DESKTOP PUBLISHING

POFI 2431

 

Syllabus

 

Course Information

                       

Course number:            POFI 2431

 

Course title:                  Desktop Publishing for the Office

 

Prerequisite:

a. ITSW 2431 (Adv. Word Processing) or knowledge of advanced features of Word 2003 software.

b. Computer with internet access.

c. E-mail address

d. Knowledge of how to create folders and how to download files and unzip the files.

 

Course description

 

A continuation course designed to provide experience producing complex documents using advanced word processing functions of Word 2003 software. The course is designed to be used by students already familiar with word processing and Word 2003. The course focuses on advanced Word features along with desktop publishing terminology and concepts. Topics to be included are: page layouts, memos, agendas, press releases, letterheads, envelopes, business cards, certificates, calendars, resumes, brochures, promotional documents, web pages, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, reports, and manuals.

 

Instructor Information

 

Name:                          Del Spencer

 

Email:                           dspencer@tvcc.edu

 

Office location: Athens Campus, Tech Building, Room T214

 

Office hours:                 M-F 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Phone:                          903-675-6251

 

 

Textbooks

Required reading:  Advanced Microsoft Word 2003: Desktop Publishing (Signature Series), by Joanne Arford                                       and Judy Burnside, EMCParadigm, 2004, ISBN: 0-7638-2182-9

 

Additional 3.5-inch high-density data disks (approximately 5 to 11) on which to save specific documents.

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVES AND COURSE GOALS

 

The primary purpose of this course is to develop skills in critical thinking, decision making, creativity, and to learn  the advanced features of Word 2003 and apply the features to desktop publishing. Many applications are designed to reinforce collaborative learning in planning, designing, and evaluating business documents. In many of the applications, basic information is given for a task just as it may be given in a real life situation.

 

 

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS                       

·        Read the assigned chapters before completing the assignments.

·        Complete and submit assignments on time.

·        Complete all theory tests and performance assessments as required.

 

COMPUTER TIME

Five to six hours per week of computer time is required for students to complete assignments.

 

GRADING

 

The student will work through 3 units in the textbook. The student will receive points for graded assignments, 3 performance assessments, and 3 theory tests.

 

Theory Test (online written test) - 17%

Daily Assignments - 50%*

Problem Tests - 33% (Performance assessments.)

 

*A perfect graded assignment will receive a score of 5.0. A half-point (0.5) will be deducted for each error.

0 errors - 5.0                3 errors - 3.5                6 errors - 2.0                9 errors - 0.5

1 error  - 4.5                4 errors - 3.0                7 errors - 1.5                10 errors - 0.0

2 errors - 4.0                5 errors - 2.5                8 errors - 1.0

 

 

POINT SCALE

 

A = 806-900 

B = 716-805 

C = 626-715 

D = 536-625

F = 535 & below

 

NAME AND ASSIGNMENT TITLE

 

On the assignments to be submitted, enter your name and the assignment title (chapter number, and assignment number) in a footer on the first page.

 

Example:

Your Name/c03sa01

 

 

DUE DATES

 

Weekly assignments are due each week (check calendar for exact dates). Weekly assignments should be submitted using the directions under the “Submitting Assignments” icon on the home page of the WebCT site.

 

Weekly assignments, Theory Tests, Performance Assessments (Problem tests) are due by the following dates:

 

 

 

Unit 1 - Due by end of 5th  week (work submitted after end of 6th week will receive NO credit.)

              Weekly assignments must be received on a weekly basis and NOT submitted at the end of the 5th          week all at one time.

Unit 2 - Due by end of 10th  week (work submitted after end of 11th week will receive NO credit.)

              Weekly assignments must be received on a weekly basis and NOT submitted at the end of the                            10th week all at one time.

Unit 3 - Due by end of 15th  week  (work must be submitted by last class day before FINALS. If received                       after that day, NO credit given.

              Weekly assignments must be received on a weekly basis and NOT submitted at the end of the                            15th week all at one time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS

 

1.    Save and submit each problem as you complete the assignment.

 

2.    Insert your name, the Chapter number, and Assignment number in a footer on the first page.

    

3.    Submit each problem to instructor as you complete it using the "Submitting Assignments" procedures.

 

4.    Make backups of your data disks.

 

5.    If you have a diskette that has gone bad, and you can’t open a file or can’t submit a file, the only solution is to do the assignment again using another disk.

 

6.    Saying you did the assignment but can’t submit it or can’t open it is NOT an excuse I will accept. YOU MUST SUBMIT EACH PROBLEM TO GET CREDIT—NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

7.    Deadlines for submitting Assignments:

 

Unit 4: All assignments must be submitted by the end of the sixth week. No work for Unit 4 will be accepted after the end of the 6th week. Unit 4 Theory Test and Unit 4 Performance Assessments Test MUST be completed and submitted by the end of the fifth week.

