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The Art of Sneaky Teaching with Print Projects
Presented by Jerry SmithOffice Technology InstructorBreathitt Area Tech Center
Keep It RealEven the best software tools mean nothing
without a distinct purposeLearning to use the software is secondaryThe best way to achieve a thorough
understanding of Desktop Publishing is with good projects
PromotionsTreat DP as a print promotions classGood promotions focus on specific marketsGood projects force the students to consider
the audience!
Presentation Road MapThe tools I useTask ListProjects
FlyersBrochuresMagazine
Covers/AdsBannersPostersCalendars
Children’s BookNewslettersCD Labels/CoversLetterheadsOrder
Forms/Invoices
The Tools I UseAdobe Indesign CSIndesign CS Classroom in a BookAdobe PhotoshopDigital CameraScannerMS WordGoogle/Yahoo Images (Internet)Imagination!
A Word on Microsoft PublisherPros
Lots of professional looking templatesInterface is very familiar (Microsoft Created)Slim learning curve
ConsUnderpoweredHome-CentricPoor images editing/manipulationCookie-cutter documents
FlyersStudents get their feet wetMost basic tools can be learnedSmall in size and scope to help build
confidenceExtremely customizable
Example FlyersYard Sale (frames)
Lost Dog (graphic frames)
House for Sale (5 w’s)
Grand Opening (shapes)
Dr./Dentist/Laywer Office
Local Festivals (drawing tools)
Most Wanted (digital camera)
Concert PromotionWrestling Promotion
BrochuresAdvanced layout techniquesCan contain lots of content
Students do the writingMore difficult
Example BrochuresCompanyTheme ResortCareer
Using the online Occupational Outlook Handbook
Magazine Covers/AdsExtremely market (audience)-centricFictitious Magazine Cover targets students
unique interestsForces students to put a great deal of
information into a small spaceAds force students to consider interests of
target markets and not just themselves
Example Magazine Covers/AdsCovers
Fictions Theme Magazine
AdsCola Marketing
Teens Baby boomers
Stickman action figures Students draw
poseable stickmen using drawing tools
Ad is meant for boys and girls
BannersGreat way to foster community involvement
Local FestivalsKiwanisParadesCharity Events
Requires large format printer (or plotter)
PostersAlso fosters community involvementPower Verbs poster for local grade schoolsAdvertising for school events
Car ShowOpen HouseSchool Schedules
As with banners, requires large format printer
CalendarsUltimate project for learning tablesCalendar for October, November, December
because all the holidaysIn Indesign, tables are non-intuitive
Children’s BookStudents create a children’s book based on
images they find in clipart or on the InternetSections, pagination options, & master pagesUsually 6-8 pages, less than 100 words per
page
Technical ManualStudents create a technical manual for a
simple taski.e. make a peanut butter sandwich, shaving
Utilizes complex book featuresIndexing, glossary, etc.
Students draw illustrations on paper, scan them, and import them into the manual
NewslettersExcellent group projectsCovers all task lists items dealing with
columnsCan be simple or complex
Syndicated NewsletterGroup ProjectMini-NewspaperSplit students into groups of threeHave them go to news sites with AP articles
and “syndicate” some of the contentGossip column, headline stories, horoscopes,
sports, weather, etc.
Newsletter (cont.)Any content that does not fit must be
shortened to fit in the allotted amount of space
Students work together to create character and paragraph styles, pick a color scheme, and layout
At the end of the projects, team members rate one another
CD CoversStudents create a band, then create the front,
inside, and outside cover for a CD caseSmaller form-factor projectThe band info sheet helps students learn how
to associate ideas with imagery
Letterheads & InvoicesThe beginnings of DPLetterheads are not complexInvoices, timesheets, etc. are usually very
complexUsually give students a vanilla copy of an
invoice which they must mimic and customize
Photoshop RemarksNumber 1 most important skill: Cutting
images outOnline tutorials work fine
http://www.good-tutorials.comChoose carefully as some are not well writtenPlay with Photoshop yourself
If you can’t do it blindfolded, how can you teach your kids?
Some Photoshop Tutorial SuggestionsCreate fire textSplice multiple pictures togetherModel “air brushing”CollageTexture filters
Things to RememberWalk around the room continuously while the
students work on projectsRemind students of techniques they have
learnedSometimes, point out a design flaw
Not always, since students learn from mistakesIf a project is going bad, stop and re-
introduce in another way
Things to Remember (cont.)Be patient
You didn’t learn DP in one dayNobody is perfect
Use constructive criticismDon’t make fun of a student’s work
Push, push, push the students to stay on taskWhen a student does good work with good
designs, make a HUGE deal out of it
Thank You!
Any Questions?