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Desktop Publishing CPU

Introduction

Students use industry-standard software to create documents and brochures.Most businesses today require personnel with desktop publishing skills. The Desktop Publishing CPU introduces students to these opportunities as they create and edit their own documents using an industry-standard application. The Desktop Publishing CPU is available in 10 and 15-hour formats.

Featured Careers

  • Journalist
  • Public relations specialist
  • Visual artist
  • Graphic artist

Skill Development

Technology Topics and SkillsAs with all CPUs, careers are covered in Desktop Publishing.

  • Career and occupational outlook
  • Academic requirements
  • History of animation
  • History of printing and publishing
  • Terminology
  • Design elements
  • Fonts
  • Clip art, graphics, pictures, etc.
  • Editing (cut, copy, paste, spell check, etc.)
  • Page setup
  • Balance, proportion, white space

Academic Topics and Skills

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • MathStudents explore design elements like contrast, proportion, and balance.
  • Layout design
  • Problem solving
  • Resource allocation
  • Teamwork
  • Technological literacy
  • Communications
  • Skills USA event alignment
  • TSA event alignment
  • FFA event alignment

What's Included

  • Applied Technologies Desktop Publishing courseware CD
  • Applied Technologies Desktop Publishing Student Guide
  • Layout and design software
  • Scanner
  • Printer
  • Miscellaneous materials and consumables
  • Instructor's Overview
  • Media Cruiser

Pricing

Desktop Publishing 10-Activity - CCA785 - $2,450.00
Desktop Publishing 15-Activity - CCA786 - $2,495.00
CPU Objectives


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