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Computer Graphic Designer - Curriculum Outline

Curriculum Development Division- UNIVOTEC 1

Table of Contents

Page No

01. Introduction 02

02. Contribution for the Development and Revision of this Curriculum 03

03. Occupational outlook 07

04. Competency Profile 08

05. Programme structure 10

06. Module Numbers and Modules

M-01 Basics of Graphic Design (Basic Module) 11

M-02 Communication skills & interpersonal skills (Basic Module) 13

M-03 Graphic Software Fundamentals 14

M-04 Scan Images and Objects 16

M-05 Manipulate Images 18

M-06 Design Art Work 20

M-07 Output Process 22

M-08 Prepare Customize Graphic Elements 24

M-09 Install Software 26



INTRODUCTION

This is the steering curriculum document prepared for conducting competency based

training.

This document takes someone through a quick walk over the contents of the training

programme.

The complete curriculum package of the competency based training programme

consists of two other documents, namely the “Trainer’s Guide” and the “Learner’s

Guide”

A page or two has been set off in this document to provide details of each module

constituting the programme.

Following details in respect of each module are included here.

Tasks included in the module.

Standards to be achieved in performing the same.

Related knowledge required to perform these tasks.

Tools, machinery equipment and learning and teaching aids required to complete

the module.

Target time for completion of the module.

Further, this document would provide an idea as to the number of training modules

prepared for this trade and whether it would be possible to conduct a CBT programme

in any given center.

Curriculum Development Division

University of Vocational Technology

No. 100, Kandawala Road, Rathmalana



CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS CURRICULUM

Resource persons who provided occupational information

Mrs. IndraniPerera - National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority

Mr. Rohitha Silva - LioBernet Institute

Mr. Suneth Fernando - Government Press

Mr. PrasannaJayarathna - Government Press

Mr. VajiraBandara - State Printing Corporation

Mr. H.N. InokaDamith - State Printing Corporation

Mr. M. Abdul High Azar - SachAdrertising Institute

Mr. R.C. Herath - Iyrish Institute

Mr. ChamindaIndragith - Iyrish Institute

Mr. BandulaJinendrasinghe - The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited

Mr. M.S. Nanayakkara - Skills Development Project

Mr. L. Ranathunga - National Institute of Technical Education Sri Lanka

Mr. SujeewaRandeniya - The Associated News Paper of Ceylon Limited



Task Analysis Workshops

1. Conducting workshops

Mr. M.S. Nanayakkara

Consultant, Skills Development Project.

Mr. D.D.D. Suraweera National Institute of Technical Education - Sri

Lanka

2. Consultancy and direction for curriculum development

Mr. Carsten Huttemier International Consultant

Mr. M.S. Nanayakkara Consultant on Competency Based Training

Mr. D.D.D. Suraweera

Process specialist and coordinator of the National

Institute of Technical Education - Sri Lanka

(Skills Development Project)

3. Editing

Mr. Sujeewa Randeniya The Associated News Paper of Ceylon Limited

4. Pre-print editing

Mr. Gamini Amarasinghe National Consultant, Skills Development Project

5. Assistance in computing

Mrs. P.A.P. Manoharee

Skills Development Project

6. Overall Supervision

Mr. Gamini Bambaradeniya

Project Manager (Curriculum Development and

Staff Development) Skills Development Project)



Validated by National Industrial and Training Advisory Committee

Members

Mr. Priyantha K Weerabahu Intel(pvt) Ltd

Mr. Lasantha Samaranayaka EAP Network (Pvt) Ltd

Mr. S.Senthilkumar Sri Lanka Telecom

Mr. D.Jayantha L.Perera Teletech Electronic Engineering Services

Mr. Tharaka Soysa Metropolitan Institute

Mr. Lalith Wasantha Sirasa TV

Mr. Kamal Edirisighe Lecturer, University of Vocational Technology

Facilitator

Mr. M. M. I. Samaranayaka Inspector

National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority

Coordinator

Mr. Milan Wickramasinghe National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority



CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE REVISION OF THIS CURRICULUM

