Computer Applications Course Syllabus
By Terrel, Joe
GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I & II
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title Computer Applications I & II
(Regional Course ID B2603 / Information Processing 1C)
(Regional Course ID B2613 / Information Processing 2D)
Instructor Joe Terrel
OfficeHours Monday – Friday
3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Prerequisites Computer Applications I – None
Computer Applications II – Must successfully complete Computer Applications I
CourseDescription
Certifications: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
Computer Applications I
Grades: 11 or 12 1st Year
This course provides occupational preparation for careers in the computer applications field through a focused curriculum in application software, procedures, and real-life situations. Students will gain hands-on training in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, multimedia, digital photography, video editing, desktop publishing, and web page design. Software used includes Microsoft Office 2007, Macromedia Director, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Maya, Acid Pro, and Premiere.
The students have the option of pursuing training sequences/tracks in the following areas:
• Multimedia
• Website Development & Design
• Desktop Publishing
• Office
Computer Applications II
Grades: 12 2nd Year
Students will apply and expand their knowledge learned in Computer Applications I, as well as learn additional applications. Students will also be able to continue the sequence/track that they begun in Apps I. Students will participate in classroom situations closely resembling actual on-the-job situations. In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in real-life jobs that will be produced for businesses. Through these experiences, students will gain insight into the work environment, thereby assisting their own transition from school to workplace. Students will learn entrepreneurship skills that will enable them to run their own business. Advanced students will operate every aspect of their small business from design to the finished product.
Articulation/Dual Credit with Joliet Junior College
OFS 114 Microsoft Office Suite
OFS 120 Adobe Photoshop
OFS 166 Microsoft Word for Windows
CIS 117 Introduction to Multimedia
CIS 126 Microsoft Office
CIS 221 Concepts of Web Design
Textbooks
Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques: Windows XP Edition
Author: Shelly Cashman Vermaat
Publisher: Thompson Course Technology
Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Advanced Concepts and Techniques
Author: Shelly Cashman Vermaat
Publisher: Course Technology, Cengage Learning
Title: Adobe Premiere Pro CS5
Author: Debbie Keller
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Title: Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
Author: Sherry Bishop
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Title: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Revealed
Author: Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Title: Macromedia Flash CS5
Author: Jim Shuman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Title: Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Digital Photographers
Author: Colin Smith & Tim Cooper
Publisher: Thompson Course Technology
Title: Learning Maya 7 / Foundation
Author: Marc-Andre Guindon, Cathy McGinnis & Roark Andrade
Publisher: Alias Learning Tools
Title: Acid Pro 6 Power! The Official Guide
Author: D. Eric Franks
Publisher: Thompson Course Technology
* Other textbooks may be utilized when necessary.
Required Student Material $20.00 Course Fee
Pen or Pencil
Grading Scale All GAVC students will be graded on the following scale:
A 93 – 100
B 85 – 92
C 77 – 84
D 70 – 76
F 0 – 69
Grading Plan Grade is based on accumulated points.
Careers & Job Outlook Careers include, but are not limited to Graphic Design, Video
Game Design, Video Production, Website Design, etc. You can
visit www.ilcis.intocareers.org to find out more information.
