This is an instructional module that prepares users to design, layout, and print various illustrated messages. Students use a commercial software program (PageMaker) and IBM-compatible computer and printer.

Curriculum Content

• Fundamentals
  1. What desktop publishing is and how it is used
  2. Advantages of desktop publishing
  3. Layout and design
  4. Desktop publishing hardware
  5. Desktop publishing software
  6. Careers in desktop publishing
  7. Desktop publishing terminology
• Hands-on Activities
  1. Design and lay out a full page advertisement
  2. Design and lay out a newsletter
  3. Design and lay out an admission ticket

Tools, Equipment and Materials

Desktop Publishing Software (PageMaker), Printer, Paper, and IBM/compatible computer with Windows

Consumable Materials
All consumable supplies for 50 users are included with workstation