This course introduces students to the fundamental knowledge required to operate Macintosh computers for use in desktop publishing. Students become computer literate by learning the basic principles of desktop publishing. Through the introduction to the word processing program Microsoft Word and the page layout program of PageMaker, students are directed in the production of documents that require the application of those principles. I 3 Credits Formerly Intermediate Desktop Publishing. This course explores the use of the computer as a design tool.
Instruction emphasizes the mastery of fundamental computer functions and software operations.
It prepares graphic design students in computer software and technology used in graphic design. Adobe Illustrator- software used. Credits Formerly Advanced Desktop Publishing. This course continues the exploration of the computer as a design tool. Students gain the knowledge and skill to apply new software appropriately in the production of graphic design.