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