Resource Persons who provided occupational information

Mr.LalithWasantha - Executive Editor, MTV, Channel 1

Depanama, Pannipitiya

Mr.Niroshan Bandara - Graphic Designer, MTV, Channel 1

Depanama, Pannipitiya

Mr. R. B Nikapitiya - Visiting lecturer,University of Visual &

Performing Arts

Mr. TharakaSoysa - Manager, Metropolitan Institute,

Galle Road, Dehiwala

Mr. JeewanthaDevapriya - Animator cum Graphic Designer,

MTV Channel (PVT) Ltd

Workshop facilitator

Mr. U A S K Edirisinghe - Lecturer


Workshop Coordinator



Workshop Recorder



Curriculum writer



Consultancy and direction for Curriculum Development

Mr. D. D.Wijesinghe - Dean, Faculty of Industrial & Vocational

Technology




OCCUPATIONAL OUT LOOK

Computers play a major role in our world today. They are used for various personal and

business functions and the computer literacy is considered as an essential skill for

today’s job market.

For this reason, computer-related jobs are quite prominent in the job market. There are

various positions available which somehow pertain to computers. One such occupation

is a Computer Graphic Designer.

Computer Graphic Designer is responsible to provide comprehensive graphic design,

production and support services; to create and produce a variety of original and

computer-generated graphics, creations including brochures, advertisements, posters,

logos, business cards, presentations, maps, and report covers for print and multi-media

applications.

The labour markets for Computer Graphic Designer have become truly international.

Today we can see many opportunities to climb the carrier ladder within the Computer

Graphic Designing field.

The scope for work and advancement in the field of Computer Graphic Designing is

hence bright and the situation in Sri Lanka is predicted to follow the same pattern. This

CBT curriculum would enable trainees to achieve international standards.

Computer Graphic Designer can find employment both within and outside the country,

or can start own business with a moderate investment.

Computer Graphic Designer needs to achieve occupational competencies pertaining to

following functions:

Operate graphic art equipment and software with skill and precision.

Create and prepare a wide variety of graphic art.

Produce planned production project schedules and budgets.

Conceptualize graphic art design and presentation.

Print and publish graphic productions.

Scan and develop graphic productions.

Understand, provide, and follow oral and written instructions.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Acquiring above competencies willhelp trainees to find employment as a, Desktop

Publisher, computer Graphic Designer, Web Graphic artist or Graphic Editor.


Curriculum Development Division- UNIVOTEC

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COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

COMPETENCY PROFILE

COMPETENCY AREA COMPETENCIES

A

A1.

Drawing lines

and curves

A2.

Drawing shapes

with effects

A3.

Use paint brush

A4.

Select areas

A5.

Fill effects &

colours

A6.

Apply menu bar

options

A7.

Erase an area

A8.

Select colour using

eyedropper tool

B

B1.

Set scanner

settings

B2.

Active scanner

software

B3.

Scan objects

B4.

Scan Text using

OCR option

C

C1.

Select

Appropriate

Application

C2.

Resample image

C3.

Scale image

C4.

Retouch image

C5.

Correct colour

levels

C6.

Super Impose

Images

C7.

Mask Image

C8.

Select Colour Mode

C9.

Crop the Image

C10.

Save to relevant

file format

D

D1.

Prepare rough

sketch

D2.

Collect the

materials

D3.

Import/place

images

D4.

Select Fonts

D5.

Format Text

D6.

Select

appropriate

colour format

D7.

Apply filters

D8.

Apply patterns

D9.

Apply blending

modes

D10.

Work with paths

D11.

Create artwork

D12.

Check the

artwork

D13.

Provide proof

D14.

export graphics for

relevant media

D15.

Save the

artwork

Apply Graphic

Software

Fundamentals

Scan Images &

Objects

Manipulate Images

Design Artwork



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E

E1.

Check final files

links

E2.

Check colours&

profiles

E3.

Convert text to

object

E4.

Save file as

required format

E5.

Collect related

materials for

output

E6.

Transfer files to

removable drive

E7.

Send the file to

Image setter or

Laser printer

E8.

Output via

communication

lines (FTP)

F

F1.

Creating ICC

monitor profile

F2.

