| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
$25
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| Prerequisites: |
OST1713 Word Processing I
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
Introduces the student to desktop publishing concepts and computer
graphics. The student will learn to use desktop publishing
software, the scanner, and the laser printer to create a variety of
professional looking business and personal documents. It is
designed for students interested in developing "hands-on" skill in
using desktop publishing software. |
| Required Materials: |
Books:
- STARK. MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2013 COMPLETE, 1st ed., Cengage, 2013. ISBN: 9781285167329
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| Supplemental Materials: |
Additional materials may be assigned by the instructor to supplement the required materials. -->
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| Special Requirements: |
None
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Upon course completion, the student will be able to:
- Understand the generic concepts of desktop publishing
- Produce professional looking documents using Microsoft Publisher
2010.
- Manipulate the desktop publishing software to create brochures,
newsletters, forms, advertising mail-outs, and other business
documents.
- Use of correct terminology in describing and specifying various
typefaces and be able to choose the most appropriate typeface
according to the target audience.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
To achieve these learning outcomes, the following will be
performed:
- Apply principles of balance, design, and creativity to attract,
interest, stimulate, and motivate the reader.
- Import word processing documents into a desktop publishing
program.
- Enhance documents with graphics, themes, and special effects.
- Create documents for personal applications.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the polices of the college and the department.
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Officer at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.
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