Maricopa Community Colleges  ADA175   19904-19925 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/90
ADA175 19904-19925 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Electronic Publishing Design I
Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial publishing using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic page layout techniques including video digitizing, image transfer, graphics production software, graphic scanners, text processing, and output production devices. Emphasis on publication design layout and concepts. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: ART175
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ADA175   19904-19925 Electronic Publishing Design I
1. Describe the basic operational system of desktop publishing hardware and software as compared to traditional publication layout processes. (I)
2. Describe the general characteristics of desktop publishing fundamentals. (II)
3. Create and utilize page layout compositional theories as related to and incorporated into the foundational elements of electronic publishing. (III, V, VII, VIII)
4. Utilize various graphic and text input devices. (IV, V, VII, VIII)
5. Edit graphics and reformat text received from external sources through various mediums (hardware). (VI, VII, VIII)
6. Design a camera-ready, multi-page publication (newsletter) that includes style specifications, art work, scaling, and halftones. (VII)
7. Design a camera-ready, multi-page publication (brochure) that includes style specifications, art work, scaling, halftones, and multi-color separations. (VIII)
8. Employ design and composition concepts to critically evaluate page layout. (V, IX)
9. Execute a final layout using hardcopy from an appropriate printer. (VII, VIII)
10. Prepare a professional portfolio. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ADA175   19904-19925 Electronic Publishing Design I
    I. Basic Layout Processes
        A. Traditional publication processes
        B. Computer desktop publishing techniques
      II. Desktop Publishing Fundamentals
          A. Hardware
          B. Software
          C. Hardcopy
        III. Desktop Publishing Pay Layout Procedures
            A. Single and multiple column development
            B. Downloading graphics and text
            C. Graphics manipulation
            D. Header creation
            E. Irregular text formation
          IV. Graphic and Text Input Devices
              A. Scanners
              B. Video
              C. Keyboard
            V. Single Page Flyer
                A. Single and multiple column development
                B. Downloading graphics and text
                C. Graphics manipulation
                D. Header creation
                E. Irregular text formation
                F. Hardcopy
              VI. Computer Graphics and Text Modification
                  A. Image manipulation
                  B. Text editing
                    1. In context
                    2. Text rotation
                    3. Importing headers
                    4. Creation of color headers
                    5. Multiple page layouts
                VII. Multi-Page Newsletter
                    A. Single and multiple column development
                    B. Downloading graphics and text
                    C. Graphics manipulation
                    D. Header creation
                    E. Irregular text formation
                    F. Hardcopy
                  VIII. Brochure
                      A. Multiple column development
                      B. Style specifications
                      C. Downloading graphics and text
                      D. Art work
                      E. Graphics manipulation
                      F. Header creation
                      G. Irregular text formation
                      H. Scaling
                      I. Halftone
                      J. Multi-color separations
                      K. Hardcopy of color separations
                    IX. Page Layout Evaluation
                        A. Design concepts
                          1. Line
                          2. Shape
                          3. Texture
                          4. Color
                          5. Value
                          6. Other
                        B. Composition concepts
                          1. Unity
                          2. Balance
                          3. Dominance
                          4. Style
                          5. Font characteristics
                      X. Portfolio
                          A. Review/selection
                          B. Format
                          C. Assignments
                          D. Resume
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