Desk Top Publishing 2011-2012
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
COURSE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: LARRY DUNN
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
Description
Desktop Publishing is a business course designed to allow students to develop proficiency in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of printed
publications. Students will incorporate journalistic principles in design and layout of print and web publications including integration of text and graphics and use hardware and software to develop and create quality materials for business related tasks. Students will incorporate the process of analyzing information and audience and choosing the appropriate visual signals to communicate the desired message effectively.
Course Concepts and Generalizations
1. Students evaluate the purposes, functions and features of desktop
publishing software.
2. Students develop and demonstrate desktop publishing software skills.
3. Students import, manipulate and integrate data and graphic images.
4. Students apply principles and techniques of publication design and layout.
5. Students demonstrate organizational and professional skills.
Units of Study
UNITS/AREA OF STUDY LENGTH OF TIME
1. Creating and Editing a Publication
2. Designing a Newsletter
3. Publishing a Tri-Fold Brochure
4. Creating an E-Commerce Web Site
5. Company Design Project
Unit 1 – Creating a Publication
Learner Objectives:
1. Start and quit Publisher
2. Describe the Publisher window toolbars
3. Edit text and graphics
4. Use the Best Fit feature to adjust fonts
5. Edit a synchronized object
6. Resize and delete objects
Subject Outline:
I. Publication Templates
A. Edit placeholder text
B. Delete objects
C. Use best fit
D. AutoFit Text Boxes
II. Editing Publications
A. Move an object
B. Resize an object
C. Replace a graphic
D. Insert text box
E. Deleting tear-offs
F. Insert hyperlinks
III. Existing Publications
A. Save under new file name
B. Open saved publications
C. Print publications
Unit 2 – Designing a Newsletter
Learner Objectives:
1. Describe advantages of using a newsletter.
2. Identify the steps in the design process of a newsletter.
3. Edit a newsletter template.
4. Insert, delete, and navigate pages in a newsletter.
Subject Outline:
I. Newsletter Templates
A. Change pages
B. Delete pages
C. Edit masthead
D. Import text
II. Editing Pages of Newsletter
A. Import back page story
B. Insert new pages
C. Delete existing pages
III. Editing Newsletter Information
A. Edit personal information components
B. Edit attention getter design
C. Display overflow text
D. Insert Word Art objects
E. Edit sidebars
F. Add pull quotes
G. Check newsletter for design errors
Unit 3 – Publishing a Tri-fold Brochure
Learner Objectives:
1. Use brochure options task pane.
2. Group and ungroup objects.
3. Edit placeholder text information.
4. Use photographs and images.
5. Create a logo from scratch.
6. Prepare brochure for outside printing.
Subject Outline:
I. Brochure Options Task Pane
A. Custom color scheme
B. Custom layout
C. Template style
D. Panel headings
II. Editing Brochure
A. Move an object
B. Resize an object
C. Replace a graphic
G. Insert text box
H. Apply font scheme
I. Inserting photos and images
III. Creating Logos
A. Using autoshapes
B. Adding text boxes
C. Inserting symbols
D. Aligning and nudging logo objects
E. Grouping objects
IV. Printing Brochures
A. Previewing brochure
B. Paper considerations
C. Color considerations
D. Commercial printing tool
E. Pack and Go Wizard
Unit 4 – Creating a Website
Learner Objectives:
1. Create a Web page from scratch.
2. Make web design choices.
3. Specify command button options.
5. Insert hyperlinks.
Subject Outline:
I. Web Design Choices
A. Color and font
B. Backgrounds
C. Graphics
D. Logos
E. Forms
II. Form Controls
A. Check boxes
B. Option buttons
C. List boxes
D. Command buttons
E. Labels
F. Submit buttons
III. Inserting Hyperlinks
A. HTML Code fragments
B. Picture hyperlinks
C. Text hyperlinks
D. Scrolling marquee
Unit 5 – Company Design Project
Learner Objectives:
1. Select a marketable product to sell.
2. Locate product information by using the Internet.
3. Design information set for company.
4. Create an 8-page catalog for company.
5. Design a web page for company.
Subject Outline:
I. Selecting a Marketable Product
A. Use Google to search online
B. Find 12 photographs of product
C. Create company name
D. Choose theme colors and slogan
E. Create company logo
II. Search Internet for information
A. Location
B. Web address
C. Types of products
D. Contact information
III. Information Sets
A. Letterhead
B. Business cards
C. Coupons
D. Business forms
E. Catalog
F. Web page
IV. Company Catalog
A. Cover page
B. Contents page
C. Special offer page
D. Three product pages
E. Order form page
F. Mailing address page
V. Company Web Page
A. Home page
B. Internet special page
C. Product page
D. Order form page
GRADING PLAN
- Classroom Participation 35%
- Projects and Quizzes 25%
- Teamwork 20%
- Attendance 10%
- Final Exam 10%
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35% + 25% + 40% = 100%
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
- Enter room quietly and begin working on your classroom/homework assignments.
- Respect fellow classmates at all times.
- No name calling or insulting classmates
- Ask permission to get out of seat.
- Raise hand to be acknowledged.
- No headphones, mp3’s or iPods’.
- Bring textbook, pencils, pens and notepaper to class every day.
- Clean up space around your desk or work area before you leave the room.
- Log off computers before leaving classroom and return to storage area.
