Desktop Publishing with InDesign

DMA C109

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with a strong foundation in graphic design theory with specific emphasis on typography and the design of multi-page documents, such as newsletters, brochures, magazine pages, calendars, and books. Students develop an awareness of various graphic design styles and genres. Students also develop proficiency through the intermediate level in the use of the desktop publishing software, Adobe InDesign. No prior knowledge of the software is required.

LEARNING OUTCOMES & ASSESSMENTS

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to

Create aesthetic graphic designs that employ a grid system, gestalt principles, typographic principles, color theory, and usability. This will be assessed with a project, scored by a rubric.
Identify visual elements that constitute specific aesthetic styles or genre, and create an original graphic design in a particular style. This will be assessed with a project, scored by a rubric.
Apply publishing standards. This will be assessed with a project, scored by a rubric.
Exhibit proficiency in desktop publishing application tools, techniques, and features and optimize artwork for prepress. This will be assessed with a project, scored by a rubric.