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Windows Desktop Design and Publishing
Course: BPC138AA

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T


Description: Use of Windows based microcomputers and appropriate commercial software package to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes overview of micro operating system, word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, and printing alternatives.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the components, history, and purposes of desktop publication. (I, II, III)
2. Compose and print a single-paged all-text layout. (II, III, V, VI)
3. Describe the differences among vector (EPS) and TIFF graphics. (II, IV)
4. Create text files, use a spell checker, and demonstrate proofreading skills. (III)
5. Produce layouts incorporating graphic elements. (V)
6. Create multiple-page layouts incorporating layout principles, text flowing, sizing and placement of graphic elements. (V, VI)
7. Create a report or newsletter, or flyers, or resumes, or brochures, or advertisements, and other typical desktop publishing documents. (II, III, IV, V, VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Desktop publication concepts
   A. History
   B. Text vs. graphics
      1. Word processing
      2. Painting, drawing, and drafting
   C. Uses of printed materials
   D. Examples of desktop publications
II. Publication design
   A. Evaluation of audience and goals
   B. Initial page layout
      1. Columns, pagination, etc.
      2. Logos, graphics, and other elements
      3. Fonts and other typographical considerations
III. Copy preparation
   A. Comparison of word processing alternatives
   B. Formatting and editing textual material
   C. Ancillary aids (spell checkers, scanners, etc.)
IV. Artwork production
   A. Bit mapped graphics
   B. Object graphics
   C. Scanned input
   D. Clip art
   E. Special typography (original fonts, kerning, etc.)
   F. Special products (music, comics, cartoons, maps, genealogies, storyboards, calendars, etc.)
V. Pages composition and layout
   A. Layout basics
      1. Simplicity, symmetry, visual impact
      2. Rules of thumb and traditional guidelines
   B. Mechanics
      1. Sizing and positioning artwork
      2. Aligning, flowing, heading, dividing text
      3. Treatment of special elements and difficult problems
VI. Printing
   A. Personal printing
   B. Preparation of camera ready copy for printers
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/23/1998

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