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Page 1: Communications and digital technology week 1 introduction to the unit week 1 introduction to the unit

communications and digital technology

communications and digital technology

week 1

introduction to the unit

week 1

introduction to the unit

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the classthe class

no prerequisites varying levels of

computing experience design experience interest and enthusiasm

average commitment required per week 1 hour lecture preparation 1 hour lecture 2 hour workshop 2 hour weekly problem completion major assignment exam preparation

no prerequisites varying levels of

computing experience design experience interest and enthusiasm

average commitment required per week 1 hour lecture preparation 1 hour lecture 2 hour workshop 2 hour weekly problem completion major assignment exam preparation

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MeMe

Lars A. Gundersen Epost: [email protected]

Kurs-websider: http://folk.uio.no/larsgu/CMM1108

Lars A. Gundersen Epost: [email protected]

Kurs-websider: http://folk.uio.no/larsgu/CMM1108

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unit objectivesunit objectiveson completion of this unit, students should be able to:

use contemporary technologies for communication and information access

apply advanced searching techniques to access information from the WWW

understand and apply appropriate strategies for accessing information from a variety of sources and attributing sources

design effective communication products using contemporary technologies;

apply sound design principles to the development of communication products

use images and graphics as effective communications elements communicate effectively with MS Word and MS Powerpoint develop simple Web pages for communication purposes.

on completion of this unit, students should be able to: use contemporary technologies for communication and information

access apply advanced searching techniques to access information from

the WWW understand and apply appropriate strategies for accessing

information from a variety of sources and attributing sources design effective communication products using contemporary

technologies; apply sound design principles to the development of

communication products use images and graphics as effective communications elements communicate effectively with MS Word and MS Powerpoint develop simple Web pages for communication purposes.

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course contentcourse content

practical Internet and WWW, Web browsing MS Word, Powerpoint Dreamweaver

theoretical visual communications visual design graphics, colour, shape typography

practical Internet and WWW, Web browsing MS Word, Powerpoint Dreamweaver

theoretical visual communications visual design graphics, colour, shape typography

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the timetablethe timetable

5 weeks mid-semester break 7 weeks

5 weeks mid-semester break 7 weeks

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the coursethe course introduction to the unit the WWW visualisation shapes graphics page layout typograpphy lines screen design colour information organisation the Internet

introduction to the unit the WWW visualisation shapes graphics page layout typograpphy lines screen design colour information organisation the Internet

safari

powerpoint

word

dreamweaver

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assignmentsassignments

weekly problems (40%) 5-10 problem solutions submitted online marked by tutor, aggregate mark of best 5

visual design project (30%) Web site development due last week

examination (30%) Exam week

weekly problems (40%) 5-10 problem solutions submitted online marked by tutor, aggregate mark of best 5

visual design project (30%) Web site development due last week

examination (30%) Exam week

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weekly problemweekly problem

introduced in the lecture theoretical support provided in weekly notes context discussed in lecture topic explored and researched in workshop solution planned and developed solution uploaded to uploads folders (by Sunday

night) tutors mark the solution solutions reviewed in following lecture process repeats

introduced in the lecture theoretical support provided in weekly notes context discussed in lecture topic explored and researched in workshop solution planned and developed solution uploaded to uploads folders (by Sunday

night) tutors mark the solution solutions reviewed in following lecture process repeats

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assessment processesassessment processes

all assessments have due dates penalties apply for late submission application to tutor can be made for extension if

submitted prior to due date

if you disagree with the marking chat with the tutor if still unhappy, complete assessment review sheet

if still unhappy, keep all records and at the end of the semester, complete a unit review sheet

all assessments have due dates penalties apply for late submission application to tutor can be made for extension if

submitted prior to due date

if you disagree with the marking chat with the tutor if still unhappy, complete assessment review sheet

if still unhappy, keep all records and at the end of the semester, complete a unit review sheet

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marking policiesmarking policies all submitted work is assessed students usually given a grade (and a mark) for each piece

of work grades are

pass 50-59 (work is of a satisfactory standard) credit 60-69 (work is more than satisfactory, creditable) distinction 70-79(work is more than creditable, distinctive) high distinction 80-100(work is outstanding, highly distinctive)

undergraduate grades pass, ~35% credit ~30% distinction ~20% high distinction, ~15%

all submitted work is assessed students usually given a grade (and a mark) for each piece

of work grades are

pass 50-59 (work is of a satisfactory standard) credit 60-69 (work is more than satisfactory, creditable) distinction 70-79(work is more than creditable, distinctive) high distinction 80-100(work is outstanding, highly distinctive)

undergraduate grades pass, ~35% credit ~30% distinction ~20% high distinction, ~15%

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backing upbacking up student’s responsibility Files on lab comupters are backed up thumb drive CD burners in all machines

keep copies of all work keep copies of all assessments (even after assessment

has been submitted) only when all marks are in and you are happy with

outcomes should you clear old work

keep good work for your electronic portfolio

student’s responsibility Files on lab comupters are backed up thumb drive CD burners in all machines

keep copies of all work keep copies of all assessments (even after assessment

has been submitted) only when all marks are in and you are happy with

outcomes should you clear old work

keep good work for your electronic portfolio

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visual designvisual design

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