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Computer Applications Course Syllabus

by Laura Gast
December 17, 2009

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                               Laura Gast

 

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     1 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     1 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.

 

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 6.5

Author:            Chris Botello

Publisher:        Thompson Course Technology

 

Title:                Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004

Author:            Sherry Bishop & Piyush Patel

Publisher:        Thompson Course Technology

 

Title:                Adobe Photoshop CS

Author:            Elizabeth Eisner Reding

Publisher:        Thompson Course Technology

 

Title:                Macromedia Flash MX 2004

Author:            Jim Shuman & Piyush Patel

Publisher:        Thompson Course Technology

 

Title:                Adobe Indesign CS2 Revealed

Author:            Chris Botello

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

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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.

 

 

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