CONCERT TOUR DESKTOP PUBLISHER MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT A Desktop

CONCERT TOUR DESKTOP PUBLISHER MID-TERM EXAM PROJECT A Desktop Publishing Simulation

LEARNING 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

LEARNING 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

LEARNING 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

LEARNING 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

ELEMENTS OF A WELLDESIGNED 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

DESKTOP 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

DESKTOP PUBLISHING TIPS & GUIDELINES *READ PAGES 19-20* Choose the right graphics Establish a professional identity Proofread for Spelling Grammar Design REVISE, REVISE, REVISE

SIMULATION 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.

SIMULATION 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!

MEET 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

DISCUSS 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?

SAVING 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!

THIS 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

DISCUSSION 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?

CREATING THE BAND ON CALENDAR Instructions for Projects 1-18 Rubric Table for Grading Grading Sheet

ANY QUESTIONS?