Creating custom

RGB profile

F3.

Creating custom

CMYK profile

F4.

Creating custom

gray scale and

spot-colour

profiles

F5.

Setup printing

colour

management

G

G1.

Prepare storage

media

G2.

Partition hard

disk

G3.

Install

application &

utility software

G4.

Make final

checkup of

software

G5.

Configure

device drivers,

service packs,

Operating

System

patches

G6.

Install

application &

utility software

G7.

Make final

checkup of

software

Output Process

Install software

Prepare Customize

Graphic Elements



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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

COMPETENCY AREA

MODULE NO.

MODULE TITLE COMPETENCIES

Time(hours)

Institutional Industrial

T P

Basic Module M-01 Basics of Graphic Design 20 30 30

Basic Module M-02 Communication skills &

interpersonal skills

10 10 18

A Graphic Software

Fundamentals

M-03 Graphic Software

Fundamentals

A-1 A-2 A -3 A-4 A-5 A -6 A -7

A-8

30 30 30

B Scan Images &

Objects

M-04 Scan Images & Objects B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4

10 10 18

C Manipulate Images M-05 Manipulate Images C-1 C-2 C -3 C-4 C-5 C -6 C -7

C-8 C-9 C-10

20 30 66

D Design Artwork M-06 Design Artwork D-1 D-2 D -3 D-4 D-5 D -6

D -7 D-8 D-9 D-10 D-11 D-12

D-13 D-14 D-15

20 30 72

E Output Process M-07 Output Process E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7

E-8

20 20 54

F Prepare Customize

Graphic Elements

M-08 Prepare Customize Graphic

Elements

F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 10 20 30

G Install Software M-09 Install Software G-1 G-2 G-3 G-4 G-5 G-6 G-7 30 30 60

170

210

378

Total no. of hours

720



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Module Code : M-01

Approved on : 13.09.11

To be revised on :

Occupation : Computer Graphic Designer

Module Title : Basics of Graphic Design(Basic Module)

Performance Objective : After successful completion of this module the

trainee will be able to explain the basics and various

aspects of Graphic Designing methods, simple

components, elements, technologies that are

commonly found in various Graphic creations and

principles of graphic design.

Content:

Artwork- Introduction to paper based drawing

Artwork vs. Computer based drawing.

Pixels- Introduction, Pixel depth, Pixel aspect ratio

Print & web Graphic Elements.-

Colour systems (RGB, CMYK etc.)

Raster Graphic elements

Vector graphic elements

Resolution (dots per inch)

Aspect ratio

Tools and Equipment used

Graphic elements-Lines, Mass, Shape, Texture, Typography

Colour basics and theory

Colour symbolism and choosing colour.

Colour calibration and colour values.

Principles of Graphic design-Balance, Proximity, Alignment,

Repetition, Contrast ,White balance

Gestalt principle.

Page layouts

Graphic Design rules and Guidelines

Brochures

Advertisements

Posters

Logos

Business cards

Presentations

Maps - Introduction to directions of maps

Report covers

General working conditions

Intellectual property rights –Copyright, Design rights, Patent

rights

Fundamentals Of entrepreneurship

Planning & scheduling work



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Prerequisites:

Basic mathematics / English / Physical fitness for the work

Tools, Equipment & Teaching Learning Materials Required:

Class room teaching facilities (Multimedia Projector, Flip charts, stationeries, White

board, Video films, and Handouts) Reference books, models, and laptop/computer

Target Time: Institutional

Theory 20hrs

Practical 30hrs

Industrial 30Hrs



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Module Code : M-02


To be revised on:


Module Title : Communication skills & interpersonal skills

(Basic Module)

Performance Objective : After successful completion of this module the

trainee will be able to;

Communicate effectively.

Check the E-mail

Use Telephone, Fax machine

o Delight the customers

Deal with customers

Handle customer complaint

Content:

Definition of communication and the importance of effectiveness.

Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, for example:

- Ask relevant and appropriate questions.

- Provide explanations.

- Use listening skills.

- Provide information clearly.

- Engage and motivate the customer.

Identify customer needs and wants

Serve the customer

Body language theory, signals and meanings.

