ICT Skills

SKL4200

Title	ICT Skills
Code	SKL4200
School	RBS
Module Level	4
Module Code	SKL4200
Available Summer	N
Semester	1
Credits	6
ECTS Credits	3
Contact Hours	48
Course Length (wks)	12
Course Leader	Samantha Lai
Lecturers	Jack Barnett
Course Aims	This module aims to provide students with the ICT skills requisite for success in the School’s undergraduate programme and, thereafter, essential for successful progression in the business world.
Course Content	The skills that will be developed will be those on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Gif Animator and sound
Learning Outcomes	On completion of this module, students should be able to: LO1 Demonstrate the ability to produce coursework assignments requiring the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint at a good standard. LO2 Produce effective course and business presentations using all aspects of the programme including animation, transition, narration and hyperlinks. LO3 Understand spreadsheets using basic and advanced Microsoft Excel functions. LO4 Create charts for Microsoft Excel. PowerPoint, Word or Web sites. LO5 Understand the techniques of animations and produce simple yet professional work. LO6 Understand digital photography and manipulate photographs using Adobe Photoshop. LO7 Understand website design and demonstrate familiarity with usability issues. LO8 Produce CDs and DVDs for coursework submissions. LO9 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of recent developments in knowledge management systems.
Presentation	Students will be taught in seminar groups using teaching rooms with one PC per person. The rooms will be dedicated to certain applications (e.g. Internet). Demonstrations will be provided, followed by question and answer sessions aimed at detailing main points and exploring issues arising in respect of each programme. Computing workshops are structured so that students have the opportunity to question the lecturer directly and to gain immediate assistance in sorting out problems.
Reading Recommended	Reference application manuals held in the Tate Library of Regent’s College, specific chapters to be recommended by the Lecturer. SCHUMAN, J. (2003), Multimedia (Selected chapters).
Reading Required	Regent’s College ICT Policy Operating Systems Manuals, specific sections to be recommended by the Lecturer.
Pre-Requisites	None
Asseseement Methods	Project 1 - Week 4 - 30% Project 2 - Week 8 - 305 Test - Week 12 - 40%
Weekly Schedule	Understanding basics of the PC. Word processing and compliance with layout rules for assignments. Constructing PowerPoint presentations. Understanding and constructing Excel Spreadsheets for business. Understanding how Databases work and setting one up. Website creation. Using Microsoft Movie Maker effectively. Using Digital Photography in Computing, Business and Management. eProfiling and electronic CVs. CD and DVD production for coursework submissions. Recent developments in Knowledge Management Systems