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Core Standards of the Course
Standard 01
The student will have an understanding of the InDesign.
Objective 0101
Identify line images.
Objective 0102
Identify continuous tone/halftone images.
Objective 0103
Identify basic process color principles.
Objective 0104
Identify kinds of four color printing.
Objective 0105
Demonstrate keyboard typing proficiency.
Standard 02
Students will be able to demonstrate basic mathematical concepts.
Objective 0201
Measure linear dimensions in inches and fractions of inches.
Objective 0202
Measure linear dimensions in millimeters.
Objective 0203
Measure copy, text, and leading in points.
Objective 0204
Identify digital image measurement concepts (resolution, file size, screens, tints).
Standard 03
Students will be able to understand and apply measurement skills.
Objective 0301
Solve addition of whole numbers, fractions, and decimal problems.
Objective 0302
Solve subtraction of whole number, fraction, and decimal problems.
Objective 0303
Solve multiplication of whole number, fraction, and decimal problems.
Objective 0304
Solve division of whole number, fraction, and decimal problems.
Objective 0305
Solve fractional to decimal conversion problems.
Objective 0306
Solve decimal to fractional conversion problems.
Objective 0307
Solve decimals to percent conversion problems.
Objective 0308
Solve basic linear measurement problems.
Objective 0309
Solve inches to points conversion problems
Objective 0310
Solve points to inches conversion problems.
Objective 0311
Solve copy reduction problems.
Objective 0312
Solve copy enlargement problems.
Objective 0313
Calculate digital file size at various resolutions.
Objective 0314
Calculate digital file size in various image modes.
Objective 0315
Calculate the correct image resolutions for various output methods.
Standard 04
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate how to manage files.
Objective 0401
Explain the difference between word processing, illustration, image editing, and page layout.
Objective 0402
Select appropriate software for word processing, illustration, image editing, and page layout.
Objective 0403
Identify various digital storage media.
Objective 0404
Identify appropriate file transfer methods.
Objective 0405
Define pre‐flighting and its use.
Objective 0406
Preflight a document using application preflight software.
Objective 0407
Identify various font formats and their uses.
Objective 0408
Identify font management software and its use.
Objective 0409
Demonstrate the proper use of font management software.
Objective 0410
Identify different file formats and their uses.
Objective 0411
Save images and documents into the appropriate file format.
Objective 0412
Download electronic clipart from appropriate sources.
Objective 0413
Identify the difference between raster and vector.
Objective 0414
Create a PDF file of a created document.
Objective 0415
Organize, delete, and rename files according to project requirements.
Standard 05
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of design principles and typography.
Objective 0501
Identify fundamental typeface terminology.
Objective 0502
Identify specific characters terminology.
Objective 0503
Identify various typeface characteristics and their uses.
Objective 0504
Identify the basic type styles and their uses.
Objective 0505
Define dingbats, bullets, rules, and symbols and their uses in publications.
Objective 0506
Distinguish between display (headline) type and body (text) type.
Objective 0507
Identify the basic type styles and their uses.
Objective 0508
Explain letterspacing, tracking, and kerning of type characteristics.
Objective 0509
Explain wordspacing and the relation of em and en in paragraph spacing.
Objective 0510
Define linespacing/leading of text.
Objective 0511
Define type alignment: flush left, flush right, centered, justified, and force justified.
Objective 0512
Define design and it’s role in graphic communications.
Objective 0513
Identify the basic elements of design (lines, shapes, mass, texture, color).
Objective 0514
Identify the basic principles of design (unity, contrast, proportion, balance, rhythm).
Objective 0515
Prepare a series of hand‐drawn sketches for layouts.
Standard 06
Students will be able to understand and apply page layout principles.
Objective 0601
Identify the page layout elements.
Objective 0602
Identify appropriate uses of the page layout elements.
Objective 0603
Select appropriate page layout software for a given job.
Objective 0604
Identify InDesign’s capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages.
Objective 0605
Design and produce a single color document.
Objective 0606
Design and produce a document using spot color.
Objective 0607
Design and produce a document using process colors.
Objective 0608
Create a design/publication using electronic clipart.
Objective 0609
Create a printed piece using tines, reverses and manipulating type for effect.
Objective 0610
Demonstrate the use of an electric dictionary, and spell checker.
Objective 0611
Demonstrate the use of automatic hyphenation.
Objective 0612
Demonstrate a functional knowledge of InDesign’s keyboard shortcuts/menus.
Objective 0613
Demonstrate text alignment, element positioning and rules of page design.
Objective 0614
Demonstrate the use of master pages.
Objective 0615
Demonstrate the use of style sheets.
Objective 0616
Demonstrate the ability to format text (font, size, style).
Objective 0617
Demonstrate the ability to adjust character attributes (setwidth, kerning, baseline).
Objective 0618
Set up column grids for digital page layout according to job specifications.
Objective 0619
Proofread, edit and make corrections/adjustments to copy on screen.
