Communication
COMM 1260 - Designing and Writing Online Help
This hands-on course combines concepts and practice as students work through all stages of designing and writing a quality Help system, including analyzing user needs, designing information and visual schemas, writing, indexing, and testing. Students will have the opportunity to learn about industry-standard authoring tools and publishing formats, and discuss the future trend of online Help. Prerequisite:Before taking this course, students must have completed their technical elective (COMP 1850 or COMP 2007 or COMP 2369). Students must also have one of the following English Prerequisites, as well as intermediate word processing skills (MS Word 2007 for Windows) include the ability to insert cross-references, assign paragraph styles, and create a table of contents and index.): 1) English 12 "C+" or equivalent http://www.bcit.ca/admission/upgrading/englishproficiency.shtml ; or 2) COMM 0015 score of 70 or better. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015. Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English Prerequisite. (3 Credits)
Winter 2012
| Jan 11-Mar 28 | 12 Weeks | $560.00 | CRN: 72954 |
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| Jan 11-Mar 28 | Wed | 18:30-21:30 | DTC 364 |
| Instructor: Christopher Ninkovich |
| Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF]. |
Spring/Summer 2012
| Apr 26-Jul 12 | 12 Weeks | $560.00 | CRN: 56775 |
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| Apr 26-Jul 12 | Thu | 18:30-21:30 | DTC 364 |
