Basics of Publication Software (2 cr)
Code: LT00CK99-3007
General information
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025
Timing
03.03.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Juhani Haarala
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
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VVO
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
Student knows basics of Adobe InDesign software and is capable to produce simple publications. Student knows how to create a document and export it as print-ready pdf-document to be printed in a print house (offset or digital). Student knows how to edit a photo and attach it to the document in order to be printed. Student knows the basics of a good layout and can produce one himself. Student knows how to select better fonts to a publication.
Content
The course produces a brochure of the given materials. Part of the course is delivered online.
Adobe InDesign Basics
- Templates (Masters)
- Text editing and styles
- Adding an image
- Colors
- Graphics
- Save and create PDF
Adobe Illustrator - at a glance
Adobe Acrobat - Review a printable PDF
Basics of page layout and layout
Basics of typography
Fundamentals of color theory
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is completed with a pass / fail assessment. Approved assessment requires all assignments to be returned to Moodle with approval and attendance of at least 80% in contact teaching.