This document discusses desktop publishing and the basics of graphic design. It defines desktop publishing as using computer software to combine text and graphics to produce printed documents like newsletters, brochures, and web pages. It notes that Microsoft Publisher and other programs like CorelDraw and Adobe InDesign can be used for desktop publishing. Finally, it lists some examples of things that can be created using desktop publishing, such as brochures, flyers, catalogs, and logos.
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1. DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND THE
BASICS OF GRAPHICS DESIGN
CHRISTIAN G. VELCHEZ
Subject Teacher
3. Desktop Publishing
? Desktop publishing is the
process of using the
computer and specific types
of software to combine text
and graphics to produce
documents such as
newsletters, brochures,
books, Web pages and many
other printed documents.
Lesson 1: Desktop publishing and Basics of Graphic Design
ICT 8
4. Desktop Publishing
In this lesson we¡¯ll be using
MS Publisher in creating a
publication. You can also use
other softwares such as: Corel
Draw, Adobe Page Maker and
Adobe Indesign.
Lesson 1: Desktop publishing and Basics of Graphic Design
ICT 8
5. Things you can do with DP
? designing print
communications such
as brochures, flyers,
ads and posters
? designing print
communications such
as catalogues,
directories and annual
reports
Lesson 1: Desktop publishing and Basics of Graphic Design
ICT 8
6. Things you can do with DP
? designing logos, business
cards, and letterhead
? designing and publishing
newsletters, magazines,
and newspapers
? creating and printing
greeting cards, banners,
postcards, candy
wrappers, and iron-on
transfers
Lesson 1: Desktop publishing and Basics of Graphic Design
ICT 8