Course Title: Produce Writings - Desktop Publishing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: COMM5399
Course Title: Produce Writings - Desktop Publishing
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4171 - Certificate IV in 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: Arthur Clover
Phone: 9925 4269
Email: arthur.clover@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 105
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
At RMIT, Produce Writings – Desktop Publishing is delivered and assessed along with the following competencies.
CUSRAD01A - Collect and organise information
CUVCOR03A - Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work
CUVCOR11A - Source information on history and theory and apply to own work
Course Description
In this full year course you are introduced to the InDesign desktop publishing software package, as well as Adobe Photoshop and Quark Xpress.
This course will increase your ability to create and format professional-looking documents. It will also give you knowledge of the processes involved in printing documents professionally.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP552 Produce Writings - Desktop Publishing |
Element: |
1. Analyse the purpose of the writing task |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The purpose of the work is confirmed with relevant parties |
Element: |
2. Investigate the scope of the writing task |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The writing task is planned to reflect the media, scope, structure and content of the work |
Element: |
3. Plan the writing task |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The writing task is planned to reflect the media, scope, structure and content of the work |
Element: |
4. Create the writing task |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Components of the information required and the form in which the writing will be developed, constructed and presented is resolved |
Element: |
5. Realise the writing task |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The writing task is appropriate for the media, the context of the brief and the style of the subject matter |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to manipulate text and images to create a range of professional documents.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• lectures
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching
• group discussion
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• analysis/critique of students’ work
• lab work
2. Out-of-class activities:
• independent project based work
• writing and reading assignments
• online and other research
• independent study
In the course Produce Writings – Desktop Publishing you will attend a scheduled class for 3 hours once a week. You will be expected to work on your assignments and project work outside this class time. To help you you’re your independent study, you will attend a timetabled weekly 4 hour scheduled lab session and a teacher will be there to give you help and support as needed.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. |
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Week | Class content | Assessment due | Competency and Elements |
1 |
Introduction to Photoshop • Outline of course structure and elements • Basic Photoshop concepts • Creating a graphic • Searching the Internet for appropriately sizes graphics |
Photoshop To be completed in class |
VBP 552 CUSRADO1A CUVCOR3A |
2 |
Introduction to Photoshop • Image size and resolution • Cropping • Cut and paste • Layers • Scaling layers |
Photoshop
To be worked on in class |
VBP 552 CUSRADO1A
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3 |
Introduction to Photoshop • Layer styles • Text tracking |
Photoshop
To be completed in class |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUSRAD01A Collect relevant information |
4 |
Introduction to Photoshop • Layer masks |
Photoshop
To be completed in class |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUSRAD01A Collect relevant information |
5 |
Introduction to Photoshop • Rubber stamp tool • Resizing a canvas • Layer opacity |
Photoshop |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUVCOR03A Communicate concept |
6 |
Introduction to Photoshop • Levels • Complete Photoshop folio exercises |
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VBP 552 |
7 | Introduction to InDesign |
InDesign
To be worked on in class
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VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUVCOR03A Communicate concept |
8 |
Introduction to InDesign
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Continue InDesign Exercise #1 To be completed in class |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUVCOR03A Communicate concept |
9 | Introduction to InDesign (cont.) |
InDesign To be worked on in class |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUVCOR03A Communicate concept |
10 | Introduction to InDesign (cont.) |
Continue InDesign Exercise #2 To be completed in class |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task VBP 552 Analyse the purpose of the writing task CUVCOR03A Develop concept CUVCOR11A Collect information on history and theory |
11 | Introduction to InDesign (cont.) |
InDesign
To be completed in class |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUSRAD01A Organise the information CUVCOR03A Communicate concept |
12 | InDesign/Photoshop • Principles of poster design • Following a brief • Procedures for thec printing process Commence A3 Poster |
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VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task VBP 552 Analyse the purpose of the writing task CUVCOR03A Develop concept CUVCOR11A Collect information on history and theory VBP 552 Realise the writing task |
13 |
Introduction to InDesign (cont.) • Continue working on A3 poster |
InDesign Exercise Folio to be submitted. | VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Analyse the purpose of the writing task CUVCOR03A Develop concept CUVCOR11A Collect information on history and theory |
