5N0785 Desktop Publishing QQI Level 5
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GCF Learn Free is recommended instead of this set of notes.
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Useful Websites
GCF Learn Free excellent learning resources organised by software version.
Microsoft Publisher Help Center published by the creators of the software, the language on this website can be quite technical, but the information is comprehensive. AssignmentsAssignment 1
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2015 Examination with Solution and Marks Scheme
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Learning Outcomes of Level 5 Desktop Publishing
Learners will be able to:
1. Learners will be able to distinguish between desktop publishing and other forms of document production with reference to purpose, development process, and specialised DTP roles.
2. Learners will be able to describe the characteristics of key components of DTP systems including those used for input, storage, protection, processing, output, and transmission of images and data.
3. Learners will be able to outline the essential considerations for handling text and graphics in DTP documents including size, resolution, format, placement, orientation and colour, in the context of a range of page layouts.
4. The learner will be enabled to describe the legal implications associated with use and protection of published material including licensing and copyright.
5. Learners will be able to generate graphic content using a DTP application to create, import, capture and manipulate images and drawings.
6. Learners will be able to set up a document for publication or printing specifying all required layout characteristics such as page, text, frame and table setup.
7. The learner will be enabled to create a range of possible designs to meet a given brief with due consideration for production cost, resentation format and environment, and print materials.
8. The learner will be enabled to fulfill the requirements of a client brief completing all stages in the publication process including requirements analysis and definition, solution design, planning, production, finishing, printing and publication.
9. Learners will be able to analyse existing documents making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
1. Learners will be able to distinguish between desktop publishing and other forms of document production with reference to purpose, development process, and specialised DTP roles.
2. Learners will be able to describe the characteristics of key components of DTP systems including those used for input, storage, protection, processing, output, and transmission of images and data.
3. Learners will be able to outline the essential considerations for handling text and graphics in DTP documents including size, resolution, format, placement, orientation and colour, in the context of a range of page layouts.
4. The learner will be enabled to describe the legal implications associated with use and protection of published material including licensing and copyright.
5. Learners will be able to generate graphic content using a DTP application to create, import, capture and manipulate images and drawings.
6. Learners will be able to set up a document for publication or printing specifying all required layout characteristics such as page, text, frame and table setup.
7. The learner will be enabled to create a range of possible designs to meet a given brief with due consideration for production cost, resentation format and environment, and print materials.
8. The learner will be enabled to fulfill the requirements of a client brief completing all stages in the publication process including requirements analysis and definition, solution design, planning, production, finishing, printing and publication.
9. Learners will be able to analyse existing documents making appropriate recommendations for improvement.