Presentations and Publications is an introductory course designed for students with an interest in special topics to include desktop publishing, electronic presentations, imaging, web page design and graphics. This course will equip the student with the necessary technology tools for personal use, employment and advanced education.
Instructional activities will be provided in a classroom or a lab utilizing individualized instruction and electronic learning services. Textbooks, workbooks, simulation projects, appropriate support software, Internet activities and alternative resources may be used.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- Determine the appropriate situations for using desktop publishing or presentation graphic software.
- Determine the appropriate software for a presentation task.
- Demonstrate the ability to use software packages associated with publications, presentations, and web page.
- Use computer graphics, capture computer images, or other multi-media sources (i.e. sound, video, etc.) to enhance communications.
- Learn layout design techniques for publications and presentations.
- Use graphic input devices such as scanners, video captures, and other digital devices.
- Save graphics to various file formats.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of computer usage with using and modifying information.
- Demonstrate ability to work with reference materials, documentation and other related resources
- Create desktop publications, electronic presentations, and design a Web page for personal use or use in a portfolio for employment opportunities or continued education in a presentations and publications career field.