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Nov 04, 2026
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VISC 124 - Publication Design II
PREREQUISITES: VISC 113 - Typography and VISC 115 - Vector Graphics & Pub Design I
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
Provides essential skills in practical and creative page layout using Adobe InDesign. This industry standard desktop publishing software is designed for single and multi-page documents as a tool for executing layouts. Produces samples for student portfolios, which may include logos, stationery, charts, forms, editorials, menus, brochures, and calendars.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE:
This class makes use of industry-standard Adobe software. Students will NOT be able to complete the coursework without the use of Adobe software. Only students enrolled in Visual Communications courses that use Adobe software have been assigned an Adobe license. Not all students will have the ability to access Adobe software at home. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the latest Adobe software. Review the IvyService & Support Knowledge Base article: How to Access Adobe Software at Home to learn how to access this software.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that not every computer can run Adobe software. Verify your system can operate Adobe applications through the Adobe System Requirements website. We highly recommend computers with an Intel core processor, 64-bit support, 8GB of memory (16GB preferred), and a 250GB hard drive. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the minimum system requirements.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: - Plan and visualize ideas by means of in-depth research, thumbnail sketches and development drafts (or mock-ups).
- Design creative, practical concept-based design solutions for specific industry-based situations requiring page layout.
- Select the appropriate software to build components for a page layout.
- Produce professional single and multi-page layouts using industry recognized page layout software.
- Adhere to size and medium specifications.
- Employ advanced typographic and design skills.
- Prepare and package files for appropriate professional output.
- Engage in presentation and critical peer evaluation
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Naming conventions and file organizations
- File planning and creation
- Text–importing, profession publication text formatting including but not limited to tabs, tables, drop caps, paragraph rules, find and change, glyphs, spell check etc.
- Images & graphics–prepare, place, embed, link,effects, scale & text wrap
- Color–spot, process, gradient, opacity
- Style sheets–text & object
- Master pages, document pages, single and facing pages
- Output–prepare, save, print, print booklet, preflight and package
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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