BITS 213 - Microcomputer Applications: Desktop Publishing

3 Credits
Students learn to design high-quality, marketable publications with industry-standard page composition software. Sample projects include newsletters, brochures, letterheads, business cards, and on-line materials. Publication design principles and software competency are integral components of this course. Students work on team projects and pre-press activities which are critical components of desktop publishing.

Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP 100
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Create professional-quality publications such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, letterheads, and business cards using Adobe InDesign CS2.
2. Apply software functions such as font and color attributes, page layout, and graphic features to produce attractive publications which adhere to standard design theory.
3. Plan and produce an original publication as a team effort.
4. Critique publications as to their effectiveness for the intended audience and purpose.
5. Critique publications on acceptable design practices by using appropriate publishing terminology.