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BOTE 218 Desktop Publishing
Spring Semester 2017
3
Desktop Publishing provides basic knowledge of desktop publishing software and electronic
document design and production.
CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers or Keyboarding or Word Processing
Create and manage information using computer technology
Use the software’s formatting features to enhance business documents.
Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts learned to independent challenge problems
Demonstrate the ability to interpret and synthesize information resulting in problem solutions.
Apply a working knowledge of basic desktop publishing software.
Ms. Diane R Keller
Thatcher 211
T, TH 11:00-11:50 am, 2:00-3:00pm
701-228-5453
diane.keller@dakotacollege.eduMWF 10:00-10:50am / Thatcher Hall 214
Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud, Author: Rydberg
ISBN: 9781305263642
Electronic Storage Device
Instruction procedures include lecture, class discussion and participation, individual assistance
and tests.
Grading Methods
Daily work (randomly)
Objective Tests
Quizzes
Other projects
Final project & presentation
Grades are calculated by dividing total points earned by total points available from assignments and tests.
The InDesign Workspace
Type, Tools, and Terms
Setting Type
Combining Type and Images
Tabs and Tables
Grids Guides and Aligning Objects
Text Wrap, Layers, and Effects
WoParagraph and Character Styles
Master Pages and Object Styles
Identify Systems
Type as a Design Element
Color Essentials
Production Essentials
Basic Graphic Elements
Grading Scale
A = 100%-90%
B = 89.9%-80%
C = 79.9%-70%
D = 69.9%-60%
F = 59.9% and below