Desktop Publishing Ann Ware Fall 2011
Desktop Publishing Using a computer with page-layout software to design, edit, and produce professional-looking publications that include text and graphics.
What is a publication? Brochures/ booklets Pamphlets Flyers Programs Web pages Newsletters Business cards Letterhead, forms Menus Certificates Name badges CD Label Jewel case inserts
What do we need to get started? Hardware Computer system Laser and/or color laser printer Digital camera Scanner Digitizing tablet Software Adobe InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Microsoft PowerPoint Publisher Word
What are we going to learn?
Layout and Design Use of Color Principles of Design Elements of Design Paper Stock Binding Methods Typefaces Copyright law Printing Techniques Production of documents using a variety of software