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Unit 5: Desktop publishing (2010)

Learning outcomes

By completing this unit candidates will develop the ability to appraise the features and techniques used in existing publications. They will use the knowledge and understanding gained to inform their planning and creation of a publication to meet the requirements of a client brief. Candidates will develop their skills in selecting appropriate components for a multi-page publication and will appreciate the advantages of creating page layouts for publications. They will learn to use a range of tools and techniques to assemble a publication using desktop publishing software. They will apply their acquired skills and creativity to import, integrate and manipulate a range of different files. Using their knowledge, understanding and skills they will check and prepare a publication for printing, evaluating its suitability for purpose and audience.

Candidates must design and create a solution using desktop publishing software. The use of other types of software is not appropriate for this unit. The use of wizards or predefined design sets or templates is not permitted in this unit.

Candidates will be able to:
  • plan a document to meet a given brief
  • create and apply style sheets
  • use graphics tools to create basic shapes
  • develop images for inclusion in a completed document
  • prepare publication for final print.

Scenario

  • Yodafone International is a mobile phone company based in the Dagobah system. In their main office there are a number of employees who help with the day-to-day running. Yodafone have planned to launch 12 new mobile phone shops around England. They have asked for a number of advertising materials to be create which include a TV advert, a radio advert and a booklet/magazine. Leia who is in charge of marketing needs you to help research, design and create a booklet.

Brief

  • After discussing the magazine requirements with Leia you have found out:
    • The magazine will be given away free in-store to home users (non-business) to promote the latest: Phones, accessories, Pay-as-you-go tariffs, Contract tariffs and offers.
    • On the back page of the magazine there must be a money off coupon that can be cut out and taken into store.
    • The magazine needs to be 4 sides of A4 and needs to include the Yodafone logo and a suitable colour scheme.
    • The booklet will need to be eye catching and suitable for the target audience (home users).
    • The magazine needs to be created using desktop publishing software
    • You will need to conduct some research to see what latest mobiles are around and what your latest Tariff's should be. Make sure you collect and save any pictures, descriptions and specifications whilst doing your research.
  • Ask your teacher to see an example of the worksheet you will be creating.
 Picture of Girl with a booklet behind her



AO1 - Plan a document to meet a given design brief.
  Pass Merit Distinction
  candidates will carry out limited research on a narrow range of organisations and end-users.

Candidates provide limited evidence linking their research to the designs.

Candidates will produce basic plans which include sketches of the design for the front and at least one inside page of their publication.

There will be some indication that timescales for the completion of the publication have been considered.		 Candidates will carry out independent research from a range of sources which they identify.

Candidates provide evidence linking their research to the designs.

Candidates will produce plans which include sketches of the design for all pages of their publication.

There will be some indication that timescales have been considered for each stage of the development and completion of the publication.		 Candidates will carry out independent research from a wide variety of sources which they identify.

Candidates provide clear evidence linking their research to the designs.

Candidates will produce detailed plans which include sketches of the design for all pages of their publication.

Realistic timescales have been considered and set for each stage of the development  and completion of the publication.
A

Info:

  • In this task you will specify the purpose and audience of the magazine you have been asked to design.
  • You will also identify areas for research.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet.
  • Save this document in your Unit 5 AO1 folder as UserReq.

Info:

  • In this task you will specify the purpose and audience of the magazine you have been asked to design.
  • You will also identify areas for research.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet.
  • Save this document in your Unit 5 AO1 folder as UserReq.

Info:

  • In this task you will specify the purpose and audience of the magazine you have been asked to design.
  • You will also identify areas for research.

Task:

  • Complete this worksheet.
  • Save this document in your Unit 5 AO1 folder as UserReq.
B

Info:

Task:

  • For this task you can use the school magazines/booklets for your research or bring in your own.
  • Complete this worksheet.

Info:

  • In this task you will carry out independent research from a range of sources which you must identify.
  • Merit candidates must supply their own independent research.

Task:

  • For this task you must provide your own research materials.
  • Complete this worksheet.

Info:

  • In this task you will carry out independent research from a wide range of sources which you must identify.
  • Distinction candidates must supply their own independent research.

Task:

  • For this task you must provide your own research materials.
  • Complete this worksheet.
C

Info:

  • In this task you will produce basic plans showing how your research will influence your designs.
  • You will also explain your house style and which software you will use to create the publication.

