STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Explain the process of printing from a designers view point (I) (IX)

 II.     Examine the interchange of files for print output (II)

 III.    Discuss type anatomy and combining type for aesthetics (III)

 IV.     Constructing vector objects for design solutions (IV)

 V.      Manipulate raster graphics for design solutions (V)

 VI.     Demonstrate design principles techniques for document production (VII)

 VII.    Combine text and graphics using design principles (VI)

 VIII.   Apply color systems to computer publishing (VIII)

 IX.     Determine optimal methods for professional graphics designs for print (IX)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Publishing

         A.      Electronic Prepress

         B.      Printing

 II.     DTP applications

         A.      Vector

         B.      Raster

         C.      Page Layout

 III.    Typography

         A.      Type and terms

         B.      Designing with type

 IV.     Draw graphics

         A.      Logo development

         B.      Object oriented construction of graphics

 V.      Paint graphics

         A.      Image composition

         B.      Bitmapped image design

 VI.     Page Layout

         A.      Formatting text

         B.      Weaving text and graphic for document make-up

 VII.    Principles of layout and design

         A.      Proximity

         B.      Alignment

         C.      Repetition

         D.      Contrast

 VIII.   Additive and Subtractive color systems

         A.      Digital color systems used for print production

 IX.     Printing process

         A.      Prepress and printing steps