Week 8 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 16 Points & Classification of Points 10 - Participation 10 - Participation 10 - Homework 25 - Homework 25 - Homework 10 - Homework 20 - Homework 50 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Participation 50 - Homework 20 - Homework 100 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Participation 100 - Homework 10 - Participation 100 - Tests 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 70 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 10 - Homework 100 - Homework 10 - Participation 100 - Homework 10 - Participation 100 - Tests