Description:

In this career-related course, students will create page layout documents using a variety of basic techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will produce text material with complex tabs and indents and style attributes. Upon successful completion of the course, students will also be able to group and distribute multiple elements and demonstrate a basic proficiency with drawing tools, multiple document work, drop caps, text rotation, locking items and threading text blocks. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $15 to $90.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Create, save and duplicate a new document.
2. Import text from other applications.
3. Alter typeface, style, point size and leading.
4. Use the Pointer and Text tools.
5. Use the Control palette.
6. Alter the monitor setting for grays and colors.
7. Move text from one text block to another.
8. Create multiple page documents.
9. Sort pages.
10. Create specifications for indents and tabs.
11. Add specifications for ruled lines.
12. Create a baseline shift for a line of type.
13. Divide text into multiple columns.
14. Link text across multiple text blocks and pages.
15. Alter screen magnifications.
16. Create a hanging indent.
17. Alter margin settings.
18. Create custom dashes and stripes.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Create and Organize Text Elements
   A. Create and save, duplicate and move a document.
   B. Duplicate and move a document.
   C. Import text from three different applications.
   D. Alter typeface, style, point size and leading.
   E. Move text using the Control palette.
   F. Move text from one text box to another.
   G. Link text from one text box to another.
   H. Add a ruled line and space after paragraph.
   I. Create a baseline shift and offset for a line of text.
   J. Divide text into multiple columns.
   K. Create a hanging indent.
   L. Create right justified numbers for paragraphs.
   M. Add right and left tabs.
   N. Alter margin settings.
   O. Create multiple pages.
   P. Create textwraps around objects.
   Q. Alter document setup attributes.
   R. Spell-check a document.
   S. Add a master page and alter page guides.
   T. Scale type.
   U. Kern type.
   V. Create and apply styles.
   W. Convert text to an outline.
   X. Fill a text outline with a graphic image.
   Y. Add a stroke to an outline of text.
   Z. Print a document.

II. Create and Import Graphic Elements
   A. Import graphic images.
   B. Draw graphic shapes.
   C. Merge graphic shapes.
   D. Create gradients.
   E. Group objects.
   F. Scale objects.
   G. Rotate objects.
   H. Lock objects.
   I. Impose pages for printing.
   J. Create Bézier paths and shapes.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

   A minimum of 5 projects   80% of grade
   A minimum of 1 exam       20% of grade
   Total                    100%

Grading Criteria:
   A = 90 - 100%  
   B = 80 -  89%     
   C = 70 -  79%     
   D = 60 -  69%  
   F =  0 -  59%

Caveats:

1. Computer Literacy Expectations: Students will need basic file management, word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of the course projects. This knowledge may be acquired through prior experience or by taking one of the JCCC introductory computer courses.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.