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='''INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY MASTER COURSE OUTLINE'''=

'''COURSE TITLE:'''

Introduction to Computer Applications

'''COURSE NUMBER:'''

GAM121

'''CREDIT/CONTACT HOURS:'''
	
50 Contact hours
4 Credit hours

'''COURSE LENGTH:'''

11 Weeks

'''UNIT OF ACADEMIC MEASUREMENT:''' 
	
Quarter system

'''PREREQUISITES:'''

None

'''CO-REQUISITES:'''

None

'''COURSE DESCRIPTION:'''

This course introduces the student to computer applications and basic networking principles used in the industry, with emphasis on the game industry. Students will have the opportunity to investigate different applications with project-based activities.

'''TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS'''
	
'''REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S)'''
	
Computer Confluence, Complete by George Beekman & Michael J. Quinn, Seventh Edition
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7th edition 
ISBN: 0132246031
      
'''RESOURCES & SUPPLIES'''

None	


'''PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:'''
	
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:

*Examine computer hardware and software that is used within the game design and development industry.

*Describe similarities and differences between various operating systems, such as Windows, Unix/Linux, and Mac OS.

*Use computer terminology, and relate basic events and developments from computer history.

*Analyze computer system management, navigation, and file types.

*Discuss various peripheral devices, digital media, and emerging computer technologies.

*Investigate basic networking principles, communication standards, and Internet use.

*Create web pages using HTML coding and/or web design software.


'''INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:'''

Teacher-directed instruction, group work, homework assignments, in-class assignments, journals, and term papers.


'''GRADING:'''

'''ASSIGNMENT VALUES:'''

The International Academy's grading scale is as follows:

*A ....... 100-95
*A- ....... 94-90
*B+ ...... 89-87
*B ........ 86-84
*B- ....... 83-80
*C+ ...... 79-77
*C ........ 76-74
*C- ....... 73-70
*D+ ...... 69-67
*D ........ 66-60
*F ........ 59 and below           

'''Assignments Weight:'''

Assignment 1 10pts
Assignment 2 20pts
Assignment 3 30pts
QUIZ 1 50pts
Assignment 4 40pts
QUIZ 2 50pts
Assignment 5 30pts
Assignment 6 10pts
QUIZ 3 50pts
Assignment 7 20pts
QUIZ 4 50pts
Assignment 8 w/ Presentations 40pts		
Final Exam 50pts
Discussion / Participation Points 50pts
TOTAL POINTS 500pts

'''LIBRARY ASSIGNMENTS:'''

Students will access both the IADT Detroit library resources as well as the Cybrary for materials to support their classroom learning.

'''COURSE POLICIES:'''	

*Students are responsible for arranging with a classmate to obtain missed notes, materials, and/or assignments.

*All papers and assignments will be typed in double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, have 1-inch margins, and be stapled in the upper left-hand corner.

*The upper right-hand corner header will contain:


Your Name

Date

Course Name: Teacher Name

Description and the 

Assignment name.


For example:


Damon Christopher

7/9/07

GAM121: Christopher

Assignment 1

Ch. 0-2 Ques.


*Pages shall be numbered in the footer.

*Students are expected to meet every deadline presented within the course.

*Any submissions after the applicable Deadline, but before or by the next class period will be penalized half the applicable points (50%).  

*Projects submitted beyond the following class period of the date due will receive no credit - still must be submitted for any extra credit (if applicable) to be counted towards the cumulative grade. 

*Students are also expected to involve themselves fully in class discussions and help generate a healthy group dynamic.  

*Constructive feedback is welcome and encouraged.  As a facilitator of your educational experience, feedback is essential to fostering an optimal educational environment for you. All feedback is taken seriously and addressed accordingly; if I don’t know, I can’t help.

*Interpersonal and professional respect is expected at all times; no exceptions! Name-calling and belittlement are unprofessional and destructive, therefore will not be tolerated. 


'''INTEGRITY OF STUDENT WORK:'''
	
'''Plagiarism is a serious academic offense that will not be tolerated and may result in failure for an individual project, failure for the course, and dismissal from the college.  See your Student Handbook for further information.'''


'''ATTENDANCE:'''
	
* Class activities and discussions are an integral part of the learning process. Therefore, students are expected to attend each class. 

* All absences must be preceded by communication to the instructor.

* Attendance is taken at every class session and becomes a part of the student’s permanent record.  Excused absences may be accepted for extenuating circumstances including death in family, personal illness (student should call in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of class), school-related job interview or externship interview, military obligations, or jury duty.  More than six absences in any given course may result in automatic withdrawal from the course(s) in which the absence occurs.  This withdrawal will be recorded as an F on your academic transcript.  Attendance is essential for class participation.  The effect of class participation varies from instructor to instructor and is explained in the syllabus handed out at the beginning of each course. Students who will be absent for a valid reason should notify the instructor in advance.  If a class project is due during that period of absence, the student should clear the absence with the instructor in advance and make the necessary arrangements to submit work missed.


