GRD 301 - Intro to Desktop Publishing

1. Operate a Macintosh computer using current operating system.
   1. Power up and shut down computer in approved manner.
   2. Navigate at desktop level using hierarchical filing system.
   3. Select documents, folders and applications to open as needed.
   4. Direct computer operations using pull-down menus and menu commands.
   5. Open existing documents from removable drive, hard drive and file server.
   6. Manage fonts using font management software.
   7. Direct computer operations using pull-down menus and menu commands
   8. Retrieve and open existing documents from removable drive, Hard Drive and file server
   9. Use font management software
2. Operate macintosh computers within a networked environment.
   1. Analyze all network elements.
   2. Explain how a network can increase workflow efficiency.
   3. Log onto file server using assigned account and password.
   4. Use Internet access protocol to connect to Internet.
3. Save digital files to designated storage location.
   1. Access removable drive, file server and hard drive for storage and retrieval of files.
   2. Enter correct information for document title.
   3. Select appropriate file format information.
   4. Select appropriate file format information
   5. Close hard drive, server and removable drive storage areas appropriately.
4. Create bit-mapped images using photo editing software.
   1. Evaluate software interface.
   2. Examine software menu commands and panels.
   3. Interpret information displayed in program dialog boxes.
   4. Control work environment using preferences settings.
   5. Identify by name and function software tools contained in the toolbox.
   6. Enter correct information in Document Setup dialog box according to project specifications.
   7. Color correct images.
   8. Adjust levels of images.
   9. Save selections in channels panel.
   10. Save selections as masks.
   11. Manage layers.
   12. Demonstrate proper use of tools contained in the toolbox.
   13. Save files in appropriate file format
5. Work with vector images using illustration software
   1. Evaluate software interface.
   2. Examine software menu commands and panels.
   3. Interpret information displayed in program dialog boxes.
   4. Control work environment using preferences settings.
   5. Identify by name and function software tools contained in the toolbox.
   6. Enter correct information in Document Setup dialog box according to project specifications.
   7. Trace a template using drawing tools.
   8. Create brushes and symbols to apply to artwork.
   9. Manage layers.
   10. Demonstrate proper use of tools contained in the toolbox.
   11. Apply brushes and symbols
   12. Examine pen tool basics
   13. Use Selection tools
   14. Use type tools.
   15. Manage layers.
   16. Save files in appropriate file format
6. Create page layouts using page layout software.
   1. Evaluate software interface.
   2. Examine software menue commands and panels.
   3. Interpret information displayed in program dialog boxes.
   4. Control work environment using preferences settings.
   5. Identify by name and function software tools contained in the toolbox.
   6. Enter correct information in document setup dialog box according to project specifications.
   7. Import text files.
   8. Format text according to project specifications.
   9. Import graphics.
   10. Scale graphics according to correct size and placement.
   11. Demonstrate proper use of tools contained in the toolbox.
   12. Use preferences dialog box to control work environment
   13. Format Text using Style Sheets
7. Output digital files to designated printer.
   1. Analyze appropriate printing method for file output.
   2. Select correct printer via the desktop printer menu.
   3. Enter correct information into page setup dialog box.
   4. Enter correct information into print dialog box to insure proper output.
   5. Correct print error messages.