Task:

Info:

  • In this task you will produce basic plans showing how your research will influence your designs.
  • You will also explain your house style and which software you will use to create the publication.

Task:

Info:

  • In this task you will produce basic plans showing how your research will influence your designs.
  • You will also explain your house style and which software you will use to create the publication.

Task:
D

Info:

  • In this task you will create design sketches of your magazine.

Task:

  • Using a blank piece of A4 paper you must sketch the front cover and 2nd page of your magazine.
  • Put the sketches into your Unit 5 portfolio.

Info:

  • In this task you will create design sketches of your magazine.

Task:

  • Using a blank pieces of A4 paper you must sketch all pages of your magazine.
  • Put the sketches into your Unit 5 portfolio.

Info:

  • In this task you will create design sketches of your magazine.

Task:

  • Using a blank pieces of A4 paper you must sketch all pages of your magazine in detail.
  • Put the sketches into your Unit 5 portfolio.
E

Info:

  • In this task you will create a timescale projecting the tasks/time required to complete the magazine.
  • The timescale may not be accurate.

Task:

Info:

  • In this task you will create a timescale projecting the tasks/time required to complete the magazine.

Task:

Info:

  • In this task you will create a timescale projecting the tasks/time required to complete the magazine.
  • The timescale must be realistic.

Task:

 

AO2 - Create text styles.
  Pass Merit Distinction
  Candidates create at least three text styles in the DTP software. For each text style they will set font type, size, emphasis and alignment as a minimum.

The following will be set at least once across the three text styles:
  • leading (line spacing)
  • kerning (character spacing)
  • paragraph spacing or indents
Each text style will be used at least once in the publication.		 Candidates will create at least three text styles in the DTP software adhering to the identified house style.

For each test style they will set font type, size, emphasis and alignment as a minimum.

The following will be set at least once across the three text styles:
  • leading (line spacing)
  • kerning (character spacing)
  • paragraph spacing or indents
  • tabs
  • bulleted or numbered list
Each text style will be used at least once in the publication.

The styles will be suitable for use in the publication and will meet the requirements of the client brief.

Most styles will be consistently applied.		 Candidates will generate at least three text styles in the DTP software adhering to the identified house style.

At least one text style will be for the body text. Leading and paragraph spacing or indents will be set appropriately for the body text.

For each style they will set from type, size, emphasis and alignment as a minimum. The following will be set at least once:
  • kerning (character spacing)
  • paragraph spacing or indents
  • tabs
  • bulleted or numbered list
Each text style will be used at least once in the publication.

The styles will be suitable for use in the publication and will meet the requirements of the brief.

The body text style and at least one other style will be used consistently throughout the publication.
A

Info:

  • In this task you will design the text styles that will be used in your publication as a subtitle.

Task:

  • Use this worksheet to help design your text styles.
  • Save your worksheet containing design evidence as StyleDesigns in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will design the text styles that will be used in your publication as a subtitle.

Task:

  • Use this worksheet to help design your text styles.
  • Save your worksheet containing design evidence as StyleDesigns in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will design the text styles that will be used in your publication as a subtitle.

Task:

  • Use this worksheet to help design your text styles.
  • Save your worksheet containing design evidence as StyleDesigns in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
B

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as a subtitle.
  • This guide may help.

Task:

  • Open a new publisher document and create a new text style called mysubtitle.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • kerning
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as a subtitle.
  • The style will be suitable for use in the publication and will meet the requirements of the house style identified.
  • This guide may help.

Task:

  • Open a new publisher document and create a new text style called mysubtitle.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • kerning
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as a subtitle.
  • The style will be suitable for use in the publication and will meet the requirements of the house style identified.
  • This guide may help.

Task:

  • Open a new publisher document and create a new text style called mysubtitle.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • kerning
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
C

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as body text.

Task:

  • In your publisher document that contains your styles create a new text style called mybodytext.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • leading (line spacing)
    • paragraph spacing
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as body text.

Task:

  • In your publisher document that contains your styles create a new text style called mybodytext.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • leading (line spacing)
    • paragraph spacing
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as body text.

Task:

  • In your publisher document that contains your styles create a new text style called mybodytext.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • leading (line spacing)
    • paragraph spacing
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
D

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as a list.

Task:

  • In your document that contains your styles create a new text style called mylist.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • indents
    • bullets
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as a list.

Task:

  • In your document that contains your styles create a new text style called mylist.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • indents
    • bullets
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create a text style that will be used in your publication as a list.