 

Unit 5: All assignments must be submitted by the end of the eleventh week. No work for Unit 5 will be accepted after the end of the 11th week. Unit 5 Theory Test and Unit 5 Performance Assessments Test MUST be completed and submitted by the end of the tenth week.

 

Unit 6: All assignments must be submitted by the end of the fifteenth week. No work for Unit 6 will be accepted after the end of the 15th week. Unit 6 Theory Test and Unit 6 Performance Assessments Test MUST be completed and submitted by the end of the fifteenth week.

 

 

UNIT 1 - ASSIGNMENTS

 

All assignments will be graded on the number of errors and the formatting.

 

Each assignment will be worth 5 points. Proofread your assignments carefully. For each error, one half of a point will be deducted.

 

When an assignment is complete, put your name, chapter number, and assignment number in a footer on the first page of each assignment. Save each assignment.

 

Submit your assignments to your instructor, through the WebCT site, following the directions under the “Submitting Assignments” icon. Submit them one at a time as soon as you complete them. The weekly assignments are due on Friday of each week, but you can submit them earlier if completed.

 

REFER means to use the data in the problem and create a project similar to the one you are referring to.

COPY means to make your project look EXACTLY like the one you are copying. Use the same graphics, same fonts, same everything.

 

 

 

WEEK 1

 

1.     Chapter 2 – C02SA01 (sign) – p. 91         (REFER to the sign on p. 58)

2.     Chapter 2 – C02SA02 (agenda)       – p. 91         (REFER to Fig. 2.37 on p. 87)

 

 

 

WEEK 2

 

1.     Chapter 2 – C02SA03 (memo)        – p. 92         (REFER to the memo on p. 83,

3 bullet items with red hearts)

2.     Chapter 3 – C03SA01 (letterhead)   – p. 149       (REFER to the letterhead on

p. 102)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 3

 

1.     Chapter 03 – C03SA02 (envelope)   – p. 150       (REFER to the envelope on p. 134)

2.     Chapter 03 – C03SA03 (bus. card) – p. 150         (REFER to business cards on p. 145)

3.     Chapter 04 – C04EX05 (certificate)– p. 187        (COPY Fig. 4.28 on p. 192)

 

 

 

 

 


WEEK 4

 

1.     Chapter 04 – C04SA01 (calendar)    – p. 195       (COPY Fig. 4.29 on p. 196)

2.     Chapter 04 – C04SA02 (post card)  – p. 197       (COPY Fig. 4.30 on p. 197)

3.     Chapter 04 – C04SA04 (labels)        – p. 198       (REFER to the labels on p. 182)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 5

 

1.     Production Test – Unit 1

 

a.      U01PA01 (sign)                         – p. 199       (REFER to the sign on p. 58)

b.     U01PA02 (letterhead)                – p. 199       (COPY Fig. U1.1 on p. 201)

c.      U01PA03 (letterhead/envelope)  – p. 200       (REFER to the letterhead/env.

on p. 124/134. Use same layout

and formatting.)

d.     U01PA04 (calendar)                  – p. 202       (COPY the calendar on p. 202)

e.      C03SA04 (bus. card)                 – p. 150       (COPY the bus. card on p. 152)

 

2.     Theory Test – Unit 1

 

The theory test is in the “Theory Test” section on the homepage. You may use your book when taking the test.

 

NOTE:  You only get one attempt and there is a 1-hour limit. So make sure you have allotted at least an hour to complete the theory test because if you exit, you will NOT be allowed access a second time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIT 2 - ASSIGNMENTS

 

All assignments will be graded on the number of errors and the formatting.

 

Each assignment will be worth 5 points. Proofread your assignments carefully. For each error, one half of a point will be deducted.

 

When an assignment is complete, put your name, chapter number, and assignment number in a footer on the first page of each assignment. Save each assignment.

 

Submit your assignments to your instructor, through the WebCT site, following the directions under the “Submitting Assignments” icon. Submit them one at a time as soon as you complete them. The weekly assignments are due on Friday of each week, but you can submit them earlier if completed.

 

REFER means to use the data in the problem and create a project similar to the one you are referring to.

COPY means to make your project look EXACTLY like the one you are copying. Use the same graphics, same fonts, same everything.

 

 

 

WEEK 6

 

3.     Chapter 5 – C05EX01 (announcement)      – p. 222       (COPY Fig. 5.16 on p. 225)

4.     Chapter 5 – C05EX03 (flyer)          – p. 239       (COPY Fig. 5.29 on p. 242)

 

 

 

WEEK 7

 

3.     Chapter 6 – C06EX02 (brochure)              – p. 282       (COPY Fig. 6.10 on p. 285)

4.     Chapter 6 – C06SA02 (brochure)              – p. 324       (COPY Fig. 6.29 on p. 325)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 8

 

4.     Chapter 7 – C07EX01 (ticket/stubs) – p. 331       (COPY Fig. 7.4 on p. 334)

5.     Chapter 7 – C07SA02 (postcard)               – p. 373       (COPY Fig. 7.27 on p. 374)

6.     Chapter 7 – C07EX05 (4-sided card)         – p. 360       (COPY Fig. 7.22 on p. 364)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 9

