Syllabus
CSCI 114 — Electronic Publishing and Design — Spring 2012
Instructor: Mrs. Christine Moore

 

Office Hours:		Contact Information:
Mon	02:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Phone:	953-4997
Tue	10:45am - 12:15pm	Fax:	953-8154
Thurs	10:45am - 12:15pm	E-mail:	moorec@cofc.edu
	Appointments at other times are welcome.	Office:	JC Long Building, Rm. 225
		Website:	OAKS, or moorec.people.cofc.edu

Course Description

An investigation of electronic publishing and design theory and practice. Through the use of advanced application software skills, students will explore the tools of electronic communication, such as desktop publishing, web site design, introductory graphics and Internet resources.

Course Prerequisites

In order to be successful in this course, the student must be fluent with general computer usage. In particular, intermediate file management and word processing skills are expected.

Required Textbooks and Material

• Adobe InDesign CS4: The Professional Portfolio,
  (Published and authored by Against the Clock, Inc., Tampa, FL 2009)
  ISBN: 978-0981521664
  
• New Perspectives on HTML & XHTML Introductory, 5th Edition,
  by Patrick Carey. (Cengage Learning Publishers 2008)
  ISBN: 9781423925453
  Warning: Be sure you purchase the exact ISBN listed. It must be the 5th edition; and it must be Introductory version.
• USB flash drive for InDesign files; folder to store printed material.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• To perform basic image creation and editing with editing software.
• To make appropriate design decisions based on the publication and its audience.
• To design, create and publish web pages consistent with design principles and with current technology standards.
• To understand and use File Transfer Protocol to manage websites on a remote server.
• To understand and abide by intellectual property rights and licensing in the production of all publications.
• Develop a variety of documents using desktop publishing software.
• Demonstrate efficiency in completing assignments in order to maximize use of time.

Computer & Cell Phone Policy

We are in a classroom where everyone has a computer in front of them. There will be times when I will ask you to use the computer for an in-class activity, but other than that I don't expect you to use them while we are having class discussions or student presentations. In this class, you are forbidden from wearing headphones, texting, using Facebook, or using electronic devices in any way that is disruptive to learning.

 

Academic Integrity and Other Expected Behavior

All students are expected to adhere to the College of Charleston’s Honor Code (Bulletin & Student Handbook). Be sure to to familiarize yourself with the XF grade and the honor code system. Any violation of these rules and guidelines will be treated accordingly.

Disability Accommodation

Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me individually to discuss your specific needs. Also, please contact the College of Charleston, Center for Disability Services http://www.cofc.edu/~cds for additional help.

Attendance and Late Assignments

• Class attendance is critical to your success in this class. For classes that meet three days a week, no more three (3) unexcused absences are permitted. For classes that meet two (2) days a week, no more than two (2) unexcused absences are permitted.  Excess absences will result in 5 points being taken off your Final Grade.
• You are responsible for all activities in each class, whether you are present or not.  You are allowed to make-up classwork and tests only if you have an excused absence.
• Twenty-five (25) points will be deducted if your assignment is late. Late assignments must be submitted no later than the next class period.

Evaluation Scheme			Grading Scale
Homework and Class Work	35%		A	93 - 100
Project– Website Portfolio	20%		A-	90 - 92
Midterm Test (InDesign)	15%		B+	88 - 89
Photoshop Tutorials	10%		B	83 - 87
Final Exam (HTML only)	15%		B-	80 - 82
Attendance and Participation	5%		C+	78 - 79
	____		C	73 - 77
Total	100%		C-	70 - 72
			D	60 - 69%
			F	Less than 60%

How to Report an Absence

Go to 67 George Street (white house next to Stern Center) to discuss absences and fill out the appropriate forms. Or get forms online at: http://www.cofc.edu/studentaffairs/general_info/absence. Forms can also be faxed to the College at 953-2290.

Software Resources

The major software applications that we will use are Adobe InDesign CS4, Notepad, FTP programs, Photoshop , and web browsers for browsing the Internet and testing web pages. Adobe software programs are located in JCLong Lab, Room 218. This Lab is designed mostly for Computer Science majors, but you may use it whenever it is opened (generally from about 8am to 10pm). Additionally, you may acquire a 30-day free trial of InDesign CS5 from www.adobe.com. In addition to these two sources, you may use this classroom whenever there is not a class in session.