ART 165 - Digital Publishing

 
Description
This course is an examination into the digital publishing field that focuses on page layout and design: This course will involve working on projects common in the publishing field. This course will utilize current desktop publishing software.

1. Demonstrate a proficiency in page layout skills.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with Page Layout software.
3. Utilize current hardware and software to develop projects for print.
4. Demonstrate a proficiency in designing multiple page sequential design project.

1. Introduction to design theory including:

• Elements of art (as applied to publishing)- line, shape, texture, space, time and motion, color, and typography
• Principles of design (as applied to publishing)- unity and variety, balance, scale and proportion, hierarchy, rhythm and repetition
• Compositional theory-symmetrical, asymmetrical, law of thirds, grid layout, and radial

    2. Introduction to phases of design (may be unique per instructor):

• Research- resources, demographic and scope
• Development- develop concept through variations
• Finalize- craftsmanship, prepare file for print and/or web.

    3. Coverage of page layout software including:

• Document setup, character and paragraph typesetting, Image placement and editing, color management, graphic creation, multiple page control, pagination

    4. Traditional Techniques such as:

•  Thumbnail sketches, folding, folding setup, paper, and binding

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