Description:

In this career-related course, students will create intermediate-level page layout documents using a variety of techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will learn how to work with type styles, threads, columns, special characters, hanging indents, vertical spacing and tables as well as exploring PDF files. Students will also be able to master several aspects of working with graphic images: placing images, linking, clipping paths, libraries, grids, Bezier drawing, compound paths and reflections. Finally, students will work with advanced framing techniques to nest frames within shapes. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $15 to $90.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Flow text from frame to frame.
2. Create and import paragraph and character styles.
3. Reveal hidden type characters.
4. Thread text between frames.
5. Alter the number of columns in a frame.
6. Spell-check a story.
7. Adjust vertical text spacing.
8. Apply a gradient across type.
9. Create a drop cap.
10. Create optical kerning of type.
11. Distinguish between kerning and tracking.
12. Apply multi-line text composition.
13. Create tables with tabs.
14. Add rules above and below paragraphs.
15. Export a document to PDF.
16. Manage links to imported graphic files

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Work with typography to
   A. Flow text from frame to frame.
   B. Create and import paragraph and character styles.
   C. Reveal hidden type characters.
   D. Thread text between frames.
   E. Alter the number of columns in a frame.
   F. Spell-check a story.
   G. Adjust vertical text spacing.
   H. Apply a gradient across type.
   I. Create a drop cap.
   J. Create optical kerning of type.
   K. Distinguish between kerning and tracking.
   L. Apply multi-line text composition.
   M. Create tables with tabs.
   N. Add rules above and below paragraphs.
   O. Export a document to PDF.

II. Work with graphics to
   A. Add graphics from other programs.
   B. Manage links to imported files.
   C. Create a mask with a clipping path.
   D. Import a PDF file.
   E. Store files in a library.
   F. Draw shapes with Bézier curves.
   G. Produce compound paths.
   H. Create inline graphics.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

A minimum of 5 projects    90%
A minimum of 1 examination 10%
                          100% 

Projects will be completed within, and printed from, the InDesign software
program.

Criteria for grades
   90-100%  A
   80-89%   B
   70-79%   C
   60-69%   D
    0-59%   F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.