Sacramento City College CISA 340    Presentation Graphics	Presentation Graphics Fall 2007 1^st 8 Weeks
Course: CISA340 Presentation Graphics with PowerPoint Advisory: CISC 300 or 310 Room: Online	Instructor: Kathy Camarena Email: camarek@scc.losrios.edu Phone: (916) 650-2774 ( email is definitely the best way to contact me)

Medium: http://blackboard.losrios.edu
Textbook: Microsoft PowerPoint 2003, Nita Rutkosky, Specialist Certification Benchmark Series ISBN 0-7638-2062-8
Orientation Mandatory On Campus: August 27 (Monday); 1 to 2 pm in B103

Schedule: First Eight Weeks – August 27 to October 19

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to successfully:

• understand the fundamentals of designing an effective presentation in both content and appearance;
• be able to create presentation graphics using appropriate multimedia tools and other techniques;
• be familiar with the proper presentation delivery techniques so the audience accepts the speaker and is receptive to his/her message; and
• develop creativity and foster an appreciation of the presentation as a useful management tool in the workplace.  

Participant Responsibilities:

• Keep on schedule, work will go quickly and there will be assignments due every week.
• Read all assigned materials, including textbook, lecture notes, and handouts.
• Pass tests and final projects. Make arrangements with instructor for on-site, IDed assessment.
• Complete all assignments and exercises on time. Check out the rules for late work
• Participate in online class discussions and exercises. Borderline grades will be determined by class participation. Student must be current in all work and have extreme circumstances to request an incomplete
• Any inappropriate language or images on projects will result in an automatic 0.
• Cooperate on projects, but do not copy. Any copying or cheating will earn 0 points - for all participants.
• Enjoy the experience. Competent presentation skills will help in all your future classes and work.

Method of Evaluation:

Points	Percent	Grade
180- 200	90% - 100%	A
160 - 179	80% - 89%	B
140 - 159	70% - 79%	C
120 - 139	60% - 69%	D
0 - 119	0 - 59%	F

Schedule: Instructor reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the schedule. Exercises and projects from the textbook and handouts will be assigned every week.

Plan on setting aside at least 6 hours per week to complete assignments—more time if you read or type slowly, have difficulty with the language, or have trouble getting access to a computer.

Office hours: B221b Mon-Wed 8 am - 9 am, Tues-Thurs 9:30-10:30am, Mon online - email 7-8 pm - email will be answered quickly. You may email me any time, I check my email about 4 times a day. I only check my phone messages during my regular office hours—so email is the best method for a quick reply.

Division Dean: Shirley Short 558-2581

Note: If you have a learning disability or a physical disability that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. These discussions are best handled before or after class, during my office hours or by special appointment. All needs that have been verified through the Disability Resource Center will be accommodated.

Important dates: Last day to: Enroll – Sept 2, Drop for Refund – Aug 31; Drop without notation – Sept 9 Last day to petition for Credit/No Credit Sept 7, Drop with W – October 5.

Late Assignments:

Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due in folder Monday midnight. Assignments submitted on time will receive earned points and the opportunity to correct errors for full points.

Assignments submitted after the deadline will be credited points earned minus 5% per day. There will be no opportunity for corrections. Assignments submitted after the end of the 5-day grace period will not be accepted.

Be sure to check lecture notes for specific instructions. Do not go by this syllabus alone.

Date	Assignment	Work Assignments	Points
Week 1 Due Tuesday, September 4	Chapter 1 – Creating and Formatting PowerPoint Presentations	Concepts Check Skills Check Assessments OYO Challenge	1
			4
			10
Week 2 Due Monday, September 10	Chapter 2 – Modifying a Presentation and Using Help	Concepts Check Skills Check Assessments OYO Challenge	1
			4
			10
Week 3 Due Monday, September 17	Chapter 3 – Formatting Slides	Concepts Check Skills Check Assessments OYO Challenge	1
			4
			10
Week 4 Due Monday, September 24	Chapter 4 - Adding Visual Appeal and Animation to Presentations	Concepts Check Skills Check OYO Challenge	1
			4
			10
Week 5 Due Monday, October 1	Chapter 5 – Adding Visual Elements to a Presentation Unit 1 – Performance Assessments	Concepts Check Skills Check Assessments OYO Challenge Performance Skills Check	1
			4
			10
			15
Week 6 Due Monday, October 8	Chapter 6 – Sharing and Connecting Data	Concepts Check Skills Check Assessments OYO Challenge	1
			4
			10
Week 7 Due Monday, October 15	Chapter 7 – Linking and Embedding Objects and Files Unit 2 Performance Assessments	Concepts Check Skills Check Assessments OYO Challenge Performance Skills Check	1
			4
			10
			15
Week 8 Due Friday October 19	Final Presentations		65
	Total Points Possible		200