Critical Performance

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability
to work with various software applications and understand basic
digital technologies.

Learning Outcomes 

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:

1.  Explain computer terms and terminology associated with MAC O/S.
2.  Describe file management concepts and principles associated with 
    MAC O/S. 
3.  Use page layout and illustration software to design documents.
4.  Apply appropriate typefaces, sizes and styles to layouts for 
    optimal effect.
5.  Manipulate images to enhance layout design.
6.  Prepare files for printing using prepress tools. 
7.  Exhibit professional behaviours and attitude including: 
    - Integration of peer and instructor critiques
    - Working collaboratively
    - Attending class regularly and meeting project due dates
    - Development of unique design solution
    - Practicing of health and safety procedures

In-class Exercises :    5%
Assignment 1:          10%
Assignment 2:          15%
Assignment 3:          20%
Test 1: 	       20%
Test 2: 	       30%
Total:                100%


Faculty members of the Visual Merchandising Arts Program at Sheridan encourage students 
to submit all projects on time as this is excellent training for the professional 
merchandising industry.

All assignments and exercises must be submitted at the beginning of the class on the date 
specified in the assignment brief, unless otherwise specified by the professor. If an 
assignment is handed in by the end of class, it will receive a 10% grade reduction. An 
assignment submitted within one week will receive a 30% grade reduction. Assignments 
more than one week late will not be graded unless a prior arrangement has been made 
with the professor.

If there is a valid reason for the late assignment, the student must email the professor no 
later than the date the assignment is due to indicate it will be late. If the reason is deemed 
to be valid, there will be no late penalty. The student is expected to submit the assignment 
on the first day they return to the college for classes.

There will be no resubmission of work unless, under exceptional circumstances, this has 
been agreed to or suggested by the professor.

All in - class exercises, activities, tests and quizzes must be completed during scheduled 
class time or a grade of zero will be issued. Make up in-class exercises will not be 
permitted.

Submissions to the mailroom are not recommended. Assignments lost via this submission 
method may not be re-submitted at a later date.

It is the student¿s responsibility to obtain notes, handouts or project instructions from a 
classmate should they be absent from class.  Lectures will not be repeated and handouts 
will not be provided the following week.

If the student has negotiated the opportunity to complete a make-up test/assignment, it 
must be completed within two weeks of the original due date, or the mark will revert to 
"0".

Please Note: No allowances will be made for students to write tests at a different time or 
date because of vacations or work plans. These are not considered to be an appropriate 
reason for absence from tests or assignments.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Notes:  Either is required.