Barriers of communication.

Listening & responding in an ethical manner.

Build up good public relationship with customers, work team and

rest of the staff members.

Techniques for building good rapport.

Negotiating skills.

Ability to win customer confidence.

Handle customer complaint

Use telephone and fax machine.

Internet & E-mail

Prerequisites: Completion of Module 01

Tools, Equipment & Teaching Learning Materials Required:

Class room facilities (pen, pencils, paper sheets, erasers, wall charts, hand out,

transparencies, white board) video, multimedia projector, computer, reference books of

communication, relevant formats, Internet & Email facilities)

Target Time: Institutional

Theory 10 hrs

Practical 10 hrs

Industrial 18 hrs



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Module Code : M-03


To be revised on:


Competency area : Graphic Software Fundamentals

Module Title : Graphic Software Fundamentals

Performance objective : After successful completion of this module the

trainee will be able to identify suitable Software

packages, tools and techniques for graphic editing

according to the requirement and use basic graphic

tools.

Tasks to be performed :

Task

No. Task Standards

A-01 Drawing lines and curves According to assigneddimension

and thickness.

A-02 Drawing shapes with effects According to assigned dimension

and effect.

A-03 Use paint brush According to assigned thickness

and mode.

A-04 Select areas According to assigned effect and

colour.

A-05 Fill effects and colours

According to assigned dimension.

A-06 Apply menu bar options According to assigned option.

A-07 Erase an area According to assigned area.

A-08 Select colour using eyedropper tool According to assigned area.

Related knowledge for the module:

Word processor software

Page layout, page setup

paper sizes

Orientation

Foreground and Backgrounds setting

Raster graphic applications

Vector graphic applications

Electronic or web publishing applications

Basics of compression theory & file formats

File formats & sizes- (Bitmap, JPEG,TIFF ,GIF,PNG,PDF,PS ,PCX ,WMF,PICT)



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Graphic software tools

Introduction to Photoshop/coral photo paint

Introduction to Illustrator/ coral draw

Introduction to In-design/Free hand

Image manipulating tools (Standard toolbars, Move tool,Text tools, Work area,

Pallets, Rulers, Selection tools, Zoom tools, Eraser tools, Basic graphics tools,

Drawing boxes, lines, polygons)

Manipulating imported graphics

Symbols representing Pencil, Pen, Rectangles, Circles, Straight or curving lines

Crop

Clipping

Colour modes

Colour pickers

Paint brushers

Eyedropper tool

Variations and Layers

Customize user interface & system preferences

Prerequisite: Skill in computer office packages are prerequisite, Successful

completion of Module CGD/M-01.

Materials, Tools & Equipment Required:

Equipment & Materials Teaching and Learning

Material

Multimedia projector

Computer with graphic software

Samples

Training CD

Handouts

Stationary

Models

Target time:Institutional

Theory - 30Hrs

Practical - 30Hrs

Industrial - 30 Hrs



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Module Code : M-04


To be revised on:


Competency area : Scan Images and Objects

Module Title : Scan Images and Objects


trainee will be able to Scan Graphic or photograph in

to the computer using a scanner.


Task

No. Task Standards

B-01 Calculate Size and

resolution.

According to the required size and optimum

resolution.

B-02 Activate scanner software The scanner software should be activated.

B-03 Scan Graphic or

photograph

Scanned image should have required mode,

colour, file format; resolution and required

area should be saved.

B-04

Scan Text using OCR

option.

Scanned texts are in editable format.


Principles of “Scanner”, Parts of scanner

Scanner models

Scanning techniques

Resolutions

Scanner software options

Colour modes

File formats

File sizes

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Halftone, Lines per inch (LPI)

Dots per inch (dpi) and pixels per inch (ppi)



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Prerequisite: Skilled in computer office packages are prerequisite, Successful

completion of Module CGD/M-01, CGD/M-02.


