ITSW 1310 - Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software

Instructor: Joe Teakell

Department: Computer Information Systems

Office: Watson Technical Center, WTC Room 571

Hours: By Appointment

Phone: (254) 298-8459 or 1-800-460-4636 ext 8459

E-Mail: jteakell@templejc.edu

Course Description

Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development. Lab fee $24.

Material Needed

Computer

A computer with Microsoft Powerpoint 2010. You may use a computer at the Temple College campus.

Textbook

New Perspective on Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 Comprehensive; Beverly B. Zimmerman & S. Scott Zimmerman

Textbook ISBN
ISBN-13: 978-0-538-75372-2
ISBN-10: 0-538-75372-2

Topics:

Level I - Presentation Concepts

Tutorial 1 - Planning and Developing Your Presentation

Tutorial 2 - Giving Your Presentation

Level I - PowerPoint 2010

Tutorial 1 - Creating a Presentation

Tutorial 2 - Adding and Modifying Text and Graphic Objects

Level II - PowerPoint 2010

Tutorial 3 - Adding and Customizing Media and Charts

Tutorial 4 - Integrating Powerpoint and Collaborating with Others

Level III - PowerPoint 2010

Tutorial 5 - Applying Advanced Special Effects to Presentations

Tutorial 6 - Creating Special Types of Presentations

Assignments:

  1. There are three type of assignments you will do for this course. One type of assignment is a Homework Assignment. Homework Assignments will consist of doing tutorials in the textbook and doing PowerPoint exercises.

  2. The second type of assignment you will be required to do is a Team Presentation Assignment. This type of presentation consists of a combination of the concepts learned in each unit. All these assignments will be due on or before the due date.

  3. Another type of assignment you will be required to do is an Individual Presentation Assignment. This type of presentation consists of a combination of the concepts learned in each unit. All these assignments will be due on or before the due date.

Evaluation:

Your course grade will be determined by the successful completion of the assignments for the course and the successful completion of the final exam.

Assignments to be Evaluated:

  1. Homework assignments.

  2. PowerPoint Team presentation project.

  3. PowerPoint Individual presentation project.

  4. Three one-hour tests.

  5. A two-hour comprehensive Final Exam.

Method of Evaluation:

  1. All homework assignments will count 10 percent of the course grade.

  2. Individual PowerPoint presentation project will count 30 percent of the course grade.

  3. Team PowerPoint presentation project will count 10 percent of the course grade.

  4. All exams, including the final exam, will count 50 percent of the course grade.

Late Assignments and Tests:

  1. Homework assignments and presentation project assignments must be turned in by the deadline specified on the course schedule. Twenty(20) points will be deducted for late homework assignment and credit will not be given after six calendar days. Credit will not be given for any individual or team projects turned in after the deadline date.

  2. Unit Tests must be completed no later than six calendar days from the scheduled date of the exam. Twenty(20) points will be deducted for tests taken after the scheduled test date. The test can not be taken after six calendar days.

  3. The Final Exam must be completed no later than the scheduled date of the exam. The exam cannot be taken after the scheduled date.

Course Grade:

The course grade will be determined using the following point system:

90 or above - A

80 to 89 - B

70 to 79 - C

60 to 69 - D

below 60 - F

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is mandatory. Be advised that faculty members may elect to drop students from courses when students miss the equivalent of two weeks of classes (four absences). The Temple College attendance policy gives the instructor the option to drop non-attending students. It is critical that students communicate with their instructor to avoid surprises regarding their enrollment status in each class.

"Attendance Policy" in the 2011-2012 Student Handbook p. 42

Penalties for Cheating and Plagiarism

"Academic Integrity" in the 2011-2012 Student Handbook p. 43

Classroom Behavior Expectations

"Disruptive Behavior" in the 2011-2012 Student Handbook p.12

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