Desktop Publishing for the Office Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFI-2331-001 Desktop Publishing for the Office

Prerequisites

POFI 2340 -minimum grade of C or demonstrated competence

Course Description

In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing and use of design principles to create publishing material using word processing desktop publishing features. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics and multiple page displays.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Microsoft Advanced Word 2007 Desktop Publishing, by Arford, EMC Paradigm Publishing

\ ISBN 978-0-76383-118-9
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Supplies

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1. \ Microsoft Advanced Word 2007 Desktop Publishing, by Arford, EMC Paradigm Publishing, ISBN 978-0-76383-118-9
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2. \ One USB portable storage device (Jump drive, Travel drive, Thumb dr

   Student Performance

   \ The student will define desktop publishing terminology; manipulate text and graphics to create a balanced and focused layout; and create fliers, brochures, and multiple page documents according to specified procedures.

   \ The student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department:
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   1. \ Define desktop publishing terminology.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19, C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   2. \ Manipulate text and graphics to create a balanced and focused layout.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   3. \ Create fliers, brochures, and multiple page documents according to specified procedures.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16, F17)
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   4. \ Produce specific office-style documents using desktop publishing components through various software.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,DF3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   5. \ Identify font and point sizes.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1, F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   6. \ Create page layouts consisting of building each page, selecting and spacing the text, and inserting graphics.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   7. \ Create letterhead and business cards, design fliers and booklets; create trifolds, customize newsletters*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19, C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   8. \ Draw using specific drawing software.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19, C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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      \ *(Refers to SCANS-the Secretary`s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The SCANS will be explained by your instructor at the first class meeting.)
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   In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

   If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

   Expected Student Behavior

   See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.
   
   CELL PHONES: Please turn off your cell phone before entering class.

   PLAGIARISM, CHEATING AND INDIVIDUAL WORK ETHIC:  The Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct is strictly adhered to when dealing with plagiarism, cheating and duplication of work product.  Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the project or test in question.

   Grading Criteria

   GRADING SCALE

   POFI 2331, Desktop Publishing for the Office, 2011FA

   Word 2007 Chapter Exercises                                 30 percent
   Unit Performance Assessments & Chapter
      Skill Assessments                                                     70 percent                                                                                 

   Semester Grade                                                         100 percent

   Word 2007 Chapter exercises will be checked:  (total 42 exercises)
               42-40 completed exercises = A           
               39-37 completed exercises = B
               36-34 completed exercises = C
               33-31 completed exercises = D
               30-28 completed exercises = F
               Below 28 completed exercises = 0

   (You MUST complete at least 28 chapter exercises.  Regardless of other grades, if you do NOT complete at least 28 chapter exercises, your course grade will be an F.)

   Word 2007 Chapter Skill Assessments and Unit Performance Assessments will be graded (see grading scale):  (There are 32 chapter skill assessments and unit performance assessments.)

   Weekly lab assignments as stated on the course schedule.  No late chapter exercises will be accepted for any reason.

   You must label your chapter exercises and other assignments properly in order to receive credit.  Staple all printed material assigned for that chapter exercise or other assignment together.  On the top sheet in the top right corner, handwrite your first and last name; on the next line, your class (DTP, T/R, 9:00-10:15 a.m.); on the next line, the exercise number or assessment number.  At the top right corner of each exercise or assessment, you must write that exercise or assessment number.

                           Remember:  no name, or no class, or no number = no count!!

   Chapter exercises and/or other assignments are to be placed in box labeled:  BAILEY, DTP, T/R, 9:00-10:15 a.m., which is located on the counter in Dutton Hall.

   There is no comprehensive final examination. 

   If you have NO absences or tardies during the semester, add three points to your semester grade.

