CIS 262 - Desktop Publishing II / InDesign

Description
Students learn advanced design and layout techniques for both print production and web media using desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign). Assignments focus on building portfolio work including brochures, posters, menus, newsletters and advertisements. Advanced techniques include setting up bleeds, PDF exporting, preflighting and packaging files to be delivered electronically to a service provider.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230221T09:29:55
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of various publishing strategies and an understanding of various publishing delivery systems.
Understand and use Set up document and print presets.
Use preflighting and package files to send documents to a service provider.
Understand and Create Object Styles.
Understand and work with Layout templates.
Understand and use text and color tools including managing missing fonts.
Understand and use spot and process colors for print graphics.
Prepare packaging and export documents including creating bleeds, slugs and printer marks.
Understand and create interactive elements, EPUB and HTML files.
Create a personal portfolio designed for print and Web graphics.
Make effective presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices when developing a communication.
Understand the role of context, audience, and purpose when developing a communication.
Use visual representations such as graphs, charts, or graphics to enhance the meaning of the message that is being communicated.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. The InDesign User Interface.
II. Placing External Images.
III. Letterhead Design.
IV. Importing and Formatting Text.
V. Outputting Files,
VI. Work with templates, styles, and tables.
VII. Create and place tables.
VIII. Preflighing and creating a job package.
IX. Work with Master Pages.
X. Build a Folding Template.
XI. Use advanced frame options and text formatting.
XII.Create digital layout variations.
XIII. Create EPUB and HTML files and work with XML..
IXV. Create a multi-chapter booklet.
XV. Export PDF book files for print and digital distribution.
XVI. Create portfolio advertisements and page layout graphics.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials:

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-60%

Facilitated discussion: 0-20%

Group work: 0-10%

Lab work: 10-40%

Mandatory Course Components:
1. Twenty to twenty-five InDesign activities.

2. On-line quizzes.

3. Midterm and a final project.

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 162 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must possess knowledge of the Adobe InDesign environment, 4000 hours of graphics and computer experience and be able to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so that the students will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Graphics/Web Development, A.A.A.S.
People Soft Course ID Number: 104617
Course CIP Code: 11.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Kent Career Technical Center