CIS 132 Integrated Design Syllabus CIS 136 Integrated Design Instructor Christie (Chrissy) Hughes Contact Information [email protected] ph: 517-796-8629 Office Hours 3p-5p EST, Mon. & Thurs. 1p-3p EST, Tues. (or by appointment) Online Office Hours 2p-4p EST, Wed. 11p-1p EST, Fri. JCC Distance Learning Support [email protected] Or, call 517.796.8408 or 888.522.8744 Course Description Learn the basics of desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign®. Students use computers and laser printers to create professional-looking publications that incorporate Illustrations and bit map graphics. Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: >The student will be capable of recognizing aesthetic desktop publishing documents. >To create an assortment of publications, including: advertisement and newsletters. >The student will work with prepress and production techniques Topics Topics include: working with text, images, creating graphics, advanced techniques, making books, working with tabs and tables, color, preparing and exporting documents for print. Course Text & Other Requirements Course Technology, Adobe InDesign® CS5 Revealed, Chris Botello, ISBN 10: 1-111-13049-3 For this class, you will need to use a flash drive and a scanner. You also need to have access to Adobe® InDesign® CS5. 1 of 8CIS 136 Integrated Design Syllabus Academic Calendar Fall 2011 Classes Begin August 30th (Term Begins August 29th) Last Day of Classes December 13th (end of term Dec. 18th) Teaching Strategies August 29th - December 18 The teaching strategies for this course include facilitated discussion (with visuals as needed), demonstration, class discussion, hands-on guided practice, and feedback. How to be Successful in this Course 1. Plan your schedule >>Plan ahead to determine times that you can set aside for coursework. Be present for class weekly. Login to the class website a minimum of 2-3 times per week to stay up to date on any additional announcements. Announcements will be posted in JetNet. 2. Read and complete text assignments >> The textbook and online help are key resources for this class; use them regularly. Exhaust your solutions to become a better problem solver. Read and follow the step-by-step instructions for each chapter, before relying on a partner/instructor to hold your hand. 3. Be professional in your work >> The assigned non-textbook projects can be excellent portfolio pieces for further education and/or employment interviews; plan extra time for these projects and put forth your best effort. Sloppy work is not given full points. 4. Turn in assignments on time >> Homework assignments and class exercises will be accepted up to one week after the due-date with a 20% penalty; any work submitted after this grace period will not be accepted. Turn in your work via JetNet and check your grades frequently. 5. Back-up your work.We all know technology can be unpredictable, so save copies of your assignments. Create a file/folder on your hard drive called CIS132. Grading Students are responsible for completing and submitting the material and assignments covered each week. Notify your instructor if you are going to miss class, or any work. Published Images You will be collecting information and designs created in Illustrator. This information will be shared via JetNet on the designated dates. You must post your report and comment on a minimum of three classmates’ report for full credit. More information will be posted in Course Materials on how to complete, post, and review other Published Images. Chapter Exercises You will be following the instructions in each chapter and at the end of each chapter to learn new techniques, and completing each step using Adobe® InDesign®. Furthermore, you will complete the assigned work delivered each week in class. It is not guaranteed that you will be following the chapters in numerical order; please be present in class to follow the direction of this course and read the Weekly Assignments/Announcements located on JetNet for any updates. Save all files with the author’s suggested file name and Submit them to me via JetNet. (Do not include spaces in your file names!) At times you may have more than one file to upload, you can upload the files individually or place the files in a folder, zip that folder and then upload the zipped folder. The point value overview for each chapter exercise will be given to you in the syllabus and point value earned will be posted in JetNet | Grades upon required submission. 2 of 8CIS 136 Integrated Design Syllabus Projects Projects will be delivered in class and will be listed in JetNet. Projects should be completed using techniques covered to date. Exams Exams will cover all techniques covered to the date of the exam. You will be notified as to when and how to take the exams. All exams are accumulative in nature, that is, you are responsible for all material previously covered or assigned. There will be two parts to each exam, a hands-on part where you com- plete a small project using InDesign and a written component with True/False and Multiple Choice questions. (Approximately 40% of the total grade.) JetNet Weekly Links Assignment links in JetNet are available Monday of the current week, and will close at the start of class the following week. How to Submit Work via JetNet 1. After entering our course in JetNet, click the icon relating to the assignment you wish to upload. 2. Locate the name of the class assignment in the center of the screen or press Grades on the left side of the screen. 3. Click Edit when typing in a message/note for the instructor and/or Browse to send a file (navigate to where your work is located, select/highlight it, and then click Upload this File). 4. Click on the Send for Marking button and finally click Yes for the final submission. 5. If you are submitting multiple files, click the Browse button again for each file you wish to upload. (It’s better to zip multiple files so you can submit as one file.) At the End of Each Course, Each Student is Assigned a Final Grade as Follows: Grade Criteria Textbook Chapters & Step-by-Step (11) @ 20 points each = 225 pts Projects (given throughout the term) (2) @ 50 points each = 125 pts Final Project – (1) @ 100 points each = 100 pts Exams (3) @ 60 points each = 150 pts