Course Title: Produce complex desktop published documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: COSC6084C
Course Title: Produce complex desktop published documents
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5314 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4815
Course Contact Email: mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Dzintra Boyd
Phone: 9925 4269
Email: dzintra.boyd@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to design and produce complex, desktop published documents.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents |
Element: |
1. Prepare to produce desktop published documents |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements and using work organisation strategies |
Element: |
2. Design desktop published documents |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Design document to enhance readability and appearance, according to organisational and task requirements |
Element: |
3. Create desktop published documents |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Prepare, format and enter required text |
Element: |
4. Finalise desktop published documents |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Ensure pages. and combined graphics and text are composed correctly, to suit organisational and task requirements |
Element: |
5. Produce desktop published documents |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Review text for possible errors and omissions, and resolve any issues |
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to apply current document design and layout principles and use industry standard software to produce complex desktop published documents.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is co-delivered and assessed with CUIFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images.
In this course, you learn through -
1. In-class activities:
• lab-based lectures
• guest speaker
• teacher-directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching
• group discussion
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• workshopping of students’ own projects
• analysis/critique of work
2. Out-of-class activities:
• independent project based work
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Date (begins Monday) |
TOPICS AND ACTIVITIES |
ASSESSMENTS |
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents Elements
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CUIFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images Elements
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Week 1 July 2 |
Activity: Writing a professional email Assessment 1 assigned |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
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Week 2 July 9 |
Create Word documents Activity: Writing a professional business letter |
Assessment 1 DUE: Professional Email |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
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Week 3 July 16 |
Edit and review Word documents Activity: Edit and review a business report |
2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
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Week 4 July 23 |
Principles and Elements of Design Group Activity: Identify Principles and Elements of Design Assessment 2 assigned |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4
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1.1, 1.2
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Week 5 July 30 |
Introduction to Canva Activity: Design an event invitation |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4
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1.1, 1.2 |
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Week 6 August 6 |
Canva Continued Activity: Small business brochure |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4
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1.1, 1.2 |
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Week 7 August 13 |
Powerpoint Activity: Create a presentation |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Week 8 August 20 |
Photography basics |
Assessment 2 DUE: Professional Documents Folio |
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2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
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Week 9 August 27 |
Photoshop for Writers and Editors Activity: Photo editing Assessment 3 assigned |
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2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
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Week 10 Sept. 3 |
Introduction to InDesign Activity: InDesign Basics |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
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Week 11 Sept. 10 |
Elements of a Magazine Group Activity: Magazine analysis |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4
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3.2, 3.3, 3.4
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Mid Semester Break Monday September 17 to Friday 28 September (inclusive) |
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Week 12 Sept. 30 |
Putting it together: Using Indesign to create a magazine |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.2, 5.3
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4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
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Week 13 October 8 |
Putting it together: Using Indesign to create a magazine |
2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
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4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
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Week 14 October 15 |
Putting it together: Using Indesign to create a magazine |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
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Week 15 October 22 |
No classes |
Assessment 3 DUE: Magazine Publication |
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Week 16 October 29 |
No classes |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Recommended Texts |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
- Web-based material via Canvas, worksheets and handouts are provided.
- You will need to purchase a USB flash drive on which to backup your work.
- You are advised to bring a journal or notebook each week for note-taking and sketching design ideas.
- You may wish to bring headphones to class, though this is optional
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- participation in written exercises, in class and online
- research activities
- the application of learned skills, formats and insights to your writing tasks.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Assessment Task 1: Professional Email
You will be given a workplace scenario and be required to create a professional email.
Due: Week 2 (Sunday 15 July)
Assessment 2: Professional Documents Folio
You will submit a collection of documents that have been produced during class activities as your folio.
Due: Week 8 (Sunday 26 August)
Assessment Task 3: InDesign Publication
You will create a magazine or publication of your choosing. You will be required to research the target market and competitors and design and create the publication using InDesign.
Due: Week 15 (Sunday 28 October)
Grading
All assessments will be marked either Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory. To achieve this unit of competency you must receive Satisfactory for all 3 assessment tasks.
Once you have demonstrated competency, you will be graded against a rubric assessing your overall performance on the semester's work.
Grades in this course use the following grades:
- CHD Competent with High Distinction
- CDI Competent with Distinction
- CC Competent with Credit
- CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.
Attendance
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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