Measuring Instruments Equipment &Materials Teaching and

Learning Material

Ruler


Computer with graphic

software

Scanner

Stationery

Operating & user

manuals

Training CD

Handouts

Models

Target time: Institutional

Theory -10 Hrs

Practical -10 Hrs

Industrial -18Hrs



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Module Code : M-05


To be revised on:


Competency area : Manipulate Images

Module Title : Manipulate Images


trainee will be able to apply theoretical and practical

knowledge gained in manipulating images.


Task

No. Task Standards

C-01 Select Appropriate

Application

Appropriate package should be opened.

C-02 Re-Sample Image

Selected graphic file to display on the Working

area with required format.

Resolution must suit the required grey level with

required size

C-03 Scale Image

Clear detailed image of required scale.

C-04 Retouch Image

Enhanced image can be seen accordingly.

C-05 Correct Colour

Colours and the appearance of the final product

must be in required format.

C-06 Superimpose Images

Multiple images should have to be in one file in

different layers according to the required

arrangement.

C-07 Mask Image

Required area of image should be masked with

required colour.

C-08 Select colour mode

Selected colour mode should be applied to the

image.

C-09 Crop the Image

Required area of the image should remain on

working area.

C-10 Save to relevant file

format

Format selected as specified.



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Image enhancement methods

Noise removal techniques

Histogram, Blur effect

Neighborhood Averaging

Filtering

Median filtering

Distorting

Sharpening

Feathers

Anti alias

File formats and sizes (Bitmap,JPEG,TIFF, GIF, PNG, PDF, PS, PCX, WMF, PICT

format etc.)

Layer properties

History grouping and merging

Image resolutions

Visual Designing concepts

Prerequisite:

Skilled in computer office packages are prerequisite, Successful completion of

previous Modules.


Measuring

Instruments

Equipment

&Materials

Teaching and Learning

Material

Ruler



Scanner

Stationery

Operating & user manuals

Training CD

Handouts

Models


Theory - 20Hrs

Practical - 30Hrs

Industrial - 66Hrs



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Module Code : M-06


To be revised on:


Competency area : Design Art Work

Module Title : Design Art Work


trainee will be able to creatively design graphical

artworks according to the requirements.


Task

No. Task Standards

D-01 Prepare Rough Sketch

Sketch to be created according to the

requirements.

D-02 Collect the materials

All the required material needed for artwork

should be collected.

D-03 Import / Place Images

Selected software should be activated.

Relevant image should be imported and placed

in artwork

D-04 Select Fonts Required Font should be used.

D-05 Format Text

Text should be formatted according to the

requirement with readability.

D-06 Select appropriate

colour format Appropriate colour format should be set.

D-07 Apply filters Enhanced Image/Object should be displayed

D-08 Apply patterns Selected pattern should be applied.

D-09 Apply blending modes Selected blending mode should be applied.

D-10 Work with paths Required path should be created using required

tool.

D-11 Create artwork Artwork done according to the requirements.

D-12

Check the artwork Artwork should be created with readable,

smooth colours and sharp images.

D-13

Provide proof Quality printout or digital files should be given,

as required.



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D-14

Export graphics for

relevant media

An image for the web with HTML codes should

be created according to selected options which

can be accessed as a web page.

D-15

Save the art work

File should be saved in required format. File

can be accessed.


Visual Designing concepts

Colour wheel

Typography

Printing materials

Paper sizes

Filtering techniques

Patterns

graphic Import /export mechanism

Web graphics

File size reducing and compressing techniques

Sketching (paper based drawing)

Prerequisite:


previous Modules.


Measuring

Instruments Equipment&Materials

Teaching and Learning

Material

Ruler



Scanner

Stationery


Training CD

Handouts

Models


Theory - 20 Hrs

Practical - 30 Hrs

Industrial - 72Hrs



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Module Code : M-07


To be revised on:


Competency area : Output Process

Module Title : Output Process


trainee will be able create outputs of developed

graphic artwork according to required format.


Task

No. Task Standards

E-01 Check final file links All necessary files are linked accordingly and

should be indicated as linked file.

E-02 Check colourprofiles Vector & raster must be achieved to required

specification of colour&colour profile.

E-03 Convert Text to object All text should be converted to objects (Graphic

objects).

E-04 Save File As required

format

File can be accessed and saved according to

given format.

