Grid Exercise:

After reading the information in the "Layout Index" on Newsletters and Grids... you will be able to create 3 different structured layouts to organize information for your newsletter project.

Step 1: Read Chapter 6 in the Layout Index and download the files provided.

Step 2: Using your newsletter research explore and determine combinations of fonts and choose 2 different fonts for each layout.
(ex: Futura and Garamond, Franklin Gothic and Baskerville, Rockwell and New Century Schoolbook)

Step 3: Using a page layout program create three different document layouts.
(Set the margins, set the columns, and create a grid structure using the grid / guides)

Step 4: Place the nameplate provided into your 3 different layout designs.

Step 5: Place the Lorem Ipsum text into your document to indicate the type style, size, leading and layout.

Step 6: Use shapes to indicate placement of photographs.

Step 7: Explore and determine usage of dividers between columns.

Step 8: Insert a drop cap for visual interest and to direct the readers' eye.

Step 9: Explore the usage of end story markers.

Step 10: Locate 3 different styles of clip art and place an example into each layout.
(Ex: Handdrawn original spot illustrations, Engravings from the Dover Collection, Cartoon Copyright Free Clipart)

Step 11: Save your original page layout file and PDFs in the Process Course folder for review.