Task:

  • In your document that contains your styles create a new text style called mylist.
  • Set the:
    • font type
    • font size
    • emphasis
    • alignment
    • indents
    • bullets
  • print screen the main style screen (showing all settings) and paste into a word document
  • Save your publisher evidence as styles in your unit 5 ao2 folder.
  • Save your word document containing your print screen evidence as style-evidence in your unit 5 ao2 folder.

 

AO3 - Select and use tools in desktop publishing software.
  Pass Merit Distinction
  Candidates will produce a document using a desktop publishing package

There will be limited use of facilities, imported text and imported graphics.		 Candidates will produce a detailed document which mostly meets the demands of the brief using a desktop publishing package.

There will be good use of facilities imported text and imported graphics.		 Candidates will produce a detailed document which fully meets the demands of the brief using a desktop publishing package.

There will be good use of facilities, imported text and imported graphics and all will be used appropriately.
 

Info:

  • In this task you will create your four-page publication.

Task:

  • Create a new publisher document and import the styles created in the previous tasks (mysubtitle, mybodytext & mylist)
  • Set margins, layout guides, text and graphic frames (as appropriate).
  • Check the document has 4 A4 pages
  • Import text and images appropriate for the brief.
    • Images might not be of high quality or not scaled appropriately and may be pixellated or out of proportion.
  • Each text style will have been used at least in the publication.
  • Save your publication as Yodafone in your unit 5 ao3 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create your four-page publication.

Task:

  • Create a new publisher document and import the styles created in the previous tasks (mysubtitle, mybodytext & mylist)
  • Set margins, layout guides, text and graphic frames (as appropriate).
  • Check the document has 4 A4 pages
  • Import text and images appropriate for the brief.
    • Images will be high quality and scaled appropriately so that they are not pixellated or out of proportion.
  • Each text style will have been used at least in the publication.
  • Most styles will be consistently applied.
  • Save your publication as Yodafone in your unit 5 ao3 folder.

Info:

  • In this task you will create your four-page publication.

Task:

  • Create a new publisher document and import the styles created in the previous tasks (mysubtitle, mybodytext & mylist)
  • Set margins, layout guides, text and graphic frames (as appropriate).
  • Check the document has 4 A4 pages
  • Import text and images appropriate for the brief.
    • Images will be high quality and scaled appropriately so that they are not pixellated or out of proportion.
  • The publication will be of near professional quality.
  • Each text style will have been used at least in the publication.
  • The body text style and at least one other style will be used consistently throughout the publication.
  • Save your publication as Yodafone in your unit 5 ao3 folder.

 

AO4 - Use drawing tools included with desktop publishing software to create basic shapes for inclusion in your completed publication.
  Pass Merit Distinction
  Candidates will use at least three different drawing tools and at least two other features in the desktop publishing software to enhance the publication.

They will combine at least four objects to create a more complex whole and use grouping and layering at least once.		 Candidates will use at least three different drawing tools to create effective shapes that enhance the publication.

They will change the default formatting (eg border style, fill effect) at least once.

They will use at least two other features to enhance the publication.

They will combine at least six objects to create a complex whole which will be effective. They will use grouping and layering effectively at least once.		 Candidates will use at least five different drawing tools to create shapes that enhance the publication.

They will change the default formatting (eg border style, fill effect) at least twice.

They will use at least two other features effectively to enhance the publication.

They will combine at least six objects to create a complex whole which will be effective. They will use grouping and layering effectively at least once. The tools and features used will suit the needs of the brief and the intended audience.
 

Info:

  • In this task you will create a complex object using at least three different drawing tools to draw at least four objects to form a layered, grouped object.

Task:

  • Use the drawing tools including auto-shapes to create a complex object which looks like a discount coupon.
  • Make sure:
    • you have used at least three different drawing tools
    • you have at least four shapes drawn
    • your object is layered
    • your object is grouped

Info:

  • In this task you will create a complex object using at least three different drawing tools to draw at least six objects to form a layered, grouped object.

Task:

  • Use the drawing tools including auto-shapes to create a complex object which looks like a discount coupon.
  • Make sure:
    • you have used at least three different drawing tools
    • you have at least six shapes drawn
    • you have changed the default formatting (border style, fill effect etc) at least once.
    • your object is layered
    • your object is grouped

 

Info:

  • In this task you will create a complex object using at least five different drawing tools to draw at least six objects to form a layered, grouped object.

