AST 254 - Desktop Publishing II - 3 Credits 
Professor:  Eloise Newsome


Overview

In AST 254 you will be introduced to advanced features of desktop publishing software, culminating in the layout, and design of complex multi-page documents and photos.This is a hands-on internet course, which may be repeated to learn different software. It is designed to help the student use advanced enhancing techniques to produce long and/or complex documents and photos.  You may choose between InDesign CS2 (CS3 ) or Photoshop CS2 (CS3) software.

Prerequisites: AST 253 or the equivalent, an understanding of basic computer terminology, basic word processing knowledge, and the ability to work in a Windows environment.
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Objectives
 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

Prepare more advanced documents such as:

  • Enhanced Photos
  • Promotional Materials
  • Brochures and Pamphlets
  • Forms
  • Newsletters
  • Publications
  • Electronic Publications 
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Materials
 
Required Texts

Purchase one or the other. The required textbook for this course is: 

  • Textbook: Adobe InDesign CS2 @ Work (Projects You Can Use On the Job)--Required
    Adobe InDesign CS2 Revealed by Botello, ISBN 9781418839673 -- Reference
  • Software: "Adobe InDesign CS3" is the latest version and may be the only version available for purchase

OR

  • Textbook: Advanced Design Techniques in Adobe Photoshop CS@ Revealed by Chris Botello, w/CD
    ISBN 1418839736--Required
  • Software: "Adobe Photoshop CS3" is the latest version and may be the only version available for purchase
For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/
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Grading
 
 
Assignments - InDesign
Possible Points
Homepage 15
9 Assignments 255
2 Independent Challenges (50 points each) 100
4 Discussion Forums (5 points each) 20
3 Discussion Forum Assignments (15 points each) 45
3 Exams (100 points each) 300
Total Points for InDesign: 735
   
Assignments - Photoshop Possible Points
Homepage 15
5 Assignments 130
2 Discussion Forum Assignments (15 points each) 30
2 Discussion Forum Assignments (25 points each) 50
2 Discussion Forum Assignments (5 points each) 10
3 Exams (100 points each) 300
Total Points for Photoshop 535
 

 

Grading Scale

InDesign Grading Scale

A = 662 - 735 points
B = 661 - 588 points
C = 517 - 587 points
D = 441 - 516 points
F = Less than 441 points

Photoshop Grading Scale

A = 482 - 535 points
B = 428 - 481 points
C = 378 - 427 points
D = 321 - 377 points
F = Less than 321 points
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Exams
  In this course you will be taking two exams.

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