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The desktop publishing teacher has the knowledge and skills needed to teach the Foundations, Information Acquisition, Work in Solving Problems, Communication strands of the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in desktop publishing, in addition to the content described in Technology Applications Standards I-V.

I began the desktop publishing course believing that it would simply be an enrichment to what I already knew. I was wrong. What I already knew was very little. I mistakenly thought that desktop publishing was simply the creation of letterhead, business cards, flyers, and newsletters. And maybe if I really wanted to be creative, I would insert an image into the final product. It is all of that and so much more. I became aware of the need to create products in a format that would be available to all readers, such as rich text files (.rtf) and portable document files (.pdf). I became aware of the need to appeal to the target audience. What I value most from this course as well as other courses is the knowledge I gained regarding elements of design. The practice of the concepts discussed in Robin Williams' "The Non-Designer's Design Book" helps to create a product that is both eye appealing and conveys the message adequately.

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Indicators: Standard I, Standard II, Standard III, Standard IV, Standard VI, 7.1s, 7.2s, 7.3s, 7.4s, 7.5s, 7.6s, 7.7s, 7.8s, 7.9s, 7.10s, 7.11s, 7.13s, 7.14s, 7.15s, 7.16s, 7.17s, 7.18s, 7.19s, 7.20s, 7.21s, 7.22s, 7.24s, 7.25s, 7.28s, 7.29s, 7.30s, 7.31s, 7.32s, 7.33s, 7.34s, 7.35s, 7.36s, 7.37s, 7.39s, 7.40s, 7.41s, 7.42s, 7.43s, 7.45s, 7.47s, 7.48s, 7.49s, 8.1s, 8.2s, 8.11s, 8.13s, 8.20s, 8.22s, 8.25s, 8.31s, 8.33s, 8.34s, 8.35s, 8.36s, 8.38s, 8.40s, 8.43s, 8.44s, 8.45s, 8.46s, 8.47s, 9.3s, 9.11s, 9.16s, 9.20s, 9.21s, 9.24s, 9.26s, 9.27s, 9.28s, 9.29s, 9.39s, 9.41s, 9.42s, 10.16s, 10.37s, 10.38s, 10.40s, 10.41s, 11.2s, 11.12s, 11.24s, 11.29s,

Artifact #6

Descriptors: Desktop Publishing

Title: Newsletter

Course: Desktop Publishing

Date Created: January 30, 2003

Source: Individual Project using Microsoft Publisher

Media: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Illustrator

Description:For this project we were to design a newsletter using information given in the two interactive guides for Module 2 in the Desktop Publishing course. The requirements for the newsletter were as follows: attractive use of white space, proximity, repetition, and graphics to enhance the readability, a graphic masthead, use of typography, headlines, pullquotes and columns to maximize print space.

Rationale:This activity allowed us to create a newsletter using information which essentially described effective elements of the piece. The newsletter I created satisfies the requirements listed. I was not familiar with the term pullquotes. I had seen them used many times, but never knew the term for them. Pullquotes are blocks of text that are "pulled" from an article, given special emphasis such as a separate text box or different font style. They are used to draw attention to a portion of a particular article. I created a graphic in Adobe Illustrator and placed it in the masthead.

Being given the information to use helped the focus to be on the layout and design rather than the content. It was a relief to know that I did not need to compose articles, just edit the information already given. I limited this newsletter to one page. It is my opinion that the more one can say with fewer words, the better.

Implications for future:This is a good project for the mid-year student who has had some exposure to the principles and elements of design. After having completed this project, I have a better understanding of the elements used to create a more readable and interesting piece. I will need to continue examining existing pieces in order to practice recognizing those elements.

Reviewers Comments:I REALLY like your newsletter. It looks very professional. After comparing mine to yours, I can see where I should have added some of the other features you did like the symbols. You also spaced yours out more, where mine is pretty crowded. Good work!

Reviewer Name: Kim Lowrance

Date Reviewed: January 20, 2003

Title: TATC student


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Indicators: Standard I, Standard II, Standard III, Standard IV, Standard V, 7.1s, 7.2s, 7.3s, 7.4s, 7.6s, 7.7s, 7.8s, 7.10s. 7.13s, 7.14s, 7.15s, 7.16s, 7.17s, 7.18s, 7.19s, 7.20s, 7.21s, 7.22s, 7.24s, 7.25s, 7.28s, 7.29s, 7.30s, 7.31s, 7.32s, 7.34s, 7.35s, 7.36s, 7.37s, 7.39s, 7.41s, 7.42s, 7.43s, 7.45s, 7.46s, 7.47s, 7.48s, 7.49s, 8.1s, 8.2s, 8.11s, 8.17s, 8.20s, 8.22s, 8.24s, 8.25s, 8.31s, 8.33s, 8.34s, 8.35s, 8.38s, 8.40s, 8.43s, 8.44s, 8.45s, 8.46s, 8.47s, 9.3s, 9.11s, 9.16s, 9.20s, 9.21s, 9.24s, 9.26s, 9.27s, 9.28s, 9.29s, 9.39s, 9.41s, 9.42s, 10.16s, 10.37s, 10.38s, 10.40s, 10.41s, 11.2s, 11.12s, 11.24s, 11.29s

Artifact #7

Descriptors: Desktop Publishing

Title: Business Card

Course: Desktop Publishing

Date Created: January 15, 2003

Source: Individual Project using Adobe Pagemaker

Media: Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Illustrator

Description: In this assignment we were to create a product that sends a message. It was to be a product that would reflect who we are and what we are in to. However, I chose to create a business card for myself as the web designer of the travel agency web site we created in the web authoring course. The hypothetical travel agency, Tropics Travel, is one that specializes in vacations to tropical destinations. I created the graphic in Adobe Illustrator.

Rationale: I have included this artifact for this standard because the business card is a product that should send a message and reflect the nature of the cardholder as well as the business he or she represents. It is many times a crucial link between business associates and important contacts for networking.

Implications for future: This activity is ideal for the beginning to intermediate desktop publishing student. After being introduced to the basic design elements such as proximity, alignment, contrast, and repetition, the students could either redesign an existing card or create one "from scratch." As their skills develop, they could begin adding graphics they create in either Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.

Reviewers Comments: Dotty, I loved the colors of your logo!! I thought your card was GREAT!! It contained the right information and was well organized. I liked the way you off-set your name!!

Reviewer Name: Leah Franco

Date Reviewed: January 16, 2003

Title: TATC Student


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