CGD 160 Technical Desktop Manual Publishing/Graphics
4 units-2hrs lec a wk, 6hrs lab a wk by arrangement.

Course Description: Combines graphic text, CAD and Desktop software. Topics include graphic design, drawing, text management, typography, image scanning, clip art, and technical document publication. Note: you are encouraged to work in small groups and be willing to explore various graphic process. Emphasis is upon creative thinking and the willingness to try various methods of obtaining results. Projects are the end results of applying graphic processes. All work is to be logged (documented with dates, time applied, the process steps, and sources of any work used that is not your original "stuff") and assembled into a portfolio.

Course Prerequisites: Eligible for English 250, English 430A, and Mathematics 233. Familiarity with word processing, keyboarding, and DOS file management. (The prerequisites are advisory only with the main emphasis on the creative spirit and the heart to try.)

Required Texts: Documentation for software determined by the student's project, Word for Win, Cadkey or AutoCad, Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator (this is determined by the individual student project and graphic processes).

Required Course Materials: 3.5" Diskettes, (box) or 'Zip' 100 Disk MB. You will save to the HD in a specified folder till your work is transferred to a Zip disk. 8.5" X 11" Sketch Pad for notations, ideas, etc.

Class Content of Instructional Units: Design of Technical Manuals and Reports of various nature requiring graphic image manipulation and design considerations. Technical Illustration and drawing. Image manipulation and process experimentation. Desktop Publishing for the web and other applications requiring graphics. Documentation and file management.

Portfolio: All work is to be documented by files on 'disk'. Specific files are to be printed (hard copy) in B/W. Reserve color for major work.

Class Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

• Be able to analyze software for intended use/application as to word. processing, desk top publishing and graphics with various applications.
• Be able to analyze and set-up page layout and graphic arrangements.
• Select the software for technical publication according to need, cost, hardware, user capabilities.
• Select and use various sources of graphics within the document.
• Select various papers for a specific application and hard copy.
• Select various fonts for specific applications.
• Be able to setup a multiple page document and apply the proper quality control to the total process.
• Manipulate software that interfaces and merge files for text and graphics.
• Use specific managing software for document control and printing.
• Be able to perform on selected software used in this class.

Class work and schedule of content: Student work is turned into the instructor upon completion for instructor evaluation. Lectures and class demonstrations are linked to the class progress and need. All student work is assembled into a student portfolio.

Grading: Ability to use the application software (portfolio of work)80%. 'Papers' on digital imaging processes or related topics 10%. Classroom self management 10%. Extra work and/or special projects are accepted as part of a student's grade.

Tests: Tests are administered at the conclusion of each study area. Tests are performance involving drawing on the computer. The class final consists of a 'final project or process' due on the final assigned time.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend the assigned class times and arranged lab times. Failing to attend will result in incomplete projects and drawing practice times.

Class requirements for completion: Completion of assigned projects. Assembled portfolio of all class work. Participating in the drawing and written tests.

Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor or the Disabled Student Services Office. Occupational/Vocational students-Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in Vocational Education Programs.

Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations such as cheating and plagiarism will result in disciplinary action which may include recommendation for dismissal.