Pittsylvania County Schools
Career and Technical Education
Business and Information Technology - Course Syllabus
Course: Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies
Course Number: 6630
Textbook: Adobe Page Maker 7.0
Required Fee/Supplies: $8.00
Student Organization: FBLA
Prerequisite: Keyboarding
Dual Enrollment Credit: Yes
Industry Certification:
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students develop proficiency in creating desktop publications, multimedia presentations/projects,
and Web sites using industry standard application software. Students incorporate principles of
layout and design in completing publications and projects. Students design portfolios that may
include business cards, newsletters, mini-pages, Web pages, multimedia presentations/projects,
calendars, and graphics. Completion of this course may prepare students for industry
certifications.
II. COURSE CONTENT
Task Area
Demonstrating Knowledge of Hardware, Software, and Operating System
Requirements
Applying Principles of Layout and Design
Planning, Composing, and Producing Desktop Published Documents for Print
and Electronic Distribution
Producing Multimedia Using Presentation/Authoring Software for Business
Presentations
Designing and Producing Web Pages
Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues
Developing Employability Skills
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EVALUATION/GRADE PROCEDURES
Teacher Observation
Laboratory Assignments
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Portfolio
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Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies - Competency List
Student Name _________________________
School Year _______________________
School ______________________________
Weeks Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies (6630)
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating Knowledge of Hardware, Software, and Operating System
Requirements
• BUS6630.001 Describe the differences among word processing, desktop
publishing, multimedia, and Web page creation.
• BUS6630.002 Compare operating system and hardware requirements (e.g.,
monitor size and resolution, input devices, output devices, display devices
including those used for large audiences) for most electronic publishing
applications.
• BUS6630.003 Evaluate software programs that may be used for electronic
publication (e.g., desktop publishing, presentation, multimedia applications).
• BUS6630.004 Use technical manuals, online help, vendor-level Web-based
support, and/or additional technical support resources to resolve problems
encountered during creation of desktop-published documents and multimedia
presentations/projects.
• BUS6630.005 Back up files, using either the server, floppy disks, CD-RW, or
zip disk.
Applying Principles of Layout and Design
• BUS6630.006 Identify an appropriate audience, purpose, requirements, and
production schedule for the project.
• BUS6630.007 Apply principles of design, layout, and typography.
• BUS6630.008 Design a layout for ease of readability and attractiveness (e.g.,
white space, column width and spacing, grids/guides, page margins, and
graphic text placement).
• BUS6630.009 Enhance appearance of document using desktop features (e.g.,
graphic boxes, lines, illustrations, color, images).
Planning, Composing, and Producing Desktop Published Documents for
Print and Electronic Distribution
• BUS6630.010 Compose news articles and feature stories.
• BUS6630.011 Gather/compose (in exportable format) documents and
graphics for use in designing various desktop publishing applications such as
flyers, brochures, or newsletters.
• BUS6630.012 Create master pages.
• BUS6630.013 Produce style sheets.
• BUS6630.014 Follow journalistic principles in layout and design.
• BUS6630.015 Determine appropriate desktop publishing software and other
materials based upon the purpose of the publication, intended audience, output
format, and time and cost constraints.
• BUS6630.016 Compose headlines and captions.
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Rating
• BUS6630.017 Proofread and edit text for format, style, and clarity using
standard proofreader’s symbols.
• BUS6630.018 Create multi-page and multi-column documents (e.g., business
reports, proposals, newsletters).
• BUS6630.019 Demonstrate use of keyboard shortcuts.
• BUS6630.020 Generate a variety of specialized documents, such as flyers,
bulletins, business cards, greeting cards, brochures, transparencies, and
handouts.
• BUS6630.021 Create a desktop publication in a format appropriate for
electronic distribution (e.g., on World Wide Web).
• BUS6630.022 Incorporate original/imported text, graphics, tables, and charts
from a variety of software applications.
• BUS6630.023 Incorporate audio and/or visual elements using scanned
images, digital photographs, or images imported from the World Wide Web.
• BUS6630.024 Convert a document to electronic format (e.g., PDF files).
