DMD270 Desktop Publishing I

This course is an introduction to desktop publishing software and procedures as used by the graphic design industry. Printing options, color management systems, page layout techniques and software integration are discussed. Text editing and electronic typography are also emphasized in studio projects. A professional graphic design studio environment is emulated in order for the student to explore industry related issues. These issues include: Computer equipment, budgeting, project management and industry standards for printing intellectual property. This course focuses on learning software such as Adobe InDesign or other industry standard software, CG, and print theory and terminology to ready the student for DMD370. Design is not an emphasis in this class.

Prerequisite

DMD130; ENGL111 or ENGL125

Corequisite

None

Credits

4

Distribution

Computer Science/Engineering/Information Technology

Notes

This course is no longer offered.