AA 156 Foundation Digital Page Layout
The class is designed to teach students how to use InDesign For Page Layout. Documents will be produced using Adobe InDesign, students will learn to manipulate digital text and combine the text with other graphic elements. Students will study the traditional and current methods used to prepare layouts for printing. Learning and using the terminology used in the printing and graphics arts industry will be stressed. When producing digital mechanical files, emphasis will be placed on preparing files to the graphic arts industry standards. Student projects, notebooks, reading and exams will be required to complete the class.
Offered
Offered Fall only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use measurement tools associated with the printing industry. Articulate a rudimentary printing/graphics vocabulary. Create simple documents in Adobe InDesign. Import and link images in Adobe InDesign. Identify mechanical flaws in a printed piece. Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses behind a page layout application.Demonstrate an understanding of traditional methods and practices used by the publishing and printing industries.