Information and Communication Technology(ICT) is one of the components of Technology and Livelihood Education(TLE). It offers a lot of skills appropriate for the jobs offered by the different companies nowadays. Desktop Publishing(DTP) is the use of the computer and software to create visual display of ideas and information. This module is divided into three lessons namely: Desktop Publishing and the Microsoft Software, Common Tasks in Publisher and Creating A New Publication. These lessons will help you produce creative and innovative business cards, letterheads, newsletters, booklets, manuals, brochures, advertisements, business forms, reports, magazines, catalogues, programs, flyers, posters and invitations. . Moreover, you will be trained to create pages using imported text and graphics, modify text and graphics within a page and link pages and text boxes. You will identify and choose appropriate fonts for your project, select, import, and manipulate graphics and format pages appropriate for presentation. MS Publisher will be the specific program/software in creating your publication. Hence, you may also use other software, such as: Corel Draw, Adobe Page Maker and Adobe InDesign to help you in creating your design. So, explore and experience the K to 12 TLE modules and be a step closer to becoming a successful graphic designer.
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ICT-‐ Desktop Publishing
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OBJECTIVES At the end of this module, you are expected to: v explain the basic concept and features of Desktop Publishing(DTP), v use Desktop Publishing Softwares such as Microsoft MS Publisher, Indesign, Adobe Page Maker, Corel Draw, etc. v create designs using Desktop Publishing
PRE ASSESSMENT To test your prior knowledge on Desktop Publishing, answer the Pre Assessment below. This will give you an idea of the lessons that you will come across within this subject.
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