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Computer Applications II-Desktop Publishing
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SALMEN HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME Computer Applications II
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I. This is an advanced course for
students who are proficient in word processing. Students will integrate
basic layout and design concepts while using the desktop publishing features
of Microsoft Word. Critical thinking, decision making, and creativity will
be reinforced as students build a portfolio of documents to showcase their
mastery.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students who successfully complete this course will have mastered the
following competencies:
*Use and apply the design concepts of focus, balance, proportion, contrast,
directional flow, consistency, and color.
*Evaluate documents for the use of basic design concepts.
*Produce and enhance business and personal documents with variable page
layouts using standardized type and graphic design techniques while
incorporation word features such as watermarks, varying letter and word
spacing, styles, and AutoFormat.
*Manage Word document files and folders using a Windows operating sytem.
*Publish Word documents in a variety of formats, including PowerPoint
presentations and Web pages.
*Produce professional-looking flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 Pk Colored Cardstock Paper
1 Clear View Binder with paper protectors and dividers
1 Pen (Blue or Black Only)
$5.00 Lab Fee (Data Disks, Paper & Printer Supplies)
TEXT AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
Advanced Microsoft Word 2003 Desktop Publishing by Joanne Arford and Judy
Burnside (Signature Series)
Microsoft Powerpoint Core and Expert Certification by Meredith Flynn & Nita
Rutosky (Benchmark Series)
Integrated Business Projects by Olinzock,Arney & Skean
DEPARTMENT POLICIES
Class Rules: (No eating, drinking, or chewing gum is allowed)
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Come prepared with materials to work.
3. Raise your hand for assistance.
4. Remain in your assigned seat.
5. Respect yourself and others.
Computer Lab Rules:
* The St. Tammany Parish School Board requires all students to have a
Student Technology Agreement on file for a student to have access to the
Internet. No student will be allowed to access the Internet without it.
* It is every student's responsibility to respect the computers and property
of Salmen High School. Students are responsible for reporting damage
immediately. Any vandalism or mistreatment of school property will be
referred to the Assistant Principal in charge of discipline.
* Students must use their own disks. Borrowing another student's disk is
considered cheating and will be treated accordingly. No exceptions!
* Students are not allowed to change computer settings, screen savers,
screen tips or download from the Internet without permission.
* Additional guidelines and procedures are listed in the Guidelines and
Procedures Handout.
PREREQUISITES
Computer Applications I
ASSESSMENT POLICY
SCALE: DISTRIBUTION:
A 100-92 Daily Participation 30%
B 91-83 Assessment Projects/Portfolio 25%
C 82-74 Quizzes/Tests 20%
D 73-65 Homework 5%
F 64- 0 Nine Weeks Exam 20%
MAKE-UP WORK:
* It is the student's responsibility to find out what he has missed when he
returns from an absence. Failure to make up any missed work will result in a
grade of "0".
* Computer Assignments-all computer make-up work must be arranged with the
instructor and completed in the computer lab after school. Students must
turn in this work no later than one week after the deadline without penalty.
* Written Assignments-students have two (2) class meetings to make up a test
or assignment after an excused absence.
COURSE OUTLINE-FIRST NINE WEEKS
DATE ACTIVITIES
WEEK 1 Business Documents
WEEK 2 Business Documents
WEEK 3 Personal Documents
WEEK 4 Personal Documents
WEEK 5 Promotional Documents
WEEK 6 Promotional Documents
WEEK 7 Promotional Documents
WEEK 8 9 Weeks Project & Portfolio Assessment
WEEK 9 9 Weeks Test Preparation
WEEK 10 Web Pages
WEEK 11 PowerPoint
WEEK 12 PowerPoint
WEEK 13 PowerPoint
WEEK 14 PowerPoint
WEEK 15 Newsletters
WEEK 16 Newsletters
WEEK 17 9 Weeks Certification Test Preparation or PowerPoint Presentation
WEEK 18 Final Exam
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