Post on 17-Dec-2015
communications and digital technology
communications and digital technology
week 1
introduction to the unit
week 1
introduction to the unit
the classthe class
no prerequisites varying levels of
computing experience design experience interest and enthusiasm
average commitment required per week 1 hour lecture preparation 1 hour lecture 2 hour workshop 2 hour weekly problem completion major assignment exam preparation
no prerequisites varying levels of
computing experience design experience interest and enthusiasm
average commitment required per week 1 hour lecture preparation 1 hour lecture 2 hour workshop 2 hour weekly problem completion major assignment exam preparation
MeMe
Lars A. Gundersen Epost: lars@larsagundersen.com
Kurs-websider: http://folk.uio.no/larsgu/CMM1108
Lars A. Gundersen Epost: lars@larsagundersen.com
Kurs-websider: http://folk.uio.no/larsgu/CMM1108
unit objectivesunit objectiveson completion of this unit, students should be able to:
use contemporary technologies for communication and information access
apply advanced searching techniques to access information from the WWW
understand and apply appropriate strategies for accessing information from a variety of sources and attributing sources
design effective communication products using contemporary technologies;
apply sound design principles to the development of communication products
use images and graphics as effective communications elements communicate effectively with MS Word and MS Powerpoint develop simple Web pages for communication purposes.
on completion of this unit, students should be able to: use contemporary technologies for communication and information
access apply advanced searching techniques to access information from
the WWW understand and apply appropriate strategies for accessing
information from a variety of sources and attributing sources design effective communication products using contemporary
technologies; apply sound design principles to the development of
communication products use images and graphics as effective communications elements communicate effectively with MS Word and MS Powerpoint develop simple Web pages for communication purposes.
course contentcourse content
practical Internet and WWW, Web browsing MS Word, Powerpoint Dreamweaver
theoretical visual communications visual design graphics, colour, shape typography
practical Internet and WWW, Web browsing MS Word, Powerpoint Dreamweaver
theoretical visual communications visual design graphics, colour, shape typography
the timetablethe timetable
5 weeks mid-semester break 7 weeks
5 weeks mid-semester break 7 weeks
the coursethe course introduction to the unit the WWW visualisation shapes graphics page layout typograpphy lines screen design colour information organisation the Internet
introduction to the unit the WWW visualisation shapes graphics page layout typograpphy lines screen design colour information organisation the Internet
safari
powerpoint
word
dreamweaver
assignmentsassignments
weekly problems (40%) 5-10 problem solutions submitted online marked by tutor, aggregate mark of best 5
visual design project (30%) Web site development due last week
examination (30%) Exam week
weekly problems (40%) 5-10 problem solutions submitted online marked by tutor, aggregate mark of best 5
visual design project (30%) Web site development due last week
examination (30%) Exam week
weekly problemweekly problem
introduced in the lecture theoretical support provided in weekly notes context discussed in lecture topic explored and researched in workshop solution planned and developed solution uploaded to uploads folders (by Sunday
night) tutors mark the solution solutions reviewed in following lecture process repeats
introduced in the lecture theoretical support provided in weekly notes context discussed in lecture topic explored and researched in workshop solution planned and developed solution uploaded to uploads folders (by Sunday
night) tutors mark the solution solutions reviewed in following lecture process repeats
assessment processesassessment processes
all assessments have due dates penalties apply for late submission application to tutor can be made for extension if
submitted prior to due date
if you disagree with the marking chat with the tutor if still unhappy, complete assessment review sheet
if still unhappy, keep all records and at the end of the semester, complete a unit review sheet
all assessments have due dates penalties apply for late submission application to tutor can be made for extension if
submitted prior to due date
if you disagree with the marking chat with the tutor if still unhappy, complete assessment review sheet
if still unhappy, keep all records and at the end of the semester, complete a unit review sheet
marking policiesmarking policies all submitted work is assessed students usually given a grade (and a mark) for each piece
of work grades are
pass 50-59 (work is of a satisfactory standard) credit 60-69 (work is more than satisfactory, creditable) distinction 70-79(work is more than creditable, distinctive) high distinction 80-100(work is outstanding, highly distinctive)
undergraduate grades pass, ~35% credit ~30% distinction ~20% high distinction, ~15%
all submitted work is assessed students usually given a grade (and a mark) for each piece
of work grades are
pass 50-59 (work is of a satisfactory standard) credit 60-69 (work is more than satisfactory, creditable) distinction 70-79(work is more than creditable, distinctive) high distinction 80-100(work is outstanding, highly distinctive)
undergraduate grades pass, ~35% credit ~30% distinction ~20% high distinction, ~15%
backing upbacking up student’s responsibility Files on lab comupters are backed up thumb drive CD burners in all machines
keep copies of all work keep copies of all assessments (even after assessment
has been submitted) only when all marks are in and you are happy with
outcomes should you clear old work
keep good work for your electronic portfolio
student’s responsibility Files on lab comupters are backed up thumb drive CD burners in all machines
keep copies of all work keep copies of all assessments (even after assessment
has been submitted) only when all marks are in and you are happy with
outcomes should you clear old work
keep good work for your electronic portfolio
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visual designvisual design
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