Desktop+Publishing

** Assignment Code 11152  **  ** Course Description  ** ** Aim:  ** The use of desktop publishing can improve the effectiveness of the printed communications produced, is faster and less expensive than commercial printing, and helps to express imagination on paper in new ways. A proficiency in desktop publishing can provide students a definite advantage in the job market. ** Grade Level:  ** 9th-12th Grade ** Length: ** Semester Course ** Prerequisites:  ** Computer Applications 50 min. period ** Topics Covered:  **  v Career opportunities  v Desktop publishing hardware and software  v Variety of desktop publications  v Legal and ethical issues  v Design process  v Principles of typography  v Desktop publishing software skills  v Integration of text and graphic in desktop publications  v Desktop publishing design and layout  v Preparation of documents for publication  v Music editing and copyright laws ** Instructional Philosophy and Delivery Plan  ** ** Expectation  ** : Students will be expected to meet all the course goals by demonstrating their understanding of the basic concepts of each topic area. In order to pass the course students will need a minimum of 70%. ** Delivery Method:  ** Classroom activities include a variety of individual and group projects including advertising, production, ethics, picture editing, peer-editing, and printing for public use. Students in this course must be able to be self-starters and be able to handle projects independently. ** Community Involvement:  ** Students will also have to use community resources to complete individual and group projects. ** Assessment:  ** Assessment methods will include final projects as assigned. Rubrics will be used. Weekly grades will be given based on individual goals and journaling with self-evaluation. ** Course Standards  ** DP 1.1 Summarize career opportunities in the area of desktop publishing DP 2.1 Select hardware and software for creating desktop publications DP 2.2 Analyze desktop publishing documents DP 2.3 Explore legal and ethical issues related to desktop publishing DP 2.4 Apply the design process in the creation of a desktop publication DP 2.5 Analyze the principles of typography used in desktop publications DP 3.1 Apply techniques for setting up, formatting and editing documents DP 3.2 Demonstrate techniques for creating master pages, templates and style Sheets DP 4.1 Compose text and/or word processing files for desktop publications DP 4.2 Select graphics for desktop publications DP 5.1 Evaluate readability and attractiveness of desktop publications DP 5.2 Evaluate application of concepts related to space and dimension in   desktop publications DP 6.1 Analyze document for final publication DP 6.2 Prepare publication for commercial printing DP 6.3 Evaluate binding options for desktop publication ** South Dakota Educational Technology Content Standards  ** It is important that the course not only address the Course Standards, but also the South Dakota Educational Technology Standards. This course is should meet at least the basic level of the South Dakota Educational Technology Standards. ** Students understand the history and progression of technology in relation to the development and design of future technology  ** 9-12.NC.1.1 Compare and contrast how societal changes mirror innovations and emerging technologies. 9-12.NC.1.2 Predict how the evolution of technology will influence the design and development of future technology. ** Students analyze the parts of a technological system in terms f input, process, output, feedback. **  9-12.NC.2.1 Analyze technology systems to make informed choices ** Students analyze the relationships and the connections between technologies in different fields of study and how they apply to communities. **  9-12.NC.3.1 Analyze intended and unintended impacts of a system 9-12.NC.3.2 Integrate technology into school, home and community 9-12.NC.3.3 Evaluate technologies that increase educational and workplace opportunities ** Students understand the purpose and demonstrate the use of the design process in problem solving. **  9-12.NC.4.1 Compare and contrast other problem-solving and decision-making methods 9-12.NC.4.2 Formulate a technological solution using data-driven decision-making. ** Students understand the safe, ethical, legal, and societal issues related to technology. **  9-12.SI.1.1 Evaluate the need for acceptable use policies 9-12.SI.1.2 Compile a list of immediate and long-range effects of ethical and unethical uses of technology on individuals and society. ** Students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of technology. **  9-12.SI.2.1 Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. 9-12.SI.2.2 Compare and contrast society’s influence on technology and technology’s influence on society. ** Students recognize and demonstrate skills in operating technological systems. **  9-12.CT1.1 Incorporate knowledge and enhanced usage skills to create a product. 9-12.CT.1.2 Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software issues. ** Students use technology to enhance learning, extend capability, and promote creativity. **  9-12.CT.2.1 Utilize a virtual learning environment as a strategy to build 21st century learning skills 9-12.CT.2.2 Investigate to apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations 9-12.CT.2.3 Utilize online information resources routinely and efficiently to meet needs for collaboration, research, publication, communication, and productivity. ** Students evaluate and select information tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. **  9-12.CT.3.1 Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. 9-12.CT.3.2 Organize and manage personal/professional information using technology tools. (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondences). ** Students understand the purpose of information technologies to communicate with a variety of collaborators. **  9-12.CP.1.1 Collaborate with external peers, experts, and others by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works. ** Students exchange information and ideas for an identified purpose through Information technologies. **  9-12.CP.2.1 Adapt delivery of communication based on available information technologies. ** Students use technology to locate and acquire information. **  9-12.IL.1.1 Design a research project using a variety of technologies to find information to solve real world problems. ** Students determine the reliability and relevancy of information. **  9-12.IL.2.1 Independently evaluates the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information services. ** Major Projects and Assignments  ** · The “Longhorn”—a 72 page yearbook · Senior Slideshow complete with edited music and all converted to DVD format. · Senior composite for display · All athletic and fine arts award certificates ** Assessment Plan & Grading Scale  ** ** A  ** ** A-  **  ||  **  98-100%  ** ** 96-97%  **    **  94-95%  **  ||  Consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of quality and effort. Having all work in on time and completed to exceed expectations. Mastery in evaluating, synthesizing, and applying the knowledge. || **  B  ** ** B-  ** || **  92-93%  **    **  89-91%  **    **  87-88%  **  ||  Consistently demonstrates proficient knowledge with a good effort and quality of work. All assignments are complete and on time. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, analyze, synthesize and apply the principles. || **  C  ** ** C-  **  ||  **  84-86%  ** ** 80-83%  **    **  77-79%  **  ||  Demonstrates proficient knowledge and the ability to apply knowledge. Work shows average effort. A few assignments may be missed or late. || ** D   ** ** D-  **  ||  **  75-76%  ** ** 73-74%  **    **  72-70%  **  ||  Work shows minimal effort and some assignments are late or missing. Demonstrates a basic understanding of recalling or comprehending knowledge || 
 * Course Syllabus – Desktop Publishing CTE **
 * ** Grade  **  ||  **  Scale  **  ||  **  Description of Work  **  ||
 * ** A+  **
 * ** B+  **
 * ** C+  **
 * ** D+  **
 * ** F  **  ||  **  Below 70%  **  ||  Understanding is below basic. Work is of poor quality and does not meet standards or expectations.   ||