'''MAKE-UP WORK:'''	

General: Make-up and late work will be allowed only if the student has made arrangements with the instructor under extenuating circumstance.  See instructor for special conditions.

Quizzes: A maximum of one (1) quiz may be made-up or retaken during a designated time per arrangements with the instructor.  In the case of a re-take, a higher resulting grade will replace the original grade for that quiz toward the cumulative grade.


'''TOPICAL OUTLINE:'''

DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT .................. APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF CLASS TIME ALLOCATED TO EACH TOPIC

*Hardware & Software Fundamentals ...................................... 20%
*Essential Applications ......................................................... 20%
*Networking & the Internet ..................................................... 20%
*Issues & Implications ........................................................... 20%
*Digital Media Applications .................................................... 20%
*TOTAL .............................................................................. 100%

 
'''CLASS MEETING OUTLINE:'''

WEEK 1:

Class 1

Syllabus, Course Policies
Discussion of Chapter 0
CMYK vs RGB
Show how to use school email, the school portal, give an example of IM speak and professional speak and discuss the importance of when and how
Reading: Chapters 0 & 1

Class 2

In-depth naming files, naming conventions
Z drive, thaw drive, memory keys, dvd’s, how many back-up copies to keep, Discussion of Online Research & Plagiarism
Reading: Chapters 2 & 4

Assignment 1: 
Select 2 Review Questions from each of Chapters 0, 1 & 2 and respond 
(1 paragraph each).  Answers are to be typed and labeled accordingly.

WEEK 2:

Class 1

Assignment 1 Due
Microsoft Word & Excel – Tables, Spreadsheets, Calculations
Reading: Chapter 5

Assignment 2:  Spreadsheet

Class 2

Assignment 2 Due
Powerpoint - Creating a “GOOD” looking .ppt (bullet pointing, colors, graphics)
Scanning
Reading: Chapter 3

Assignment 3: 
Select 3 Review Questions from each of Chapters 3 & 5 and respond 
(1 paragraph each).  Answers are to be typed and labeled accordingly.

WEEK 3:

Class 1

Assignment 3 Due
How to use the color printer on the 3rd floor
How to use a firewire drive, a wacom tablet
Video Cameras (GL 2’s) and Digital Cameras (Digital Rebels) 

Reading: Chapters 0-5 
Assignment: Study for Quiz 1

Class 2

QUIZ 1
HTML – tags, linking, images, tables
File Management (naming, saving, etc again), try to get into the MAC lab to review both OS, Piracy

Reading: Chapter 9

Assignment 4: HTML Website
Using notepad, create a basic web page about yourself: 
additional instruction TBA

WEEK 4:

Class 1

HTML revisited

Reading: Chapter 6

Class 2

Review good website examples and start to discuss creativity and how to make something look good, possibly refer to the principles of design. 
Demo: How to search on the web, what search engines are better and why.

Reading: Chapter 8

WEEK 5:

Class 1

Assignment 4 Due
Photoshop Basics:
Tools/Toolbar
Undo
Image Adjustments
Filters

Class 2

QUIZ 2
Photoshop cont.

Assignment 5: Photoshop Composition
Create an 8 x 10 illustration based on a favorite line of poetry or song lyric. Utilize the type tools in the painting software to integrate the words into your picture in a way that makes visual sense. Presented as Assignment 6 in week 7.

WEEK 6:

Class 1

Topic: Photoshop – make a collage

Reading:
Assignment 6: Assignment 5 Presentation - Prepare an Outline for your Assignment 5 Presentation and submit a copy prior to your presentation.

Class 2

In-class work time: Assignment 5
Reading: Chapter 7

WEEK 7:

Assignment 5 (Photoshop) & 6 (Presentation) Due
Demo: Databases and how they work
Reading: Chapter 13

Class 2

Illustrator – draw a character
The Workplace
Path, stroke, Fill
Creating Simple Shapes
Selecting and Transforming Shapes
Editing Curves
Working with Type
Painting and Color
Drawing with the Pen Tool
Brushes
Patterns & Gradients
Layers & Stacking
Assignment 7: Aquarium Creatures

WEEK 8:

Class 1 

QUIZ 3
In-class work time: Assignment 7

Class 2

Assignment 7 Due at end of class.

WEEK 9:

Class 1

Flash Basics:
Tool Palette
Primary components
Importing Images into Flash
Frame by frame Animation

Class 2

Flash cont: 
Layers 
Tweening and Motion Guides
Illusion of Depth

Assignment 8:
Create an animation of an aquarium. Show a variety of creatures moving in different directions. Use plants and a tank to allow the creatures to move around objects simulating 3d.

WEEK 10:

Class 1

QUIZ 4
Flash Lab: Students are to be working on Assignment 8

Class 2

Flash Lab: Students are to be working on Assignment 8

WEEK 11:

Class 1

Assignment 8 Due: Presentations

Class 2

Final Exam: A practical application of the tools learned.

*subject to change



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