Objective 0620
Proofread manuscript copy and make necessary corrections.
Objective 0621
Set up/select appropriate pagination for a given job.
Objective 0622
Set text with appropriate margins, formatting, gutters, and proper leading.
Objective 0623
Import copy from word processing program to InDesign.
Objective 0624
Import a graphic image from an existing file into a InDesign publication.
Objective 0625
Demonstrate the procedure for cropping and resizing digital images.
Objective 0626
Create a 2‐sided, 3‐panel, brochure using graphics and text.
Objective 0627
Create a 2‐page newsletter using drop caps, text wrap, and graphics.
Objective 0628
Create a 4‐page newsletter using graphics, display text, and body text.
Objective 0629
Demonstrate importing scanned images into InDesign.
Objective 0630
Create an imposition for a multiple page document in InDesign.
Standard 07
Students will be able to understand and practice capturing images.
Objective 0701
Define the difference between analog and digital images.
Objective 0702
Identify scanner hardware and software basic components, uses, and limitations.
Objective 0703
Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations for line art.
Objective 0704
Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations for continuous tone copy.
Objective 0705
Demonstrate appropriate scanner program operations for printed images.
Objective 0706
Identify the high/low resolution images.
Objective 0707
Explain the various components and operations of a digital camera.
Objective 0708
Demonstrate appropriate digital camera operations for image capture.
Objective 0709
Import digital images from a digital camera into the computer.
Objective 0710
Create a proof sheet of images captured by a digital camera.
Standard 08
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate editing digital images.
Objective 0801
Demonstrate a functional knowledge of keyboard shortcuts/menus and procedures for their uses in an image editing program (e.t. Photoshop).
Objective 0802
Edit a raster image editing program
Objective 0803
Identify the filters and their use in an image editing program.
Objective 0804
Create a design using filters in an image editing program.
Objective 0805
Identify the layers and their use in an image editing program.
Objective 0806
Demonstrate the use of selection tools in an image editing program.
Objective 0807
Create a design using layers in an image editing program.
Objective 0808
Change the color mode of an image in an image editing program.
Objective 0809
Change the image resolution in an image editing program.
Objective 0810
Change the image size in an image editing program.
Standard 09
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate digital illustration.
Objective 0901
Demonstrate a functional knowledge of keyboard shortcuts/menus and procedures for their use in an image editing program (e.g. Illustrator).
Objective 0902
Draw a design appropriate for a given job using an image editing program.
Objective 0903
Create a design using tints and fills for a given job using an image editing program.
Objective 0904
Create a design using manipulated type using an image editing program.
Objective 0905
Trace a drawing/photograph using an image editing program.
Standard 10
Students will be able to demonstrate and understanding of outputting digital files.
Objective 1001
Define CTP.
Objective 1002
Demonstrate the proper procedures on printing a proof to a laser and/or inkjet printer using page layout software.
Objective 1003
Output separations from a page layout document.
Objective 1004
Define postscript.
Objective 1005
Explain the purpose of a folding dummy.
Objective 1006
Define various impositions systems such as work and turn, work and tumble, and sheetwise.
Objective 1007
Identify analog and digital equipment for producing offset plates.
Objective 1008
Produce an analog or digital plate for an offset printing.
Objective 1009
Explain the basic principle of dot gain and its impact on printed materials.
Objective 1010
Explain the purpose of a pin registration system.
Standard 11
The student will understand the need for professional development.
Objective 1101
Complete a personal inventory.
Objective 1102
Set and meet goals.
Objective 1103
Be self-motivated.
Objective 1104
Know how to make decisions.
Objective 1105
Know how to manage time.
Objective 1106
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.
Objective 1107
Learn to communicate verbally.
Objective 1108
Write effective communications.
Objective 1109
Establish a personal reading program.
Objective 1110
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.
Objective 1111
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
- State the SkillsUSA motto
- State the SkillsUSA creed
- Learn the SkillsUSA colors
- Describe the official SkillsUSA dress
- Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer
Standard 12
The student will understand the need for leadership skills.
Objective 1201
Serve on a committee.
Objective 1202
Prepare an agenda.
Objective 1203
Assist in planning a meeting.
Objective 1204
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
Objective 1205
Participate in a school project.
Objective 1206
Attend a community meeting.
Objective 1207
Practice effective speaking.
Objective 1208
Present a three‐ to five‐minute talk.
Objective 1209
Implement a leadership project.
Objective 1210
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
- Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem
- State the SkillsUSA pledge
- Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer
Standard 13
The student will understand the need for career planning.
Objective 1301
Define your future occupation.
Objective 1302
Survey employment opportunities.
Objective 1303
Report on a trade journal article.
Objective 1304
Explore opportunities for advanced training.
Objective 1305
Conduct a worker interview.
Objective 1306
Contact a professional association.
Objective 1307
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.
Objective 1308
Give a talk about your career.
Objective 1309
Review career goals.
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