Heritage High School

Desktop Publishing

2008/2009

Desktop Publishing 3741: 1 Credit

Course content is designed for the student to acquire the skills to apply keying, formatting,

typography, and layout design skill in developing electronic publishing documents. The student

will develop skills in electronic publishing design, layout, composition, and photo journalism.

Content provides the opportunity to acquire marketable skills and to prepare for gainful employment

and or entry into postsecondary education in the graphic communications industry. Laboratory facilities

and experiences simulate those found in the graphic communications industry.

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Instructor:

Connie Roberts

Room 3-107, Planning Period- 4th block

Phone- 984-8110 ext 2128

E-mail Connie.Roberts@blountk12.org

Course Objectives and Standards

The student will be able to evaluate the purposes, functions, and common features of desktop publishing software.
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
The student will research and apply typography concepts and guidelines for preparation of electronic publications.
The student will apply concepts of electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, and paste-up.
The student will relate and apply layout and apply design knowledge, skills, and techniques to the production of various projects.
The student will demonstrate skills necessary for safety and enviromental protection in visual art, design, printing, and photography.
The student will evaluate career opportunities and career paths while demonstrating employability skills requred within industry.
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self- management, and workplace enhancement skills.
The student will apply apporiate tools and units of measurement; develop effective estimaton and computation strategies for producing reasonable results; and calculate using apporiate tools such as mental mathematics, technology manipulative, and pencil-and-paper.
The student will demonstrate understanding of concepts related to space and dimension.
The student will apply persuasive communication skills to consdtruct meaning and/or communicate ideas through the visual arts and/or variety of print materials.
The student will use research tools to locate sources of information to enhance the communication of ideas and information to a variety of audience for a variety of purposes in a variety of modes.

Methods of evaluation:

Attendance

In-Class Assignments

Quizzes/ Tests

Class Participation

Semester Exam