APPL13693
Computer Skills
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version   Public
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  Credit Value: 1.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): Computer Skills
School:
All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Music Theatre - Performance
Program Coordinator(s): Gregory Peterson
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Originator: Tracy Smith
Designate: Tracy Smith
Version:
5.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
Independent self-employed performance artists need computer skills to help sustain and promote themselves in the commercial market and aid them in their professional life. This course is intended to give an overview of the types of basic computer application skills needed to process documents, do market promotions and interact with media sources.

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture
21.0
Total hours: 21.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: Course Delivery: 1.5 hrs/wk Midi Lab x 14 wks = 21 hrs Instructor: Ann Szeto

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Independent self-employed performance artists need the technology skills to help sustain and promote themselves in the commercial market and aid them in their professional life. This course is intended to give an overview of the types of basic computer application skills needed to help them succeed. Students explore the basic computer skills necessary for independent performance artists, including word processing, mail merge, list maintenance, Internet browsing, e-mail, scanning, basic photo-editing, downloading JPEG and MP3 files, and rudimentary web page creation.

Program Context

 
Music Theatre - Performance Program Coordinator: Gregory Peterson
This semester one course is a component of the inter- disciplinary courses that ensure Music Theatre students have a broad skill set to support their Sheridan experience and their careers.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
 Critical Performance
Successful students will have demonstrated appropriate use of various 
application softwares knowledge of basic computer skills including 
the application softwares of Microsoft Office, MAC OS X Panther, 
internet browsing, e-mail, photo-editing and web page design. 

Learning Outcomes:
1. Launch all application softwares included in this course
2. Download, scan and perform basic photo editing using JPEG
3. Create a rudimentary web page
4. Browse the internet for specific information
5. Use email and file using self-created folders; also create MP3 
   files
6. Create files using Microsoft Office and Mac OS X Panther
7. Perform all basic file maintenance:save (to hard drive and CD), 
   copy, delete,print, compress, backup
8. Demonstrate reliability, independence, time management and 
   responsibility in meeting deadlines and in preparedness
9. Demonstrate co-operative and professional etiquette in working 
   within groups

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
10%      Attendance, Professional Etiquette, Participation, and 
         Progress
30%      Word Processing Project 
30%      Internet Research Project 
30%      Web Design Project 
100%     TOTAL

A successful course is the result of a meaningful partnership between
the teacher and the student.  Each individual plays a significant
part.  The course outline focuses on the instructor's responsibility.
The student's responsibility includes: regular attendance,
preparation, assignments and practical work done on time, written work
presented in accurate and legible format, professional etiquette,
disciplined work attitude, working well with peers and prompt
communication with the teacher.

Participation Assessment:

Professional Behaviour
Students will be continually evaluated on in-class professional 
behaviour based on the following criteria:

- active participation
- courteous co-operation
- the ability to take direction
- the ability to communicate effectively with classmates and
  with the instructor
- professional etiquette
	
Reduction of Grades for Unapproved Missed Classes

NOTE: in the case of courses with multiple components, these 
deductions will occur in the final, overall grade of the course)

- First time - the student loses 5 marks off the final grade 
  for the course 
- Second time - the student loses an additional 10 marks 
  off the final grade for the course (for a total reduction of 15  
  marks)
- Third time - the student receives a written warning of the 
  risk of failing the course from Program Coordinator 
- Fourth time - the student receives an F Grade in the course

Full attendance is expected and recorded. Absences due to
extraordinary circumstances must be requested and approved by the
program coordinator and instructor by 9am on that day. The student has
the complete responsibility for any work missed and assignments due
for the next class.

Reduction of grades may be waived only at the discretion of the
program coordinator in consultation with the instructor.
Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X Communication X Critical Thinking & Problem Solving   Interpersonal
  Numeracy X Information Management   Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Multiple PLA Contacts

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
X   X    

Notes: N/A

 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
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 2009
Professor: Tba
Textbook(s):
N/A

Applicable student group(s): Music Theatre - Performance Program
Course Details:
Description:

Week 1:  - Introduction to the Mac
Week 2:  - Introduction to Microsoft Office and Word
Week 3:  - Word Processing
Week 4:  - Mail Merge in Word Processing
Week 5:  - File Storage and Management
Week 6:  - Browsing the Internet                    (Assignment Due)
Week 7:  - Sending and Receiving e-mail
Week 8:  - Scanning and Basic Photo Editing
Week 9:  - Downloading and Converting MP3 Files     (Assignment Due)
Week 10: - Web-Page Design
Week 11: - Web-Page Design
Week 12: - Final Project Presentations
Week 13: - Final Project Presentations              (Assignment Due
Week 14: - Assessments


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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