Task:

  • Use the drawing tools including auto-shapes to create a complex object which looks like a discount coupon.
  • Make sure:
    • you have used at least five different drawing tools
    • you have at least six shapes drawn
    • you have changed the default formatting (border style, fill effect etc) at least twice.
    • your object is layered
    • your object is grouped
 

 

Info:

  • In this task you will use at least two other features to enhance the publication.

Task:

  • Set the background colour of text boxes
  • Set page or frame borders
  • Insert page numbers

Info:

  • In this task you will use at least two other features effectively to enhance the publication.

Task:

  • Set the background colour of text boxes
  • Set page or frame borders
  • Insert page numbers

 

AO5 - Review and evaluate the publication and prepare it for printing.
  Pass Merit Distinction
  Candidates will use at least one automatic checking facility or one visual checking facility to proof their publication. They will check that the content is fit for purpose.

If problems are identified, some corrections will be made.

One publication will be printed as a proof copy.

They will explain how the content in their finished publication meets the client brief.		 Candidates will use at least one automatic checking facility and at least one visual checking facility to proof their publication. They will check that the content is fit for purpose and intended audience.

If problems are identified, corrections will be made.

One copy of the publication will be printed a final proof copy.

The final publication will be mostly error free and will meet most of the requirements of the brief.

They will explain how the content in their finished publication meets the client brief and is suitable for the target audience.		 Candidates will use a range of automatic and visual checking facilities to proof their publication. They will check that the content is fit for purpose and intended audience.

If problems are identified, all corrections will be made.

One copy of the publication will be printed as a final proof copy.

The final publication will be virtually error free and will meet the requirements of the brief.

They will explain, using example from their publication, how the content in their finished publication meets the client brief and is suitable for the target audience.
 

Info:

  • In this task you will check your document is fit for purpose using at least one automatic checking facility such as:
    • spelling,
    • grammar check
    • design

Task:

  • Check your publication to ensure the content is fit for purpose using an automatic check and make any improvements if necessary.
  • Print-screen the automatic-check once it has completed and paste the evidence into a new word document and save into your unit 5 ao5 folder as ProofingEvidence.

Info:

  • In this task you will check your document is fit for purpose and intended audience.
  • Use at least one automatic checking facility such as:
    • spelling,
    • grammar check,
    • design
  • Use at least one visual checking from the following:
    • proof reading,
    • print preview,
    • missing/overflowing text
    • inconsistent formatting
    • widows, orphans, subheading split from related text
    • inappropriate use of blank space
    • distorted graphics
    • inappropriate touching/overlapping of items
    • hyphenation control
    • column balancing

Task:

  • Check your publication to ensure the content is fit for purpose and intended audience using an automatic and visual check and make any improvements if necessary.
  • Print-screen the automatic-check once it has completed.
  • You will need to provide before and after print screens to evidence your visual checks.
  • Paste any evidence into a new word document and save into your unit 5 ao5 folder as ProofingEvidence.

Info:

  • In this task you will check your document is fit for purpose and intended audience.
  • Use a range of automatic checking facility such as:
    • spelling,
    • grammar check,
    • design
  • Use a range of visual checking from the following:
    • proof reading,
    • print preview,
    • missing/overflowing text
    • inconsistent formatting
    • widows, orphans, subheading split from related text
    • inappropriate use of blank space
    • distorted graphics
    • inappropriate touching/overlapping of items
    • hyphenation control
    • column balancing

Task:

  • Check your publication to ensure the content is fit for purpose and intended audience using a range of automatic and visual checks and make any improvements if necessary.
  • Print-screen the automatic-check once it has completed.
  • You will need to provide before and after print screens to evidence your visual checks.
  • Paste any evidence into a new word document and save into your unit 5 ao5 folder as ProofingEvidence.
 

Info:

  •  In this task you will print a proof copy of you publication

Task:

  •  Print your publication.

Info:

  •  In this task you will print a proof copy of you publication

Task:

  •  Print your publication.

Info:

  •  In this task you will print a proof copy of you publication

Task:

  •  Print your publication.
 

Info:

  •  In this task you will explain how the content in your final publication meets the client brief

Task:

Info:

  •  In this task you will explain how the content in your final publication meets the client brief

Task:

Info:

  •  In this task you will explain how the content in your final publication meets the client brief

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