GRDSN 112: Design Tech II
Project: Menu
Terminology: Style Sheets, Text Wrap, Bit Map, Vector
Resources: Classroom in a Book (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Exercises: TBA
Performance Objectives: (Things you will be able to learn...) and Criteria: (This is how well it has to be done...)
Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale...
0= Clearly does not demonstrate competency.
1= Demonstrates basic understanding of competency.
2= Demonstrates clear understanding of competency.
3= Demonstrates competency with clarity, uniqueness and depth.
4= Demonstrates competency at a professional work level.
1. Create various file formats understanding the difference between the following file formats...
a. EPS
b. TIFF
c. PSD
d. AI
0 1 2 3 4
2. Develop images to incorporate into the menu design by...
- understanding the difference between raster and/or vector native files
- understanding what a bit map image is and scanning line art appropriately
- incorporating and scanning line art / photographic imagery in correct resolution for 150 lpi halftone screen
0 1 2 3 4
3. Use production time effectively by...
- using contextual menus
- using keyboard shortcuts
- stacking, arranging, naming and 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...
- using text frame options
- using drop caps
- using tabs
- using hanging indents
- using paragraph rules
0 1 2 3 4
7. Make global text changes throughout the menu design by...
- using character styles
- using paragraph styles
0 1 2 3 4
8. Create interest / unity in the menu design by...
- importing vector and raster images
- creating clipping paths or alpha channels for silhouetted images
- 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...
- understanding the difference between spot vs. process colors
- understanding overprinting
- visually checking the separation of ink colors using the separations preview
- 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...
- creating postscript files to create PDFs
- using PDF presets
- packaging all fonts, graphics and page layout files necessary for the menu to print correctly
0 1 2 3 4
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