Topic:
Newsletter
Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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 with Design Elements and Principles - Part 2 (Notes)
2. Demonstrate new concepts pertaining to "Newsletter" publication/template (margin guides, ruler guides, grid guides, gutter, drop cap, styles/formatting, bulleted lists,building blocks (borders and accents), masthead, page navigation pane, table, text wrapping, text overflow, pour, and word art.
3. If not already done, show samples of past Newsletters
4. If time allows, distribute "Newsletter" project guide sheet; create template as a group!
5. Weekly Homework -- In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (one page in length); due by Friday, September 5
Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guidesheet; comic book guidesheet