GRD 301 - Intro to Desktop Publishing

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Evaluate how to use a Macintosh computer using current operating system     
   1. Demonstrate how to power up and shut down computer in approved manner 
   2. Apply Navigation at desktop level using hierarchical filing system
   3. Select documents, folders and applications to open as needed
   4. Explore computer operations using pull-down menus and menu commands
   5. Demonstrate how to open existing documents from removable drive, hard drive and file server
   6. Distinguish between fonts using font management software
2. Perform Macintosh computer operations within a networked environment       
   1. Demonstrate how to use all network elements
   2. Explain how a network can increase workflow efficiency
   3. Apply Internet access protocol to connect to Internet
   4. Demonstrate how to log onto file server using assigned account and password
3. Determine how to save digital files to designated storage location
   1. Describe how to access removable drive, file server and hard drive for storage and retrieval of files
   2. List correct information for document title and file name
   3. Select appropriate file format information
4. Modify bit-mapped images using photo editing software
   1. Examine software interface
   2. Distinguish between software menu commands and panels
   3. Discuss information displayed in program dialog boxes
   4. Identify by name and function software tools contained in the toolbox
   5. Demonstrate how to color correct images by adjusting levels
   6. Produce selections as masks in channels panel
   7. Arrange layers to adjust image view 
5. Create vector shapes and paths using illustration software
   1. Explore software interface
   2. Examine software menu commands and panels
   3. Discuss information displayed in program dialog boxes
   4. Identify by name and function software tools contained in the toolbox
   5. Trace a template using drawing tools
   6. Apply brushes and symbols to apply to artwork
   7. Arrange layers to adjust image view
6. Design page layouts using page layout software
   1. Explore software interface
   2. Examine software menu commands and panels
   3. Identify by name and function software tools contained in the toolbox
   4. Demonstrate how to import text files
   5. Apply text formatting according to project specifications
   6. Prepare to import graphics according to correct size and placement
7. Evaluate how to output digital files to designated printer
   1. Examine appropriate printing method for file output
   2. Select printer options from the Print dialog box
   3. Describe the correct information needed in Page Setup dialog box
   4. Demonstrate how to enter correct information into Print dialog box
   5. Distinguish between different print error messages