A.      Discuss introductory concepts

     *4.     Manage electronic files (e.g., storage, naming files, retrieval)

     *7.     Plan a preliminary layout for a publication using manual or digital tools

     8.     Develop a work schedule to meet deadlines

    * 9.     Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

B.     Perform publication set-up

     *2.     Set double-sided facing pages

     3.     Set margins

     *4.     Specify number of pages per document

    * 5.     Create master pages

     6.     Create templates, taking into account typographic concepts (e.g., leading, page      justification)

     7.     Modify templates

     9.     Use editing tools (e.g., copy, cut, paste)

C.     Demonstrate typography concepts

     1.     Create a text frame

     2.     Compose text (e.g., headings, captions, body text)

     8.     Adjust typography attributes (e.g., bold, italic, underline, reverse)

     9.     Apply character and word spacing (e.g., kerning, tracking and leading)

  *13.     Apply proofreading and editing techniques to graphic arts/desktop publishing files

  14.     Apply widow and orphan protection

D.     Manage images appropriately

     1.     Use a digital camera to acquire appropriate resolution images (e.g., portrait, landscape,  moving objects)

     2.     Use a scanner to digitize images with appropriate resolution for intended use

     3.     Import files from a digital camera

     4.     Import images from various sources (e.g., software-specific library, other applications,  Internet)

     *5.     Create images

     6.     Edit images (e.g., color, filter, tint, contrast, watermark, brightness)

     7.     Apply image modes (e.g., convert RGB, CMYK, grayscale)

     *8.     Manipulate images (e.g., mask, resize, crop, scale, rotate, group/ungroup)

     9.     Create original drawings in illustration software

  13.   Select color scheme

  14.   Select appropriate ink colors (e.g., Pantone, PMS)

  15.   Adjust color