Course Details

INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING

About this Course

This course will give an overview of major theories and application of the advancement of today’s computer technology.The students will also develop their understanding and skills on how to operate the computer professionally. To equip students with the knowledge of producing manual Graphic Design process to digital process.

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Explain the fundamental knowledge for commercial application in desktop publishing and designing for digital platform.
2) Show desktop publishing skills in creating design
3) Perform autonomous learning in desktop publishing projects.

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1) Introduction to Syllabus
- Entrance Survey
- Class Overview
- Course Description
- Course Objectives
- SLT
- Project Overview
- Marking Scheme

2) Introduction to Desktop Publishing (DTP)
- Definition
- Terminology
- Function / types of graphic work
- Tools, hardware & software
- Design Process : Research, Thumbnail & Comprehensive Sketches

- Understanding Vector and Bitmap Graphics (What it is used for)

3) Introduction to Vector Software (Adobe Illustrator) (Work Area & Pen Tool)
Work Area
- Menu bar
- Toolbox
- Option Bar
- Palettes

USING PEN TOOL
- Draw straight line, curve.
- Add / Delete Anchor point, Convert point

Demonstration
- Setup New Document
- Create Basic Shape
- Using Selection Tools
- Saving Document

Using Color
- Understanding stroke & fill
- Understanding color mixer
- Understanding gradient.

Moving Around
- Place Objects
- Using Zoom Tools
- Hand Tools
- Minimize & Maximize

(Transform & Type)
TRANSFORM OBJECTS
- Scale
- Rotate
- Align
- Pathfinders

USING TYPE TOOLS
- Insert type, using character & paragraph, type on path.
- Add / Delete Anchor point, Convert point

4) Introduction to Bitmap Software (Adobe Photoshop)
- Menu Bar
- Toolbox
- Option Bar
- Palettes

- Moving Around:
- Open / Import files, Using Zoom Tools, Hand Tools, Minimize & Maximize

Demonstration
- Setup New Document
- Copy & Paste Technique
- Move Tool
- Scale & Rotate
- Saving Document

Understanding Layers Selection (Image Manipulation)
- Crop, Scale, Rotate, Align
- Healing, Patch, Clone, Adjustments and Filters

Using Type Tools:
- Horizontal & Vertical
- Using Character & Paragraph
- Masking Type

Using Colours:
- Colour palette
- Colour mixer
- Swatches
- Gradient.

5) Design Elements & Design Principles
- Design & Communication
- Form & Content
- Elements; Type, Photography, Illustration, Color
- Principles; Contrast, Scale, Repetition etc.

6) Design: Structure
- What is Layout?
- Format, ISO paper format
- Page Elements; Column, Gutter etc.

7) Design: Organizing
- Using Grid
- Hierarchy of information

8) Final Execution
- Discussing on the idea - Rechecking the layout composition