APPL11662
Computer Techniques |
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I: Administrative Information II: Course Details
III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version Public |
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Section I: Administrative Information
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Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2014
Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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Equivalents:
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Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A |
Course
Name (short): Computer Techniques
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
Visual Merchandising Arts
Program Coordinator(s):
Louise Franklin
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Originator: Christine Franch
Designate: Christine Franch
Version: 10.0
Status: Approved (APPR)
Calendar Description
Students are introduced to computer hardware and software with
emphasis on the Macintosh platform. Three basic forms of image
creation, manipulation and page layout are covered. Students learn a
vector based drawing program, manipulation of photographs and images
and the principles of page layout.
Typical Instructional Format
Lab
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42.0 |
Total hours: |
42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
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Section II: Course Details
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Detailed Description
Students are introduced to computer hardware and software with
emphasis on the Macintosh platform. Three basic forms of image
creation, manipulation and page layout are covered. Students learn a
vector based drawing program, manipulation of photographs and images
and the principles of page layout.
Through lectures, demos and in class hands on activity, students apply
computer software skills and design principles to related assignments.
Program Context
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Visual Merchandising Arts |
Program Coordinator: Louise Franklin |
Computer literacy is an
essential tool in the visual
merchandising industry.
Students learn how to produce
graphic visuals for
presentation purposes. This is
a pre-requisite for Visual
Literacy: Graphic Applications.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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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
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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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.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
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Communication
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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Numeracy |
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Information
Management |
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Personal
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Notes: N/A
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Louise Franklin
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement
of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences.
This course is eligible for challenge through the following
method(s):
Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
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Notes: Either is required.
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Section III: Topical Outline
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Fall 2014
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s): Cohen,S. (2012). In Design CS6 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual
Quick Start Guide. Berkley, California: Peachpit Press.
Applicable student group(s): Visual Merchandising Arts
Course Details:Description:
Unit 1: Introduction to Mac platform and Creative Suite Design tools
[Weeks 1-4]
Topics:
- MAC intro
- SLATE intro - assignments/contact
- www introduction & research techniques
- Creative Suite introduction
- InDesign introduction
- Illustrator introduction
- Importing graphics
- Photoshop introduction
- Setting up a Document & working with Pages
- File management
- Introduction to Colour
- Working with objects
- Flowing and Editing Text
- In-class Exercises due (5%)
Unit 2: Creating layouts in InDesign [Weeks 5-8]
Topics:
- Working with Colour
- Working with typography
- Modifying graphics
- Outputting & exporting
- Typing on a path
- Working with Transparencies & effects
- Assignment 1 due (10%)
- Test 1 (20%)
Unit 3: Spreadsheets and Tables [Weeks 9-11]
Topics:
- Creating tables
- Microsoft excel introduction
- Working with special characters
- Assignment 2 due (15%)
Unit 4: Presentations [Weeks12-14]
Topics:
- Creating Presentations
- InDesign - creating rich and interactive documents
- Presentations
- Review of all topics
- Assignment 3 (20%)
- Test 2 (30%)
Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original,
unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on
work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not
the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including
assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic
honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.
Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment
of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will
not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
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