308438 (v.1) Design Computing (Quark) 291

---

 

Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	306958 (v.1) Visual Communication Technology 291
Syllabus:	Introduction of QuarkXpress, a graphics software publishing program. Lectures, demonstrations and studio tutorial sessions cover the fundamentals of page layout design and how to prepare these for prepress.Two-dimensional designers need to be able to design work that can be produced commercially. Covers current industry standards in graphic softward use, print research and design application. This is a component of Visual Communication Technology 291, which was compulsory for Year 2 students in the Visual Communication stream.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood and be able to use QuarkXpress to assemble page layouts. Be able to manage typographic and graphic elements. Prepare their work for prepress.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Weinmann, E and Lourekas, P. (2002), QuarkXpress 5 for Windows and Macintosh. Visual Quickstart Guide, United States of America. Peachpit Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Three projects assess skills required proficiently use the software program QuarkXpress. One project assesses print production research. Project (1) 22%, Project (2) 29%, Project (3) 40%, Project (4) 9%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y