Department: Journalism-Photography Revision Date: August 2007
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Course
Number and Title: COMM 2325, Practicum in Electronic Media (Web)
Credit
Hours: 3-3-2
Instructor: Yuk-kwong Edmund Lo
Office: Loftin 212B Phone Number: (210) 733-2878 FAX: (210) 733-2868
Email: email to ylo@mail.accd.edu Web Address:
http://www.accd.edu/sac/j-p/Lo.html
I.
Catalog Description: Practicum in Electronic Media (Web) (3-3-2) Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on development and construction of Web sites, site design, and Internet research. The course has a production component in which students work on The Ranger news Web site and the department's Web site.
II.
Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: None.
III.
Text: 1.
The Non-DesignerŐs Web Book, Third Edition. Robin Williams & John Tollett.
Peachpit Press, California, 2006 (Recommended).
IV.
Instruction will consist of: a variety of techniques, including lecture, video presentations,
Power Point presentations, Web sites, readings, guest speakers, enrichment
assignments and group activities. Much of the learning in this course depends
on reading and understanding course materials. We will survey the course
information through class discussions.
V.
Course Content:
This
course will mainly focus on Dreamweaver, which is the most commonly used web
design tool in the world.
VI. Learning Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students' mastery of those outcomes.
Learning
Outcome 1:
Students will understand what makes Web sites work, technically. .
1. The students will
demonstrate their understanding of what comprises a Web page by class projects
and written exams.
2. Students will understand
the relationship between Web servers and clients by uploading and downloading
files via FTP in lab demonstrations and interactive exercises as well as exams.
3. Students will understand
the uses of different image formats (GIF, JPG, and PNG) by preparing images for
the Web and demonstrate this knowledge in projects.
4. The students will
demonstrate a well-rounded knowledge of the Web by passing a written mid-term
exam that covers:
Learning
Outcome 2:
Students will understand what makes Web sites work, practically.
1. Students will
demonstrate their understanding of accessibility issues by testing Web pages
with Section 508 compliance tools.
2. Students will demonstrate their understanding of maintenance problems and solutions by reorganizing poorly-arranged pages and sites, and they will be tested on the knowledge as well as graded on their performance in doing the maintenance.
3. Students will
demonstrate an understanding of how to organize information for the Web by
designing and implementing a site map.
Learning
Outcome 3:
Students will demonstrate expertise in using their skill to develop a personal
Web site as a final project.
Performance
Objectives/Method(s) of measurement
1. The student will learn
to use new techniques as new technology develops, and they will use these
techniques in lab experiences and be graded on the information on tests. 2. The
student will use the Internet to search for well-designed Web sites and present
their findings to the class. 3. The student will develop people skills by
working on a student publication under deadline pressure.
(SCANS
COMPETENCIES are only required for courses which are a part of an AAS degree
plan.) SCANS Competencies: See attached for a list of competencies related to
the workplace as outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
VII.
Course requirements and grade computation: Part of your grade will come from the assignments
and projects. You are also required to complete a midterm exam, final exam and
a final project.
The
instructor will accept late work only on rare circumstances. However, the
highest grade an assignment will earn after deadline is a B. If you want an A,
turn it in on time.
The
midterm exam is a written test taken in class. Questions will cover terms,
history and workflow, all from the first half of the semester. The final
project will be discussed in class.
Each
semester is different, often thanks to changing technology - but also because
each semester draws a different set of students. As the class structure adapts
semester-to-semester, the schedule is subject to change. The instructor won't
move major deadlines without due notice.
A.
College Requirements: A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and
one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each
course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements
must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the
discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded "F." Postponed examinations result in a grade of "I." The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an "F." (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)
B.
Departmental Requirement: A student wishing to withdraw from this class during the semester
must process a formal withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records.
Failure to withdraw formally will result in the assignment of a failing grade
(F) for the course. You may drop by going to the Office of
Admissions and Records, or you may send me an e-mail requesting that I drop you
from the class. If you do the latter, please be sure to type your full name at
the bottom of your request. You also may drop by Room 204-a of Loftin Student
Center to pick up a drop slip.
The
college bulletin allows absences for the equivalent of two weeks of class, but
you will be dropped after that number. After the drop date, each absence over
six will take three (3) points off your final grade.
C. Instructor Requirements:
A personal computer is
optional. You're welcome to work at home, but the lectures, demonstrations,
announcements and hands-on help are only available during class. You can bring
in projects you work on via thumb drives, CDs and the Internet.
. VIII.
College Policies: A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to
access, employment programs or services.
B.
Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors
under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College
Academic Council - April, 1998
C.
ADA Statement: "As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is
needed contact the Office of Disability Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone:
(210) 733-2347.
D. A
Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you
have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building
evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C,
Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E.
Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in
an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic
Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and
collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of
Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F.
Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular
phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College
Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San
Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories,
day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible
for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of
absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences
of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins
on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of
instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a
student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will
record a grade of "W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to
ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
I.
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone
(210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone
(210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone
(210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)
J. Students must also abide by
the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the "Student Code of
Conduct" and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College
Bulletin.