14 |
Introduction to InDesign (cont.) |
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VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR03A Develop concept |
15 |
InDesign/Photoshop • The A3 poster must be completed by the end of this class, then exported to PDF format and taken to a digital printing shop for colour printing. |
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VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Analyse the purpose of the writing task CUVCOR03A Develop concept CUVCOR11A Collect information on history and theory VBP 552 Realise the writing task |
16 |
Final class
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Submit A3 poster and production diary |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Analyse the purpose of the writing task CUVCOR03A Develop concept CUVCOR11A Collect information on history and theory VBP 552 Realise the writing task |
SEMESTER BREAK | |||
SEM 2 | |||
WEEK | Class Content | Assessment due | Competency and Elements |
1 | • Photoshop |
Photoshop Exercise1 |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
2 | • Photoshop • Pen Tool • Creating a path • Loading a selection • Brightness /contrast |
Photoshop Exercise 2 Paths |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
3 |
Quark Xpress Brief introduction to the software package Quark Xpress Tour of Quark |
Submit Photoshop Exercises |
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4 |
InDesign • Master pages |
Begin InDesign Exercise1 Visit Victoria |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
5 |
InDesign • Continue Visit Victoria exercise |
Continue InDesign Exercise1 Visit Victoria |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
6 | InDesign • Continue Visit Victoria excercise |
Continue InDesign Exercise 1 Visit Victoria |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
7 | InDesign (cont.) | Complete InDesign Exercise 1 Visit Victoria |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
8 |
InDesign • Principles of DL brochure design |
Begin InDesign exercise 2 DL brochure |
VBP 552 Create the writing task VBP 552 Investigate the scope of the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
9 |
InDesign • Continue DL brochure |
Continue InDesign exercise 2 DL brochure |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
10 | InDesign • Continue DL brochure • The DL brochure does not have to be professionally printed |
Complete InDesign exercise 2 DL brochure |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
11 |
InDesign • Booklet design • Production diary Commence InDesign Self directed A5 booklet (4 page spread) |
Submit Indesign exercise 1 and 2 | VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
12 | InDesign • Booklet design • Production diary - continued Self directed A5 booklet (4 page spread) |
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VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
13 | InDesign • Booklet design • Production diary - continued Self directed A5 booklet (4 page spread) |
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VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
14 |
InDesign • Booklet design • Production diary - continued Self directed A5 booklet (4 page spread) |
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VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
15 | InDesign • A5 booklet must be completed in this class and exported to a PDF format for printing at a digital printing outlet. To be submitted in week 16 • Production diary - to be submitted week 16 |
Complete InDesign exercise 5 Complete production diary |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
16 |
Last class
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Submit colour printed copy of A5 booklet Submit production diary |
VBP 552 Create the writing task CUVCOR11A Apply information to own area of work CUSRADO1A Collect relevant information CUVCOR3A Develop refine and communicate concept for own work |
17 | Assessment week - no classes |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You require a USB flash drive on which to backup your work. A capacity of at least 3 GB is recommended.
You will be required to take your A3 poster (InDesign/Photoshop excercise item) in a PDF format to a professional digital printing shop for colour printing at your own expense..
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. It takes the form of a series of exercises designed to develop your skills in InDesign and Photoshop, and in practical projects over which you will have complete creative control, within the limits of the brief.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment..
SEMESTER 1
Photoshop folio - class exercises (5)
15% of marks.
Due : Week 6 beginning March 12 (semester 1)
InDesign folio - class exercises (3)
15% of marks.
Due: Week 13 beginning May 13(semester 1)
InDesign/Poster -
A3 Poster and production diary
20% of marks
Due: Week 16 (semester 1)
SEMESTER 2
Photoshop folio - class exercises (2)
5% of marks.
Due : Week 3 beginning July 15 (semester 2)
InDesign folio - class exercises (2)
20% of marks.
Due: Week 11 beginning September 9 (semester 2)
InDesign - A5 booklet
and production diary
25% of marks
Due: Week 16 (semester 2)
Mark Criteria
• Text and Typography
• Visual impact
• Graphics (Selection, Management, Placement)
• Design composition & balance
• Working to a deadline (Project management)
• Distribution of information
• Awareness of simple design techniques
• Flow and Theme
Your assignments will be graded. Grades used in this unit are as follows:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of excercise tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Work submitted late without an extension or special consideration will be penalised. See the program website for more details.
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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