MCCCD Program Description

Windows Desktop Design and Publishing Using Quark Express

Course: BPC138BA

First Term: 1998 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

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, techniques, and purposes of desktop publication. (I, IV, VII) 2. Load and set-up the necessary operating system, word processor graphics software, and layout program. (II, III) 3. Compose and print a single-paged all-text layout. (IV, VII, VIII) 4. Prepare bit-mapped, object, and scanned graphics. (IV,VI) 5. Create properly formatted text files using an appropriate word processor. (V) 6. Produce layouts incorporating graphic elements. (VII) 7. Make multiple-page layouts demonstrating mastery of layout principles,text flowing, sizing and placement of graphic elements, and full use of the software`s and the printer`s capabilities. (VII, VIII) 8. Assemble newsletters, flyers, resumes, brochures, advertisements, and other typical desktop applications from templates and models. (III, VII, VIII)
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. Text vs. graphics 1. Word processing 2. Painting, drawing, and drafting B. Uses of printed materials C. Examples of desktop publications II. Microcomputer hardware and the operating system A. Operating system overview B. Management of memory and disk drives C. Printer techniques 1. Dot matrix and formed-character printers 2. Laser printers and their control a. Page description programming languages b. Networks D. Digitizers, graphics pads, and other graphics devices III. Desktop Publication software A. Word processing packages B. Graphics programs C. Layout software D. Clip art and other graphics resources IV. 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 V. Copy preparation A. Comparison of word processing alternatives B. Formatting and editing textual material C. Ancillary aids (spelling checkers, scanners, etc.) VI. 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.) VII. 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 VIII. Printing A. Personal printing B. Preparation of camera ready copy for printers

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/23/1998

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