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Technical Program - Desktop Publishing Graphic Design (Certificate) - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Desktop Publishing Graphic Design (Certificate) (CRT.DPGD)

Certificate

This certificate provides skills and knowledge to prepare students for entry-level positions in desktop publishing and web page design. With a knowledge of keyboarding, graphic arts software and web page design, graduates may fill various positions in the desktop publishing, web page design and graphic design fields.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Marcy Satterwhite
217-234-5359
msatterw@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
1 Electives must be approved by Desktop Publishing Coordinator
2 N/A




First Year
First Semester
BUS 114
Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or ability to type 40 words per minute


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 Advanced Formatting *
3
CIS 160
Provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the PC. These learning activities include MS Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design,Database Management, Internet access, and presentation program. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Students must take CIS 040 or have previous HS experience


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 Practical Software Applications *
3
CIS 088
This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters, and type transforming. Images can be downloaded from the web, scanned, created using a digital camera, or created in Photoshop. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 Adobe Photoshop (Mod 1) *
2
CIS 092
Adobe Illustrator software, a PostScript-based drawing program, is used to create sophisticated artwork which can be imported into other programs for further manipulation. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 Adobe Illustrator (Mod 2) *
2
CIS 099
This introductory course focuses on creating and maintaining web pages using XHTML and CSS code. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Type 30 words per minute


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 Web Page Design *
3
  Total Semester Hours:
13
 
Second Semester
CIS 051
Tools, techniques, and design theory for creating well-designed web sites. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 099, CIS 088 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 Designing for the Web *
3
CIS 056
Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 160


Course Outline


 Advanced Software Applications *
3
CIS 090
InDesign is a desktop publishing software. Students will integrate text, graphics, charts, and other elements to create documents.(Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 InDesign (Mod 1) *
2
CIS 097
QuarkXPress software is used to learn the basics of desktop publishing. Students use tools of Quark to mix text and graphics to produce documents such as business cards, stationery, newsletters, and fliers. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 QuarkXpress (Mod 2) *
2
BUS ---

 Any BUS Business Class
2
CIS ---

 		or
Any CIS Computer Class 		 
  Total Semester Hours:
12
 

Second Year
First Semester
CIS 098
QuarkXpress, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are used to create advanced desktop publishing designs. Emphasis is placed on creating your own styles, graphics, and layouts. Pre-press and printing techniques are also covered.(Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 090, CIS 097, CIS 088, CIS 092


Course Outline


 		Advanced Desktop Skills * +
3
BUS 141
Provides students a practical strategy for creating successful communication products used in business.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or the equivalent


Course Outline


 		Business Communications *
3
ENG 095
Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure.

Course Outline


 		Business English
3
  Total Semester Hours:
9
 


Total Program Hours: 34

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