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Course introduces the components of desktop publishing as used in the modern office, including hardware, software, graphics, typography and design. Content includes the relationship between concepts and applications.

A.    To be introduced to the desktop publishing cycle
B.    To learn the components of desktop publishing and apply the concepts to basic applications projects
C.    To learn to use the components of the Windows program including the notepad, calculator, control panel, calendar, and paint programs.
D.    To learn to use the basic commands of the operating system for desktop publishing file management.

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

A.    The definition and background of desktop publishing

B.    Hardware
        1.    Computers
        2.    Printers
        3.    Mouse

C.    Software
        1.    Disk Operating System
            a.    Basic commands
            b.    File management
        2.    Windows
            a.    Notepad
            b.    Calculator
            c.    Control panel
            d.    Calendar
            e.    Paint
        3.    Data and word processing
        4.    Draw and paint programs
        5.    Page layout programs

D.    Production
        1.    The traditional process versus the desktop publishing process
        2.    Planning the publication
        3.    Typography
        4.    Graphics
        5.    Page assembly
        6.    Printing considerations

    Lecture/discussion and individualized lab instruction
    Field trips

Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

 A.    Attend and participate in class.
 B.    Complete required assignments when due and take tests.

Textbooks, online resources, and such other materials deemed appropriate for the topic and assigned by the program and instructor.

Applications, exercises and tests

Software Users!  Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies.  Suspected violations will be vigorously investigated and if warranted, appropriate penalties applied. 

Specifically, you do not have the right to:
1.    make copies of software for yourself or others.
2.    receive and use unauthorized copies of software.



If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.