Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Comic Book

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Continue to introduce DTP Glossary terminology, #10-15 (notes)
2. Introduce "Comic Book" project -- due date TBA; new concepts -- callouts, 3-D style, shadow style, horizontal rotation, framed borders; review layering and grouping
3. Continue to work on Aquarium project -- due Friday, September 3
4. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book concept and summarize the idea (this will allow us to get ready for our "first" publication -- a comic book). Due Friday, September 3.

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP (DTP glossary); aquarium guidesheet; comic book guidesheet

Monday, August 30, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Become Familiar with DTP Interface

Tasks:
1. Continue with "Elements of Design" notes #9-14 via Power Point
2. Continue to work on Aquarium project -- due date TBA
3. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book concept and summarize the idea (this will allow us to get ready for our "first" publication -- a comic book). Due Friday, September 3.

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; "design" notes page; aquarium guidesheet

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Become Familiar with DTP Interface

Tasks:
1. Begin "Elements of Design" notes #1-9 via Power Point
2. Continue with Aquarium project -- due date TBA
3. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book concept and summarize the idea (this will allow us to get ready for our "first" publication -- a comic book). Due Friday, September 3.

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; "design" notes page; aquarium guidesheet

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Become Familiar with DTP Interface

Tasks:
1. Begin Glossary of ongoing DTP terms #1-9 via Power Point (notes)
2. Continue with demonstration of Publisher interface; background (solid vs. image), master page concept, arrange/rotate pictures and objects, arrange/order, grouping, and text boxes; F9 key
3. Introduce/explain Aquarium project -- due date, Wednesday, Sept. 1

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; notes page; aquarium guidesheet

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Seating Chart
2. Distribute and discuss Classroom Management Plan
3. Create Electronic Folder for class; Sub-folders to be announced
4. Introduce Publisher Interface; allow students to become familiar with how it works utilizing handouts provided yesterday (basic)
5. Introduce "What is Desktop Publishing" via Power Point (notes)
6. Begin Glossary of ongoing DTP terms #1-7

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP; Glossary

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Topic:
Welcome Back To School

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Classroom Roster
2. Overview of Class/Objectives; Show samples
3. Completion of Student Information Sheet
4. Introduce Publisher Interface; allow students to become familiar with how it works
5. Optional: People Bingo

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; COS; SIF; Publisher Interface; Reference Card; People Bingo