AST 253 - Desktop Publishing I - 3 Credits 
Professor:  Eloise Newsome
 
Overview

In this course, you will be introduced to specific desktop publishing software. You will learn document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets and graphics. This is a hands-on internet course, which may be repeated to learn different desktop publishing software. It is designed to familiarize students with the features of a desktop publishing software package and enable them to design and develop publications on a microcomputer.  You will choose from Photoshop CS or InDesign CS.
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Objectives
  If you complete this course and do well, you will be able:
 To define desktop publishing.
  • To create text.
  • To know the features of a desktop publishing software package.
  • To create, format, edit, and print layouts.
  • To import and place text and graphics.
  • To print and save documents.
  • To use fonts, type styles and graphics to enhance publications.
Prerequisites
The following are required for entry into this course:
  • an understanding of basic computer terminology
  • basic word processing knowledge
  • ability to work in a Windows environment
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Materials
 

Required Texts 
The required textbooks for this course are: 

Textbook: Adobe InDesign CS2 Revealed, Deluxe Education Edition, Chris Bottel, Thomson Course Technology, 2006.

Software: Adobe InDesign CS2

    OR 

    Textbook:  Adobe Photoshop CS - Design Professional, Elizabeth Eisner Reding. Thomson Course Technology, 2004 . 

    Software:  Adobe Photoshop CS 

For information on how to order your course materials, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/.
   
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Grading
 
 
InDesign Assignments
Possible Points
Discussion Forum 1, 2, 3 (15 points each(
45
20 Projects (15 each)
200
Exam 1 and 2 (100 each)
200
3 Group Discussion Forums
65
Final Exam 
100
Photoshop Assignments
Possible Points
3 Discussion Forums (15 points each)
45
25 Projects (15 each)
375
2 Exams (100 each)
200
Portfolio Projects 70
3 Group Forums 45
Final Exam 100
 
Grading Scale

InDesign Final Grades will be based on the following scale: 
A = 549-610 points 
B = 487-548 points
C = 425-486 points 
D = 363-424 points 
F = Fewer than 363 points

Photoshop Final Grades will be based on the following scale:
A = 752-835 points
B = 670-753 points
C = 585-669 points
D = 502-585 points
F = Less than 502 points 
 
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Exams
  You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. Testing Centers will NOT let you take an exam if you bring your children.  This is an issue of liability. 

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here. 

At all Testing Centers, you will be required to show photo identification to take your examination. This may be an official driver's license, a DMV ID, or a military ID. You will also be required to provide the appropriate Exam Pass found on your course web site or in the Syllabus, and your NovaConnect ID (also called your Student Number and EmplID). To look up your NovaConnect ID before you go to the testing center, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/. 

If you have received a W grade, you must have written permission from your instructor to take exams. Be sure to take this permission with you to the Testing Center to take the exam. 

Proctor Request Form 

Campus Learning Resource Centers 
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ELI Policies and Procedures
  This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. 
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Contacting the Instructor
  You may contact me through regular email at enewsome@nvcc.edu or by telephone during my campus office hours at (703) 878-5629.  You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Woodbridge. 
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Beginning the Course
 
1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords. 
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email. 
3. Log on to your Blackboard account. 
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments. 

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. 

 

Overview | Objectives| Materials | Grading| Exams| ELI Policies and Procedures 
Contacting the Instructor | Beginning the Course