E-05 Collect related materials

for output All used fonts should be in the font’s folder.

E-06 Transfer Files to

removable drive

All final files created and folders involved in the

artwork should be in new removable disk.

E-07 Send the File to image

setter or laser printer

Required print out will be observed from the

output paper or film.

E-08 Output via

communication Lines

File should reach the destination accordingly.


File linking

Printing methods

Handling printers (Laser, Dot-matrix & Bubble jet )

Colour printer calibration

Printer settings

Font files

Image setters

Data transferring via networks



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Internet connections

URLand FTP

CD/DVD-writing

Prerequisite:


previous Modules.


Measuring

Instruments Equipment &Materials

Teaching and

Learning Material

Ruler


Computer with internet &graphic software

scanner with software

Image setter

Colour laser printer

Different type of storage media

Stationary


Training CD/DVD

Handouts

Models


Theory - 20 Hrs

Practical - 20 Hrs

Industrial - 54Hrs



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Module Code : M-08


To be revised on:


Competency area : Prepare Customized Graphic Elements

Module Title : Prepare Customized Graphic Elements


trainee will be able to create customized & reusable

graphic elements and calibrate equipment according

to the needs.


Task

No. Task Standards

F-01 Creating ICC monitor

profile ICC monitor profile should be created and saved

F-02 Creating custom RGB

profile

RGB colour profile should be created and saved

accordingly

F-03 Creating custom CMYK

profile.

CMYK colour profile should be created and saved

accordingly

F-04 Creating custom

grayscale and spot-

colour profiles

Grayscalecolour profile should be created and

saved accordingly.

F-05 Setup printing colour

management

Colours of Printed document should be same as

display


Quality attributes of Images

ICC profiles

Monitor calibration (Gamma, Phosphor, White point, Brightness & contrast)

Guidelines to create ICC profiles

Guidelines to create colour profiles

Colour profile attributes

Printer colour management

Printer calibration and printer setting attributes

Prerequisite:


previous Modules.



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Measuring

Instruments Equipment & Materials

Teaching and

Learning Material

Ruler


Computer with graphic

software

Multimedia monitor

scanner with software

Image setter

Colour laser printer

Stationery

Operating & user

manuals

Training CD

Handouts

Models


Theory - 10 Hrs

Practical - 20 Hrs

Industrial - 30 Hrs



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Module Code : M-09


To be revised on:


Competency area : Install Software

Module Title : Install Software


trainee will be able to format storage media;

Install and configure System and application

software.


Task

No. Task Standards

G-01 Prepare storage media Installation media device and storage media

should be identified.

G-02 Partition hard disk Allocate partitions according to the required size

and type.

G-03 Format Hard disk Created partitions should be ready for use after

formatting.

G-04 Install Operating System Machine should be started (boot) from installed

O/S.

G-05 Configure device drivers,

service packs, Operating

System patches

Latest compatible version of device drivers and

OS patches should be installed & configured.

G-06 Install application & utility

software Able to use installed application.

G-07

Make final checkup of

software

All system software & applications are installed

and in working condition.


Overview of Software

Major categories of software (System software, Applications software)

Most important piece of system software

Some operating system functions

Controls basic input and output

Allocate system resources

Manage storage space

Maintain security includingAnti-virus precautionary measures

Detect equipment failures

Different operating systems (Microsoft windows, MAC OS, UNIX, Apple,

Linux etc..)



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Additional system software (Device drivers, Programming Language

compilers, backups)

RequiredApplicationsoftware (Productivity,Education and reference, Entertainment ,Word processing,Spreadsheet, Database management,

Business, etc

Multimedia(Hypertext and Hypermedia)

Installing an Operating System (OS)

Hard disk formatting and partitioning

Common Problems of OS installation

Selecting a suitable display

Prerequisite:

Successful completion of previous Modules.


Measuring

Instruments Equipment &Materials

Teaching and

Learning Material


Computer

OS software

Device drivers & other required

application software

storage devices (CD/DVD/External HD etc..

Stationery

Handouts

Manuals

Internet


Theory - 30Hrs

Practical - 30Hrs

Industrial - 60 Hrs

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