   Attendance

   \ Employees in the business world are expected to be at work promptly each day; therefore, students in business classes are expected to be in class promptly each day. This class meets twice per week. After two absences for any reason, 1 point will be deducted from the semester average for two absences (4+). There are no excused absences. Two tardies equal one absence. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a class, it will
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   Calendar

   POFI 2331, DESKTOP PUBLISHING FOR THE OFFICE, COURSE SCHEDULE
   9:00-10:15 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday
   Fall 2011

   Tuesday, Aug. 23	Course Syllabus Chapter 1 Assignment:  Have book and all required supplies Read Chapters 1 and 2 Lab Assignment:  None
   Thursday, Aug. 25	Chapter 1 Due—Exercises 1.1, 1.2 and Assessments 1.2, 1.3. (Print a perfect (corrected) copy of each exercise and skill assessment as you progress though this course.  Keep these copies to create a portfolio of your work.) Lab Assignment:  Chapter 2 Exercises 2.1-2.6 and Skill Assessments 2.1-2.3.
   Tuesday, Aug. 30	Chapter 2
   Thursday, Sept. 1	Chapter 2 Lab Assignment:  Chapter 2
   Tuesday, Sept. 6	Chapter 2 Exercises and Assessments Due! Lab Assignment:  Read Chapter 3
   Thursday, Sept. 8	Chapter 3 Exercises 3.1-3.6 Lab Assignment:  Chapter 3
   Tuesday, Sept. 13	Chapter 3
   Thursday, Sept. 15	Chapter 3 Exercises 3.1-3.6 Due! Lab Assignment:  Chapter 3 Skill Assessments 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
   Tuesday, Sept. 20	Chapter 3 Assessments Due! Lab Assignment:  Read Chapter 4
   Thursday, Sept. 22	Chapter 4 Exercises 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
   Tuesday, Sept. 27	Chapter 4
   Thursday, Sept. 29	Chapter 4 Exercises 4.1-4.5 Due! Lab Assignment:  Chapter 4 Skill Assessments 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4.  Read Chapter 5

    

   Tuesday, Oct. 4	Chapter 4 Skill Assessments 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 Due! Unit 1 Performance Assessments U1.1-U1.5 Chapter 5 Exercises 5.1-5.5
   Thursday, Oct. 6	Unit 1 Performance Assessments U1.1-U1.5 Due! Chapter 5 Exercises
   Tuesday, Oct. 11	Chapter 5 Exercises
   Thursday, Oct. 13	Chapter 5 Exercises 5.1-5.5 Due! Lab Assignment:  Chapter 5 Skill Assessments 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.  Read Chapter 6.
   Tuesday, Oct. 18	Chapter 5 Skill Assessments 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Due! Chapter 6 Exercises 6.1-6.6
   Thursday, Oct. 20	Chapter 6 Exercises Lab Assignment:  Work on Chapter 6 Exercises
   Tuesday, Oct. 25	Chapter 6 Exercises
   Thursday, Oct. 27	Chapter 6 Exercises Due! Lab Assignment:  Chapter 6 Skill Assessments 6.1, 6.2.  Read Chapter 7.
   Tuesday, Nov. 1	Chapter 7 Exercises 7.1-7.7
   Thursday, Nov. 3	Chapter 7
   Tuesday, Nov. 8	Chapter 7 Exercises Due!
   Thursday, Nov. 10	Chapter 7 Assessments 7.1-7.3 Lab Assignment:  Chapter 7 Skill Assessments 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and Unit 2 Performance Assessments U2.1, U2.2, U2.4.  Read Chapter 8
   Tuesday, Nov. 15	Chapter 7 Skill Assessments 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and Unit 2 Performance Assessments Due! Chapter 8 Exercises 8.1-8.9
   Thursday, Nov. 17	Chapter 8 Exercises Lab Assignment:  Chapter 8 Exercises 8.1-8.9, Assessments 8.1 and 8.2.  Read Chapter 9
   Tuesday, Nov. 22	Chapter 9 Exercises 9.1-9.9
   Thursday, Nov. 24	Thanksgiving Holiday
   Tuesday, Nov. 29	Chapter 9 Exercises Lab Assignment:  Chapter 9 Exercises 1-9 and Chapter 9 Skill Assessments 9.2 & 9.3.
   Thursday, Dec. 1	Chapter 9 Exercises 9.1-9.9 and Chapter 9 Skill Assessments 9.2 & 9.3 Due! Unit 3 Performance Assessments U3.1 and U3.2
   Tuesday, Dec. 6	Unit 3 Performance Assessments U3.1 and U3.2 Lab Assignment:  Unit 3 Performance Assessments U3.1 and U3.2
   Thursday, Dec. 8	Final Examination: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  Unit 3 Performance Assessments U3.1

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