VISC 211 - Digital Layout

PREREQUISITES: VISC 113 - Typography and VISC 115 - Vector Graphics and Publication Design I
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

Provides intermediate instruction in practical and creative page layout. Uses an industry standard desktop publishing package designed for single and multi-page documents as a tool for executing layouts. Produces samples for student portfolios, which may include stationery, charts, forms, brochures, and calendars.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Refine the ability to solve communication design problems.
Visualize ideas by means of thumbnail sketches as the first step in developing concepts.
Design creative, practical concept-based design solutions for specific industry-based situations.
Select the appropriate software to build components for a layout on the computer.
Produce professional quality, computer generated layouts within a specified time frame.
Design with regard to space and medium specifications.
Utilize and develop advanced typographic design skills.
Prepare computer files in a correct and practical manner to obtain appropriate output.
Prepare and deliver a professional presentation of projects for critique, which explains how the design will be used, resulting in a collective body of work.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Concept to final comprehensive layout
Preparation and organization of computer files
Professional-level text formatting
Preparation, incorporation and manipulation of images
Correct color specifying and utilization
Style sheets
Master pages
Preparation and printing for quality output

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VISC 211 - Digital Layout