• BUS6630.025 Critique project to determine if the appropriate software and
other materials were selected based on the purpose of the publication, intended
audience, output format, and time and cost constraints.
Producing Multimedia Using Presentation/Authoring Software for
Business Presentations
• BUS6630.026 Identify the components of an effective multimedia
presentation/project.
• BUS6630.027 Describe various output options for multimedia software (e.g.,
slide show, transparencies, slide handouts, CD ROM).
• BUS6630.028 Plan and create a multimedia presentation/project.
• BUS6630.029 Proofread and edit a multimedia presentation/project.
• BUS6630.030 Produce master slides, templates, or themes.
• BUS6630.031 Draw and edit objects incorporating features such as fills,
borders, and lines.
• BUS6630.032 Enhance a multimedia presentation with features (e.g., color,
transitions, backgrounds).
• BUS6630.033 Incorporate charts and graphs into a multimedia
presentation/project.
• BUS6630.034 Incorporate visual elements using scanned images, digital
photography, graphics, and video images.
• BUS6630.035 Incorporate digital audio elements, such as music and
voice/sound clips.
• BUS6630.036 Incorporate audio and visual elements from the Web.
• BUS6630.037 Incorporate animation techniques into a multimedia
presentation/project.
• BUS6630.038 Integrate a variety of software applications into a multimedia
presentation/project.
• BUS6630.039 Deliver a multimedia presentation according to the principles
of effective communication.
• BUS6630.040 Critique the clarity and effectiveness of multimedia
presentations/projects.
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• BUS6630.041 Create handouts and other visuals (e.g., transparencies,
speaker’s notes, outline).
Designing and Producing Web Pages
• BUS6630.042 Evaluate the various methods of Web page creation (e.g., text
editors, integrated software packages, Web design software, Internet browsers,
programming language), and research current industry best practices.
• BUS6630.043 Research and develop the architectural requirements for a Web
site.
• BUS6630.044 Use programming language (e.g., HTML, JAVA) or Web page
creation software to create Web sites (individually and in teams).
• BUS6630.045 Apply Web page design features (e.g., ruled lines, lists,
headings, graphics, backgrounds, frames, tables).
• BUS6630.046 Create hypertext links to other pages or sites.
• BUS6630.047 Proofread, edit, and test a Web site on multiple browsers and
platforms.
• BUS6630.048 Develop a plan for posting, updating, and maintaining a secure
Web site.
• BUS6630.049 Describe various methods of publicizing and promoting a new
Web site (including investigating ways to get prominence with major search
engines).
• BUS6630.050 Critique a Web site according to accepted Web design
principles.
Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues
• BUS6630.051 Investigate computer crimes and privacy issues related to using
the Internet.
• BUS6630.052 Identify and comply with copyright and patent laws pertaining
to scanned images and documents, electronic clip art, recorded sounds, recorded
and scanned photography, video clips, trademarks, and other elements adapted
for use in desktop publishing, multimedia, and Web documents.
• BUS6630.053 Identify situations where scanned/digitized audiovisual
elements, documents, and electronic graphics may legally be used but are
ethically questionable.
• BUS6630.054 Identify and comply with licensing agreements associated with
desktop publishing, multimedia, and Web creation software.
• BUS6630.055 Investigate security issues related to Internet technology (e.g.,
viruses, firewalls, spam, system backup, passwords).
Preparing for Industry Certification
• BUS6630.056 Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry
certifications related to the Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies course.
• BUS6630.057 Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination.
• BUS6630.058 Demonstrate ability to successfully complete selected practice
examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification exams).
Developing Employability Skills
• BUS6630.059 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
• BUS6630.060 Participate in course activities sponsored by the student
organization (e.g., meetings, programs, projects).
• BUS6630.061 Explore careers in the desktop publishing, multimedia, and
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Web design fields.
• BUS6630.062 Describe ways that desktop publishing, multimedia
projects/presentations, and Web sites can be used in business and industry.
• BUS6630.063 Create or update a printed résumé using desktop publishing
features.
• BUS6630.064 Assemble a career portfolio that includes a résumé in a format
suitable for online posting and a variety of printed documents, multimedia
presentations/projects, and/or Web projects produced in the course.
