Desktop Publishing for the Office Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

POFI-2331-001 Desktop Publishing for the Office

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays and business applications. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Signature Series: Advanced Microsoft Word 2013: Desktop Publishing, by Arford, EMC Paradigm Publishing (ISBN 978-0-76385-211-5

Supplies

Signature Series: Advanced Microsoft Word 2013: Desktop Publishing, by Arford, EMC Paradigm Publishing (ISBN 978-0-76385-211-5
one USB portable storage devide (jump drive; travel drive, thumb drive, flash drive, etc.)

Student Performance

By the end of this course, the student should have knowledge  of in-depth desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles emphasizing layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications.

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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

Students are expected to follow the class schedule closely and have assignments prepared properly and ready to turn in at the beginning of class on the day they are due.

Please turn off your cell phone (and all other electronic devices) before coming to class.
Children, food, and/or drinks are not allowed in the computer labs.

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 products will result in a zero on the project or test in question.

Grading Criteria

Grading Scale: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 79-70 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F

Portfolio                                                                                            10 percent
Chapter Exercises                                                                           20 percent
Chapter Assessments and Unit Performance Assessments      70 percent
                                                                                                         100 percent                 

Assessments Grading Scale:
0 errors             =               100
1 error               =                 85
2 errors             =                 75
3 errors             =                 65
4 errors             =                 55
5+ errors           =                 50

PORTFOLIO: Submit at least 20 exercises and/or assessments (of your choosing) in a labeled/organized portfolio. You can choose to have a “hard copy” portfolio (in color) or you may save your portfolio as a CD. The samples included in your portfolio MUST be perfect and ready for submission to prospective employers. Hard-copy portfolios must be organized and labeled in a binder or folder. (Page protectors are optional)
 

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.

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