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Caption 6
Indicators: Standards I, IV and TA TEKS 7.1s, 7.3s, 7.4s, 7.5s, 7.7s, 7.8s, 7.9s, 7.10s, 7.14s, 7.15s, 7.16s, 7.17s, 7.18s, 7.19s, 7.20s, 7.21s, 7.22s, 7.23s, 7.24s, 7.26s, 7.28s, 7.29s, 7.30s, 7.31s, 7.33s, 7.34s, 7.35s, 7.36s, 7.37s, 7.39s, 7.40s, 7.43s, 7.45s, 7.47s, 7.49s, 8.11s, 8.13s, 8.14s, 8.31s, 8.41s, 8.44s
Artifact #6
Descriptors: Desktop publishing project/newsletter, principles and elements of design, desktop publishing terms and concepts, appropriate images located and edited for use in the newsletter, appropriate software tools integrated--desktop publishing, digital graphics editing, and file conversion software, template, synthesis of raw text into newsletter format following desktop publishing design principles, final product shared in universally readable .pdf file format
Title: Desktop Publishing Newsletter
Course: Desktop Publishing 104-1
Date Created: January 2003
Source: Individual Project using Microsoft Publisher
Media: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop 7, Internet and Microsoft Online Clipart Gallery, Adobe Acrobat 5
Description: Students were to design a newsletter using information from the Interactive Guides provided in the course. A template and masthead were to be designed first, then the students were to import text from the Interactive Guides to create a newsletter from the information. Additionally, students were instructed to use the principles of proximity, repetition, contrast, and alignment. The proper use of white space, typography, columns, headlines, graphics and pullquotes were to be incorporated into the design. Finally, the template and completed newsletter were to be presented in a universal format. I used a template from Publisher and chose my color scheme. I found graphics for use in the masthead and newsletter from the Microsoft Online Clipart Gallery. I imported these into Photoshop 7 and resized them. I then changed the colors to match my chosen color scheme. I brought the graphics back into Publisher and inserted one into the masthead of the template. The other was used in the body of the newsletter. I copied and pasted text from the Interactive Guides and considered alignment, typography, contrast, color, etc. when composing the newsletter. I also used initial caps and end of story symbols in the newsletter. Finally, the template and newsletter were saved as pdf files for universal readability.
Rationale: The creation of the template and newsletter gave students the opportunity to use the principles and elements of desktop publishing to create a project. The fact that the text was given for our use put the focus on proper design of the newsletter rather than article writing. Also, the text information was actually a discussion of these principles and elements. The requirement to post in universal format and critique our classmates' projects gave additional reinforcement in "seeing" and discussing these factors as used in a real world project. My personal rationale for including this project is the fact that I was proud that I had been able to create the newsletter after switching to Microsoft Publisher. I had originally started off with PageMaker but my knowledge of the software held me up. After several unsuccessful attempts, I switched to Publisher on the advice of my instructor (thanks again Rachel!).
Implications for future: This would be a good project for the Desktop Publishing TA classes after the principles and elements had been introduced. I plan to continue critiquing desktop publishing items I come across and working to incorporate these design ideas into the projects I create. Through continued practice in identifying and using these ideas, I will be able to "own" them. I plan to continue to work with Publisher and also to try PageMaker again after becoming more comfortable with the process of creating desktop publishing projects. The uses of desktop publishing are many and varied for teachers, so I know I will have plenty of opportunities to hone my skills.
Reviewer's Comments: WOW ! What a great newsletter! I really like it and think you did an outstanding job. The color combo is nice and the layout is good. I like the masthead and title of the newsletter. To make this easier to read - graphics might have helped to break up the text. Congrats on getting everything on one page - that in itself is a task! Good work!
Reviewer's Name: Rachel Newman
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2003
Title: TATC Instructor, 104-1 Desktop Publishing
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Caption 7
Indicators: Standards I, II, III, IV, V, and TA TEKS 7.1s, 7.2s, 7.4s, 7.6s, 7.7s, 7.8s, 7.9s, 7.10s, 7.14s, 7.15, 7.16s, 7.17s, 7.18s, 7.19s, 7.21s, 7.22s, 7.25s, 7.28s, 7.29s,7.30s, 7.36s, 7.37s, 7.43s, 7.45s, 7.47s, 7.48s, 7.49s, 11.18s, 11.25s, 11.27s, 11.28s, 11.29s, 11.35s
Artifact #7
Descriptors: Desktop Publishing Lesson Plan, Internet, creation of a unique business card, printable lesson plan documents, desktop publishing design principles and elements, web site for publishing lesson plan, assessment rubrics
Title: Business Card Lesson Plan
Course: Desktop Publishing 104-1
Date Created: February 5, 2003
Source: Individual TATC product
Media: Microsoft Publisher for desktop publishing documents, Adobe Acrobat to create universally readable files, Internet, Microsoft Word, Web Page for distribution of lesson plan
Description: We were asked to create a lesson plan based on a desktop publishing product such as a business card, letterhead, newsletter, or brochure. Once the topic was selected, we were to create all the documents necessary for teaching this lesson including instructional handouts, vocabulary, rubrics, and other printable materials. Desktop publishing items created for the lesson plan were to model good design with elements such as alignment, repetition, constrast, and proportion appropriately demonstrated. In addition, we were to include a sample product, assessment rubric, auxilliary applications, software and hardware requirements, and an estimated time frame. All the lesson elements were distributed through my web page. For my lesson plan, I chose to demonstrate the creation of a business card. Step-by-step instructions were given for creating a business card using Microsoft Publisher and a wizard. Lecture Notes for the teacher were provided as was relevant vocabulary for the project. All "handouts" were created in Microsoft Publisher to model good desktop publishing elements and then converted to pdf format for more universal distribution. Ideas for modifications and extensions were noted on the web page as auxilliary applications. My estimated time frame for the lesson was provided as were links to two sample business cards. Necessary hardware and software requirements for successfully completing the lesson were also noted.
Rationale: This artifact encompasses many of the desktop publishing concepts through the lesson assignment itself and through the related materials. I feel it demonstrates a wide variety of TEKS related to desktop publishing. I used Microsoft Publisher to create a template to use for all the handout materials. I began with an existing template and adapted it to fit my needs for this assignment. I tried to use alignment principles by following the strong vertical lines used in my graphic element. I left aligned the text just inside the vertical rule. The title for each handout page was right aligned with the right margin of the graphic "rule" that formed the top margin. I did not use color in my documents, choosing to use black and white for contrast and to conserve color printing cartridges. The graphic elements, typeface, and type size were used consistently in the documents to visually tie the lesson documents together through repetition. White space was used judicially for a pleasing appearance. Related items within each document were placed near one another demonstrating proximity. Through the creation of this lesson and related documents, I was able to further my own skills in desktop publishing and create a lesson plan that could be used in the TA course. To complete the assignment, we were asked to review and comment on our classmates' lessons, giving us another opportunity to evaluate desktop publishing products.
Implications for future: I could use this lesson plan to teach a lesson on business cards for desktop publishing if I have the opportunity to teach that course. Through the sharing of lessons created by my classmates, I have gained an awesome resource for a variety of desktop publishing topics. In addition, I can use the design principles I learned to create more effective and appealing instructional materials for any class I teach. By using what I have learned about desktop publishing to create the documents I use in the classroom, I will be able to project a more professional image.
Reviewer's Comments: I think you are on track for your time frame for this lesson. I like the samples and think that students would enjoy this assignment. Good job!
Reviewer's Name: Rachel Newman
Date Reviewed: February 5, 2003
Title: TATC Instructor/Desktop Publishing
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