D2L Corporation
2015-06-22T20:59:07-04:00
2015-06-22T20:59:07-04:00
D2L Corporation
Digital Communications I
Digital Communications I: Layout & Design is a one-semester course that combines the versatility of the computer with page-design software, enabling students to produce materials of near photo-typed quality. The course includes page composition, layout, design, editing functions and a variety of printing options.
2015-06-20
2010
1:
Unit
Introduction to Digital Media
1.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
1.1.1
Application
Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups
1.2
Knowledge Statement
Define digital media and describe various types of publications
1.2.1
Application
Collect and identify desktop publishing examples
1.2.2
Application
Examine multimedia examples
1.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the copyright laws and the applications to desktop publishing
1.3.1
Application
Describe appropriate application of copyright laws & trademarks
1.3.2
Application
Classify materials as fair use, freeware, royalty-free, public domain, shareware or trademark
1.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss career opportunities in digital media
1.4.1
Application
Investigate careers in digital media
2:
Unit
Communication of Color
2.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
2.1.1
Application
Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups
2.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss color theory and guidelines for selecting color
2.2.1
Application
Explore the use of color to communicate
2.2.2
Application
Distinguish between basic color schemes: i.e., complementary, split-complementary, analogous, triadic, monochromatic, etc.
2.2.3
Application
Create custom colors
2.2.4
Application
Explore color matching systems, i.e., Pantone, Trumatch
2.2.5
Application
Analyze appropriate use of spot color in publications
2.2.6
Application
Analyze appropriate use of process color in publications
2.2.7
Application
Create and print publications using color theory
2.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the characteristics of color in digital communications
2.3.1
Application
Distinguish between RGB and CMYK
3:
Unit
Layout and Design
3.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
3.1.1
Application
Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups
3.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss basic design principles and elements
3.2.1
Application
Identify examples of basic design principles: alignment, balance, contrast, flow, focal point, repetition
3.2.2
Application
Identify examples of basic design elements: line, shape, mass, color, value, texture, space
3.2.3
Application
Critique design layouts
3.2.4
Application
Create examples using basic design principles and elements
3.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss pre-planning activities
3.3.1
Application
Describe basic pre-planning activities: target audience, purpose, time frame, layout, delivery
3.3.2
Application
Develop a time frame for completing a project
3.3.3
Application
Create and print a mock layout
3.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss specific costs associated with production
3.4.1
Application
Identify paper sizes
3.4.2
Application
Identify paper stock
3.4.3
Application
Demonstrate types of folds
3.4.4
Application
Identify types of binding
3.4.5
Application
Create and print publications using various sizes of paper
4:
Unit
Typography
4.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
4.1.1
Application
Prepare a list of terms with definitions
4.2
Knowledge Statement
Identify the basic characteristics and classifications of fonts
4.2.1
Application
Label the parts of a character: baseline, x-height, cap height, ascender, descender
4.2.2
Application
Describe how type is measured
4.2.3
Application
Identify fonts from the basic categories: serif, sans, serif, decorative, script
4.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the guidelines for selecting fonts
4.3.1
Application
Describe appropriate guidelines for selecting point sizes
4.3.2
Application
Identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate use of fonts
4.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss basic styles and special formats
4.4.1
Application
Apply styles: bold, italicize, underline, shadow, small cap, outline, 3-D
4.4.2
Application
Apply special formats: contour, texture, color, drop cap, reverse type, text wrap
4.5
Knowledge Statement
Discuss spacing techniques
4.5.1
Application
Apply spacing techniques: leading, kerning, tracking, etc.
4.6
Knowledge Statement
Review font characteristics, styles, and formats
4.6.1
Application
Create a project incorporating typography
5:
Unit
Publications
5.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terminology
5.1.1
Application
Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups
5.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the basic layout of a newsletter
5.2.1
Application
Identify basic components of a multi-column newsletter
5.2.2
Application
Create a multi-column newsletter
5.2.3
Application
Convert newsletter to PDF file
5.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the basic layout of a brochure
5.3.1
Application
Identify basic characteristics of a brochure
5.3.2
Application
Create a brochure
5.4
Knowledge Statement
Review appropriate uses of layout and design
5.4.1
Application
Create an electronic project
5.5
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the basic layout and size
5.5.1
Application
Create a business cards