Course Content and Outcome Guide for GD 101
- Date:
- 21-NOV-2011
- Posted by:
- Cecelia Cutsforth
- Course Number:
- GD 101
- Course Title:
- Mac for Graphic Designers
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 20
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
- $6
Course Description
Course covers current Macintosh operating system computer fundamentals and techniques used to increase efficiency and productivity for professional Graphic Designers. Topics include an in-depth study of system desktop features, search and navigation, advanced file management, font organization and essential shortcuts specific to the Graphic Design industry. Required course for Graphic Design majors. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121.Addendum to Course Description
This is a required course for students intending to continue in the Graphic Design program at Portland Community course. This is not a general computer course, but a course specific to the requirements of the Graphic Design program at Portland Community College. A grade of “B” or higher is required to continue in subsequent Graphic Design courses.
Intended Outcomes for the course
At the completion of this course students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to efficiently utilize the current version of the Macintosh Operating System reflecting the standards and methods of the professional graphic design industry.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Written quizzes and tests will be used to assess student’s competency in the material covered in the course curriculum. Students will be assessed on vocabulary, shortcuts, procedures and Graphic Design industry best practices.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes:
Efficient computer use
Professional procedures
Concepts:
Organization
Productivity
Technical exploration
Issues:
Using Servers
File naming system
Maximizing Macintosh Operating System
Keyboard Shortcuts for productivity
Professional Vocabulary
Effective Navigation
Output options and choices
Image input
Skills:
• Define Macintosh Operating System terminology and vocabulary
• Access and navigate Macintosh desktop, dock, windows and menus
• Use keyboard shortcuts to perform common tasks
• Identify Macintosh buttons and toolbar icons
• Use a standardized naming system
• Successfully search for files
• Navigate through the hard drive with a purposeful direction
• Save files to intended locations or folders
• Demonstrate ability to access, upload and download server files
• Successfully move files between a server, flash and hard drive
• Identify all file name suffixes and their uses
• Identify all file icons and their uses
• Locate and manage fonts on a computer
• Explain the differences between various output options
• Identify various types of halftone dot printing
• Demonstrate proper use of storage devices – Flash and CD drives
• Perform basic image input