 

4.     Chapter 8 – C08EX02 (web page)             – p. 391       (COPY Fig. 8.12 on p. 396)

5.     Chapter 8 – C08EX04 (online form) – p. 408       (COPY Fig. 8.19 on p. 410)

6.     Chapter 8 – C08SA01 (web page)             – p. 419       (COPY Fig. 8.22 on p. 420)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 10

 

3.     Production Test – Unit 2

 

a.      C05EX02 (announcement)         – p. 229       (COPY Fig. 5.19 on p. 232)

b.     C06SA01 (6-panel brochure)      – p. 323       (COPY Fig. 6.28 on p. 324)

c.      C07EX02 (form)                       – p. 340       (COPY Fig. 7.11 on p. 343)

d.     C08EX05 (online form)              – p. 411       (COPY Fig. 8.20 on p. 414)

e.      C07EX04 (mail merge cards)      – p. 349       (COPY Fig. 7.16 on p. 354)

 

4.     Theory Test – Unit 2

 

The theory test is in the “Theory Test” section on the homepage. You may use your book when taking the test.

 

NOTE:  You only get one attempt and there is a 1-hour limit. So make sure you have allotted at least an hour to complete the theory test because if you exit, you will NOT be allowed access a second time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIT 3 - ASSIGNMENTS

 

All assignments will be graded on the number of errors and the formatting.

 

Each assignment will be worth 5 points. Proofread your assignments carefully. For each error, one half of a point will be deducted.

 

When an assignment is complete, put your name, chapter number, and assignment number in a footer on the first page of each assignment. Save each assignment.

 

Submit your assignments to your instructor, through the WebCT site, following the directions under the “Submitting Assignments” icon. Submit them one at a time as soon as you complete them. The weekly assignments are due on Friday of each week, but you can submit them earlier if completed.

 

REFER means to use the data in the problem and create a project similar to the one you are referring to.

COPY means to make your project look EXACTLY like the one you are copying. Use the same graphics, same fonts, same everything.

 

 

 

WEEK 11

 

5.     Chapter 9 – C09EX03 (PowerPoint)          – p. 458       (COPY Fig. 9.31 on p. 464)

6.     Chapter 9 – C09EX04 (PowerPoint)          – p. 469       (COPY Fig. 9.37 on p. 474)

 

 

 

WEEK 12

 

5.     Chapter 9 – C09SA01 (PowerPoint) – p. 480       (REFER to Fig. 9.31 on p. 464)

(Create 9 slides, use 5 graphics)

6.     Chapter 9 – C09SA02 (certificate)             – p. 482       (REFER to Fig. 4.22 on p. 183)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 13

 

7.     Chapter 10 – C10SA01 (nameplates)         – p. 520       (REFER to Fig 10.10 on p. 505)

8.     Chapter 10 – C10SA02 (newsletter) – p. 520       (COPY Fig. 10.13 on p. 521)

9.     Chapter 10 – C10SA03 (newsletter) – p. 522       (REFER to Fig. 10.9 on p. 503)

 

 

 


WEEK 14

 

7.     Chapter 11 – C11EX01 (header/footer)      – p. 531       (COPY Fig. 11.6 p. 2 on p. 534)

8.     Chapter 11 – C11SA02 (newsletter) – p. 571       (COPY Fig. 11.22 on p. 573)

9.     Chapter 11 – C11EX07 (p. 2 Cont.) – p. 556       (COPY Fig. 11.17 on p. 558)

(Open C11EX01 in Step 1a.)

10. Chapter 11 – C11EX08 (p. 2 Cont.) – p. 559       (COPY Fig. 11.19 on p. 561)

11. Chapter 11 – C11EX09 (p. 2 Cont.) – p. 563       (COPY Fig 11.20 p. 2 on p. 566)

 

 

 

 

WEEK 15

 

5.     Production Test – Unit 3

 

a.      U02PA03 (PowerPoint)             – p. 488       (REFER to Fig. 9.31 on p. 464)

(use a graphic on each slide)

b.     C09EX02 (PowerPoint)             – p. 446       (COPY Fig. 9.20 on p. 449)

c.      U03PA01 (newsletter)                – p. 575       (REFER to Fig. 10.9 on p. 503)

d.     U03PA02 (newsletter)                – p. 576       (REFER to Fig 11.20 on p. 566)

e.      U03PA03 (cover page)               – p. 577       (REFER to Fig. 2.17 on p. 63)

(Include name of school, city,

your name, graphics, lines, and

title: Desktop Publishing)

 

6.     Theory Test – Unit 3

 

The theory test is in the “Theory Test” section on the homepage. You may use your book when taking the test.

 

NOTE:  You only get one attempt and there is a 1-hour limit. So make sure you have allotted at least an hour to complete the theory test because if you exit, you will NOT be allowed access a second time.