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Layout & Design Unit

Layout & Design Unit. Digital Communications I Mrs. Britt. What is DTP?. Using a computer with page layout and graphic editing software to create publications that are professional looking and includes text and graphics. Vocabulary Map. Kinds of Publications. Brochures Newsletters

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Layout & Design Unit

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  1. Layout & Design Unit Digital Communications I Mrs. Britt

  2. What is DTP? • Using a computer with page layout and graphic editing software to create publications that are professional looking and includes text and graphics. • Vocabulary Map

  3. Kinds of Publications • Brochures • Newsletters • Business Cards • Forms • Letterheads • Fliers • Magazines • Comic Books • Books • Anything with TEXT & GRAPHICS!

  4. Process of DTP • Create a sketch • Create on computer • Publish

  5. Planning a document • Most important stage • Convey your messages without overpowering it. • Be consistent • Remember your audience (Target Audience) • Create a sketch (Thumbnail Sketch) Activity: Vocabulary Maps for Target Audience and Thumbnail Sketch

  6. The Graphic Element Mix • Keep a good balanceof graphics and text • Too much text is boring • Too many graphicsdistract from the message • Remember to use other techniques as white space, text effects, and bulletsinstead of a lot of graphics • Keep your page balanced.

  7. Typography • Glogster

  8. Text Element • Don’t forget to choose a font that is readable! • Make sure typeface matches your message. • Stay within the same font family. • Use no more than 2-3 fonts per publication.

  9. Headlines • Sans serif • At least 24 points • Don’t break up headlines

  10. Body Text • SERIF FONT • EASIER TO READ • 9-12 points

  11. Page Layout • Page Orientation: Landscape or Portrait • Facing Pages: SPREAD • Focal Point Activity: Dot exercise 2/3 down the page. Vocabulary Map for Focal Point & Spread

  12. White Space • Important for effective design • Used to set off text or graphics • Includes margins and columns: Discuss Gutter/Alley • Space between ruled lines • Activity: White Space on Vocabulary Map

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