Course Description
This is an essential course for anyone looking for jobs in printing companies or pre-press service bureaus. Students will learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing design and layout, and detailed use of at least one major digital publishing software package to create professional quality documents, including stationary, business cards, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, manuals, and other printed materials. Students will learn from positive and negative examples and will build a portfolio of their own best work.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient basic desktop publishing skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- Outline and discuss the history, technologies, software, and trends of the desktop publishing industry
- Create sample layouts using effective principles of design
- Use fonts and typography appropriately in documents
- Use advanced features of industry standard desktop publishing software to effectively and efficiently create a variety of documents
- Collect and prepare files for output for professional quality printing
- Convert and deliver documents to the World Wide Web
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 90 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Specific Course Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Media Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Textbooks & Materials
Desktop Publishing - Illustrated Projects - optional
ISBN:9780619110468
Price:$28.00
The Non-Designer's Design Book - optional
ISBN:9780321193858
Price:$17.75
Go to the Bookstore for a list all textbooks available
Course Location and Schedule
Salt Lake Campus: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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