Digital Publishing I
Grades: 10-11
Duration: Full Year
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Computers or a passing score on the 8th Grade Literacy Test
This introductory course is designed to educate students in the basic process of: commercial design,
desktop publishing, and web design. Students will have hands on experiences in: project planning
and preparation, font types, design techniques, information architecture, image editing and color
management, compositing/proofing, and final output. Students will be given workplace experiences
via a project-based approach inclusive of classroom modeling, demonstrations, hands-on
instruction, small group, and independent work. By the conclusion of this course, students will have
designed and produced a commercial ready corporate identity package, and a sales and marketing
print campaign along with an information website. Instructional strategies may be modified based
on the students Individual Education Plan (IEP) as per N.J.A.C.6A: 14-4.6.
Source: Irvington Public Schools
“Creative activity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual.”
-Arthur Koestler