ARTC 2348 - Digital Publishing III

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
A project-based page layout course from concept to completion addressing design problems, preflight of files, color separations, and trapping techniques.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; ARTC 2313
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Utilize advanced typography and design skills. 2 - Complete individually and/or team projects. 3 - Resolve design and preflight problems. 4 - Use typographical considerations regarding printing to different output devices. 5 - Interact with printers and/or service bureaus 6 - Generate color separations 7 - Apply trapping techniques. 8 - Work with a “client” to design and create a marketable print project. 9 - Demonstrate advanced layout skills using a variety of desktop publishing software. 10 - Demonstrate a mastery level of font selection and manipulation. 11 - Demonstrate time management skills, adhering to all deadlines for assignments, tests, and projects. 12 - Utilize effective verbal communication skills with client and during classroom critique.. 13 - Apply the psychology of color to communicate a design concept. 14 - Demonstrate industry-level knowledge and use of design principles through application. 15 - Demonstrate a working understanding of pre-press design and layout. 16 - Create original single page and multi-page projects from concept to completion.