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Concert Tour Desktop Publisher MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT

Concert Tour Desktop Publisher MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT. A Desktop Publishing Simulation. Learning Objectives. Demonstrate proficiency in using desktop publishing software to produce a variety of business documents

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Concert Tour Desktop Publisher MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT

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  1. Concert Tour Desktop Publisher MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT A Desktop Publishing Simulation

  2. Learning Objectives • Demonstrate proficiency in using desktop publishing software to produce a variety of business documents • Combine text, graphics, & a variety of design elements to produce creative, professional business-like documents • Interpret & apply desktop publishing document design & page layout instructions successfully

  3. Learning Objectives • Use basic, intermediate, & advanced features of desktop publishing software • Demonstrate proficiency in working with graphic images • Demonstrate proficiency in working with type including typefaces (fonts), type styles, & type sizes

  4. Learning Objectives • Organize data & information in a clear & concise manner to produce professional documents • Use & apply design elements and objects to enhance the appearance of business documents • Demonstrate ability to complete a real world publishing simulation

  5. Learning Objectives • Use technical writing as a tool to enhance readability of business documents • Apply advertising & marketing skills in business document production • Demonstrate creativity & critical-thinking skills to produce attractive, interesting professional documents • Demonstrate the abilities of planning & decision-making to produce professional business documents

  6. Elements of a Well-Designed Document*Read page 18* • Document will be… • Attractive • Pleasing to look at & read • Well-organized • Self-explanatory • Text and images are carefully linked to each other • Design & content are appropriate for the target audience

  7. Desktop Publishing Tips & Guidelines*Read pages 19-20* • Have a paper plan • Know your audience • Use the right amount of white space • Use minimal typefaces (fonts) • Keep everything in proportion • Use page margins & spacing wisely

  8. Desktop Publishing Tips & Guidelines*Read pages 19-20* • Choose the right graphics • Establish a professional identity • Proofread for… • Spelling • Grammar • Design • REVISE, REVISE, REVISE

  9. Simulation Scenario*Read pages 1-24* • Congratulations! You’ve started your own band! • For the last 2 years, you’ve been out in your parents’ garage playing, practicing, & writing songs. • But no one noticed… • Until now! • It’s time to come “out of the garage” and into the public eye.

  10. Simulation Scenario*Read pages 1-24* • To do this, you will give your band a professional image to get it noticed. • By using your creativity & desktop publishing design skills, you’ll… • Be taking the stage • Performing a free concert to gain publicity • Receiving a recording contract • Taking your act on a national concert tour • Get ready to learn what it’s like to market and promote a real product • Your own band!

  11. Meet Stonehenge • Stonehenge is a band created specifically for this simulation • You may not copy any of their documents! • They are in the book to serve as examples only • Do not copy the design nor the content • Read pages 14-16

  12. Discuss Stonehenge*Read pages 14-16* • What do you think of Stonehenge? • How can looking at Stonehenge’s documents help you design your own? • Why should you not copy the sample documents provided by Stonehenge?

  13. Saving Your Work and Submitting • In your student drive, you should already have a folder called Desktop, Multimedia, and Web Technologies OR DMW • Open it • Create a folder called Concert Tour YourName • Save everything from this simulation in it • In addition, Drop a copy of every completed project into Mrs. Bullock’s Inbox • Be sure to name your projects correctly!

  14. This is Your MID TERM EXAM • Submit all completed work as they are completed! • You will be presenting your project on the day of the exam! • Dress appropriate for presentation • Be prepared to show and discuss each of your completed Projects • Be prepared to answer questions regarding your Projects

  15. Discussion • What is your role in this simulation? • Why will it be important to know your target audience? • Will be required to write a good description • What types of design elements will help your band create a professional image?

  16. Creating the Band on Calendar • Instructions for Projects 1-18 • Rubric Table for Grading • Grading Sheet

  17. Any Questions?

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