Digital Communications I Mrs. Britt.  Using a computer with page layout and graphic editing software to create publications that are professional looking.

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Digital Communications I Mrs. Britt

 Using a computer with page layout and graphic editing software to create publications that are professional looking and includes text and graphics.  Vocabulary Map

 Brochures  Newsletters  Business Cards  Forms  Letterheads  Fliers  Magazines  Comic Books  Books  Anything with TEXT & GRAPHICS!

 Create a sketch  Create on computer  Publish

 Most important stage  Convey your messages without overpowering it.  Be consistent  Remember your audience (Target Audience)  Create a sketch (Thumbnail Sketch) Activity: Vocabulary Maps for Target Audience and Thumbnail Sketch

 Keep a good balance of graphics and text  Too much text is boring  Too many graphics distract from the message  Remember to use other techniques as white space, text effects, and bullets instead of a lot of graphics  Keep your page balanced.

 Glogster

 Don’t forget to choose a font that is readable!  Make sure typeface matches your message.  Stay within the same font family.  Use no more than 2-3 fonts per publication.

 Sans serif  At least 24 points  Don’t break up headlines

 SERIF FONT  EASIER TO READ  9-12 points

 Page Orientation: Landscape or Portrait  Facing Pages: SPREAD  Focal Point Activity: Dot exercise 2/3 down the page. Vocabulary Map for Focal Point & Spread

 Important for effective design  Used to set off text or graphics  Includes margins and columns: Discuss Gutter/Alley  Space between ruled lines  Activity: White Space on Vocabulary Map