• BUS6630.065 Investigate new and emerging trends in desktop publishing,
multimedia, and Web design fields.
• BUS6630.066 Describe basic employment activities (e.g., applying for a job,
resigning from a position, participating in exit interviews, and evaluating selfperformance).
• BUS6630.067 Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional
groups and ways to overcome the barriers.
Examining All Aspects of Industry
• Planning
• Management
• Finance
• Technical and Production Skills
• Underlying Principles of Technology
• Labor Issues
• Community Issues
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues
...RATING SCALE...
1 - Can teach others
2 - Can perform without supervision
3 - Can perform with limited supervision
4 - Can perform with supervision
5 - Cannot perform
Teacher’s signature ______________________________________________
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Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies - Related Standards of Learning
English
The student will make informative and persuasive presentations.
a. Gather and organize evidence to support a position.
b. Present evidence clearly and convincingly.
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c. Support and defend ideas in public forums.
d. Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience,
and purpose.
The student will analyze and evaluate informative and persuasive presentations.
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a. Critique the accuracy, relevance, and organization of evidence.
b. Critique the clarity and effectiveness of delivery.
The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials.
a. Use information from texts to clarify or refine understanding of academic concepts.
b. Read and follow directions to complete an application for college admission, for a
scholarship, or for employment.
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c. Apply concepts and use vocabulary in informational and technical materials to complete a
task.
d. Generalize ideas from selections to make predictions about other texts.
e. Analyze information from a text to draw conclusions.
The student will write in a variety of forms, with an emphasis on persuasion.
a. Generate, gather, plan, and organize ideas for writing.
b. Develop a focus for writing
c. Evaluate and cite applicable information.
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d. Organize ideas in a logical manner.
e. Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately.
f. Adapt content, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation.
g. Revise writing for accuracy and depth of information.
h. Proofread final copy and prepare document for intended audience or purpose.
The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence
structure, and paragraphing.
a. Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American
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Psychological Association (APA), for producing research projects.
b. Use verbals and verbal phrases to achieve sentence conciseness and variety.
c. Adjust sentence and paragraph structures for a variety of purposes and audiences.
The student will write, revise, and edit personal, professional, and informational correspondence to a
standard acceptable in the workplace and higher education.
a. Apply a variety of planning strategies to generate and organize ideas.
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b. Organize information to support purpose and form of writing.
c. Present information in a logical manner.
d. Revise writing for clarity.
e. Use technology to access information, organize ideas, and develop writing.
The student will make a 5 to 10 minute formal oral presentation.
a. Choose the purpose of the presentation: to defend a position, to entertain an audience, or to
explain information.
b. Use a well-structured narrative or logical argument.
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c. Use details, illustrations, statistics, comparisons, and analogies to support purposes.
d. Use visual aids or technology to support presentation.
e. Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience,
and purpose.
The student will evaluate formal presentations.
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a. Critique relationships among purpose, audience, and content of presentations.
b. Critique effectiveness of presentations.
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The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials, including electronic resources.
a. Identify formats common to new publications and information resources.
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b. Recognize and apply specialized informational vocabulary.
c. Evaluate a product based on analysis of the accompanying warranty and instruction manual.
d. Evaluate the quality of informational and technical materials.
The student will develop expository and informational writings.
a. Generate, gather, and organize ideas for writing.
b. Consider audience and purpose when planning for writing.
c. Write analytically about literary, informational, and visual materials.
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d. Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately.
e. Revise writing for depth of information and technique of presentation.
f. Apply grammatical conventions to edit writing for correct use of language, spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization.
g. Proofread final copy and prepare document for publication or submission.
History and Social Science
The student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments
in the contemporary United States by
a. analyzing the effects of increased participation of women in the labor force;
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b. analyzing how changing patterns of immigration affect the diversity of the United States
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population, the reasons new immigrants choose to come to this country, and their
contributions to contemporary America;
c. explaining the media influence on contemporary American culture and how scientific and
technological advances affect the workplace, health care, and education.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the Virginia and United States
economies by
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a. analyzing the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the economy;
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b. describing the creation of public goods and services;
c. examining environmental issues, property rights, contracts, consumer rights, labormanagement relations, and competition in the marketplace.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal character traits that facilitate thoughtful and
effective participation in civic life by
a. practicing trustworthiness and honesty;
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b. practicing courtesy and respect for the rights of others;
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c. practicing responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance;
d. practicing respect for the law;
e. practicing patriotism.
