GRDSN 112: Design Technology II

Project : Menu

Terminology: Style Sheets, Text Wrap, Bit Map, Vector
Resources: Classroom in a Book (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Exercises: TBA

Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale..

0= No exposure, experience or knowledge in this area. Cannot perform any part of the task at a level sufficient for participation.
1= Can do most parts of the task. Demonstrates partial understanding of the competency. Need instruction and/or supervision.
 2= Can complete the task with limited supervision. Demonstrates a very good understanding of the competency.
3= Demonstrates excellent understanding of the competency. Can work independently without supervision.
4= Can teach the competency / skill to others.

Performance Objectives: (Things you will be able to learn...) and Criteria (This is how well it has to be done...)

  1. Convert and understand various file formats

    0 1 2 3 4

  2. Develop images to incorporate into the menu design by...
    1. understanding the difference between raster and/or vector native files
    2. understanding what a bit map image is by scanning line art
    3. Scan line art / photographic imagery in correct resolution for 150 lpi halftone screen


      0 1 2 3 4

  3. Use production time effectively by...
    1. using contextual menus
    2. using keyboard shortcuts
    3. stacking, arranging, locking layers

      0 1 2 3 4


  4. Set page margins, column guides, and create master pages of re-occurring graphic elements in the menu design
    0 1 2 3 4

  5. Import text documents

    0 1 2 3 4

  6. Formatting and organizing information to create a visual hierarchy of text elements by...
    1. using text frame options
    2. using drop caps
    3. using tabs
    4. using hanging indents
    5. using paragraph rules

      0 1 2 3 4

  7. Make global text changes throughout the menu design by...
    1. using character styles
    2. using paragraph styles

      0 1 2 3 4

  8. Create interest / unity in the menu design by...
    1. Importing graphics
    2. using clipping paths for silhouetted images
    3. Creating text wraps

      0 1 2 3 4

  9. Use and refer to folds by their standard common names by researching common folds and incorporating different folds into your menu design

    0 1 2 3 4

  10. Print out color separations that are correct by...
    1. understanding the difference between spot vs. process colors
    2. understanding overprinting
    3. visually checking the separation of ink colors using the separations preview
    4. visually checking the separation of ink colors in the text and graphics on print outs

      0 1 2 3 4

  11. Find resources to solve technical problems by using the software help menus, textbooks, online resources and communicating with colleagues

    0 1 2 3 4

  12. Maintain a positive attitude when computer problems arise by remaining calm under pressure and in stressful situations

    0 1 2 3 4


  13. Save files for a service provider by...
    1. creating postscript files to create PDFs
    2. using PDF presets
    3. packaging all fonts, graphics and pagelayout files necessary for the menu to print correctly

      0 1 2 3 4

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