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Concert Tour Desktop Publisher MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT
A Desktop Publishing Simulation
Slide2Learning Objectives
Demonstrate proficiency in using
desktop publishing
software to produce a
variety of
business documents
Combine text, graphics, & a variety
of design
elements to produce
creative, professional
business-like documents
Interpret & apply desktop
publishing document
design & page
layout instructions
successfully
Slide3Learning Objectives
Use basic, intermediate, &
advanced features
of desktop publishing software
Demonstrate proficiency in working
with graphic
images
Demonstrate proficiency in working
with type
including typefaces (fonts),
type styles, & type sizes
Slide4Learning Objectives
Organize data & information in a clear
& concise
manner to produce
professional documents
Use & apply design elements and
objects to
enhance the appearance of
business documents
Demonstrate ability to complete a
real world publishing
simulation
Slide5Learning Objectives
Use technical writing as a tool to
enhance readability
of business documents
Apply advertising & marketing skills
in business
document production
Demonstrate creativity &
critical-thinking skills
to produce attractive,
interesting professional
documents
Demonstrate the abilities of planning
& decision-making
to produce
professional business documents
Slide6Elements of a Well-Designed Document*Read page 18*
Document will be…
Attractive
Pleasing to look at & read
Well-organized
Self-explanatory
Text and images are carefully linked to
each other
Design & content are appropriate for
the target
audience
Slide7Desktop Publishing Tips & Guidelines*Read pages 19-20*
Have a paper plan
Know your audience
Use the right amount of white space
Use minimal typefaces (fonts)
Keep everything in proportion
Use page margins & spacing wisely
Slide8Desktop Publishing Tips & Guidelines*Read pages 19-20*
Choose the right graphics
Establish a professional identity
Proofread for…
Spelling
Grammar
Design
REVISE, REVISE, REVISE
Slide9Simulation Scenario*Read pages 1-24*
Congratulations! You’ve started your
own band
!
For the last 2 years, you’ve been out
in your
parents’ garage playing, practicing
, &
writing songs.
But no one noticed…
Until now!
It’s time to come “out of the garage”
and into
the public eye.
Slide10Simulation Scenario*Read pages 1-24*
To do this, you will give your band
a professional
image to get it noticed.
By using your creativity & desktop
publishing design
skills, you’ll…
Be taking the stage
Performing a free concert to gain publicity
Receiving a recording contract
Taking your act on a national concert tour
Get ready to learn what it’s like to
market and
promote a real product
Your own band!
Slide11Meet Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a band created
specifically for
this simulation
You may not copy any of
their documents
!
They are in the book to serve as
examples only
Do not copy the design nor the content
Read pages 14-16
Slide12Discuss Stonehenge*Read pages 14-16*
What do you think of Stonehenge?
How can looking at
Stonehenge’s documents
help you design your own?
Why should you not copy the
sample documents
provided by Stonehenge
?
Slide13Saving Your Work and Submitting
In your student drive, you should
already have
a folder called
Desktop, Multimedia, and Web Technologies OR DMW
Open it
Create a folder called
Concert Tour
YourName
Save everything from this simulation in
it
In addition
, Drop a copy of every completed project into Mrs. Bullock’s Inbox
Be sure to name your projects correctly!
Slide14This is Your MID TERM EXAM
Submit all completed work as they are completed!
You will be
presenting your project on
the day of the
exam!
Dress appropriate for presentation
Be prepared to show and discuss each of your completed Projects
Be prepared to answer questions regarding your Projects
Slide15Discussion
What is your role in this simulation?
Why will it be important to know
your target
audience?
Will be required to write a good description
What types of design elements will
help your
band create a professional image?
Slide16Creating the Band on Calendar
Instructions for Projects 1-18
Rubric Table for Grading
Grading Sheet
Slide17Any Questions?
Concert Tour Desktop Publisher MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT
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