Mathematics
The student will apply programming techniques and skills to solve practical problems in mathematics
COM arising from consumer, business, other applications in mathematics. Problems will include
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opportunities for students to analyze data in charts, graphs, and tables and to use their knowledge of
equations, formulas, and functions to solve these problems.
The student will design, write, test, debug, and document a program. Programming documentation
COM will include pre-conditions and post-conditions of program segments, input/output specifications, the
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step-by-step plan, the test data, a sample run, and the program listing with appropriately placed
comments.
The student will design and implement the input phase of a program, which will include designing
COM screen layout and getting information into the program by way of user interaction, data statements,
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and/or file input. The input phase also will include methods of filtering out invalid data (error
trapping).
The student will design and implement the output phase of a computer program, which will include
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designing output layout, accessing a variety of output devices, using output statements, and labeling
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results.
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The student will design and implement computer graphics, which will include topics appropriate for
COM the available programming environment as well as student background. Students will use graphics as
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an end in itself, as an enhancement to other output, and as a vehicle for reinforcing programming
techniques.
Science
The student will plan and conduct investigations in which
a. volume, area, mass, elapsed time, direction, temperature, pressure, distance, density, and
changes in elevation/depth are calculated utilizing the most appropriate tools;
b. technologies including computers, probeware, and global positioning systems (GPS), are
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used to collect, analyze, and report data and to demonstrate concepts and simulate
experimental conditions;
c. scales, diagrams, maps, charts, graphs, tables, and profiles are constructed and interpreted;
d. variables are manipulated with repeated trials; and
e. a scientific viewpoint is constructed and defended (the nature of science).
The student will plan and conduct investigations in which
a. observations of living organisms are recorded in the lab and in the field;
b. hypotheses are formulated based on direct observations and information from the scientific
literature;
c. variables are defined and investigations are designed to test hypotheses;
d. graphing and arithmetic calculations are used as tools in data analysis;
e. conclusions are formed based on recorded quantitative and qualitative data;
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f. sources of error inherent in experimental design are identified and discussed;
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g. validity of data is determined;
h. chemicals and equipment are used in a safe manner;
i. appropriate technology, including computers, graphing calculators, and probeware, is used
for gathering and analyzing data and communicating results;
j. research utilizes scientific literature;
k. differentiation is made between a scientific hypothesis and theory;
l. alternative scientific explanations and models are recognized and analyzed; and
m. a scientific viewpoint is constructed and defended (the nature of science).
The student will investigate and understand that experiments in which variables are measured,
analyzed, and evaluated produce observations and verifiable data. Key concepts include
a. designated laboratory techniques;
b. safe use of chemicals and equipment;
c. proper response to emergency situations;
d. manipulation of multiple variables using repeated trials;
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e. accurate recording, organization, and analysis of data through repeated trials;
f. mathematical and procedural error analysis;
g. mathematical manipulations (SI units, scientific notation, linear equations, graphing, ratio
and proportion, significant digits, dimensional analysis);
h. use of appropriate technology including computers, graphing calculators, and probeware, for
gathering data and communicating results; and
i. construction and defense of a scientific viewpoint (the nature of science).
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Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies - SOL Correlation by Task
BUS6630.004
BUS6632.004
Use technical manuals, online help, vendor-level Webbased support, and/or additional technical support
resources to resolve problems encountered during
creation of desktop-published documents and multimedia
presentations/projects.
English: 12.4
BUS6630.007
BUS6632.007
Apply principles of design, layout, and typography.
Mathematics: COM.7, COM.8
BUS6630.008
BUS6632.008
Design a layout for ease of readability and attractiveness
Mathematics: COM.7, COM.8
(e.g., white space, column width and spacing, grids/guides,
page margins, and graphic text placement).
