1. Digital Communications I Mrs. Britt

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

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

4.  Create a sketch  Create on computer  Publish

5.  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

6.  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.

7.  Glogster

8.  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.

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

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

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

12.  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