BUS6630.009
BUS6632.009
Enhance appearance of document using desktop features
(e.g., graphic boxes, lines, illustrations, color, images).
Mathematics: COM.7, COM.8
BUS6630.010
BUS6632.010
Compose news articles and feature stories.
English: 11.8, 12.7
BUS6630.017
BUS6632.017
Proofread and edit text for format, style, and clarity using
standard proofreader’s symbols.
English: 11.8, 12.7
BUS6630.020
BUS6632.020
Generate a variety of specialized documents, such as
flyers, bulletins, business cards, greeting cards,
brochures, transparencies, and handouts.
English: 11.7, 11.8, 12.7
BUS6630.021
BUS6632.021
Create a desktop publication in a format appropriate for
electronic distribution (e.g., on World Wide Web).
English: 11.8, 12.7
BUS6630.022
BUS6632.022
Incorporate original/imported text, graphics, tables, and
charts from a variety of software applications.
Mathematics: COM.8
Science: ES.1, BIO.1, CH.1
BUS6630.028
BUS6632.028
Plan and create a multimedia presentation/project.
English: 11.8, 12.7
BUS6630.029
BUS6632.029
Proofread and edit a multimedia presentation/project.
English: 11.4, 11.9, 12.4
BUS6630.031
BUS6632.031
Draw and edit objects incorporating features such as fills,
borders, and lines.
Mathematics: COM.8
BUS6630.032
BUS6632.032
Enhance a multimedia presentation with features (e.g.,
color, transitions, backgrounds).
Mathematics: COM.8
Science: ES.1, BIO.1, CH.1
BUS6630.033
BUS6632.033
Incorporate charts and graphs into a multimedia
presentation/project.
Mathematics: COM.8
Science: ES.1, BIO.1, CH.1
BUS6630.034
BUS6632.034
Incorporate visual elements using scanned images, digital Mathematics: COM.8
photography, graphics, and video images.
Science: ES.1, BIO.1, CH.1
BUS6630.035
BUS6632.035
Incorporate digital audio elements, such as music and
voice/sound clips.
Science: BIO.1
BUS6630.036
BUS6632.036
Incorporate audio and visual elements from the Web.
Science: BIO.1
BUS6630.037
BUS6632.037
Incorporate animation techniques into a multimedia
presentation/project.
Science: BIO.1
BUS6630.039
BUS6632.039
Deliver a multimedia presentation according to the
principles of effective communication.
English: 11.1, 12.1
Science: ES.1, BIO.1, CH.1
BUS6630.040
BUS6632.040
Critique the clarity and effectiveness of multimedia
presentations/projects.
English: 11.2, 12.2
BUS6630.041
BUS6632.041
Create handouts and other visuals (e.g., transparencies,
speaker’s notes, outline).
English: 11.7, 11.9, 12.7
Science: ES.1, BIO.1, CH.1
BUS6630.044
BUS6632.044
Use programming language (e.g., HTML, JAVA) or Web
page creation software to create Web sites (individually
and in teams).
Mathematics: COM.1, COM.2,
COM.6, COM.7, COM.8
BUS6630.045
BUS6632.045
Apply Web page design features (e.g., ruled lines, lists,
headings, graphics, backgrounds, frames, tables).
Mathematics: COM.6, COM.7,
COM.8
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BUS6630.047
BUS6632.047
Proofread, edit, and test a Web site on multiple browsers
and platforms.
English: 11.4, 11.9, 12.4, 12.7
BUS6630.054
BUS6632.054
Identify and comply with licensing agreements associated
with desktop publishing, multimedia, and Web creation
software.
History and Social Science:
GOVT.16
BUS6630.059
BUS6632.059
Identify the purposes and goals of the student
organization.
History and Social Science:
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BUS6630.060
BUS6632.060
Participate in course activities sponsored by the student
organization (e.g., meetings, programs, projects).
History and Social Science:
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BUS6630.063
BUS6632.063
Create or update a printed résumé using desktop
publishing features.
English: 11.7, 11.8, 12.7
BUS6630.067
BUS6632.067
Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional
groups and ways to overcome the barriers.
History and Social Science:
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