Maricopa Community Colleges  ART180AC   19952-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ART180AC 19952-99999 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Designer's Tools: Quark Express
Introduction to the multiple elements of Quark Express, a visual art adaptation software package using the Macintosh microcomputer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques, including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: ADA180AC
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART180AC   19952-99999 Designer's Tools: Quark Express
1. Describe the specific characteristics and capabilities of the QuarkXPress software package. (I)
2. Utilize electronic graphic and text applications. (II)
3. Edit graphics and format text applications. (III)
4. Utilize QuarkXPress software package to create pagination formats and finished art work. (IV)
5. Employ traditional design and composition concepts to critically evaluate art work. (V)
6. Execute final hardcopy from an appropriate printer and assemble into finished presentation of art as appropriate. (VI)
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ART180AC   19952-99999 Designer's Tools: Quark Express
    I. General characteristics
        A. Tools
        B. Commands
        C. Format procedures
      II. Graphic and text input devices
          A. Keyboard
          B. Scanner
        III. Computer graphics and text modification
            A. Image manipulation
              1. Scaling
              2. Cropping
              3. Reduce/enlarge
              4. Line/halftone
              5. Color mode
            B. Text editing
              1. In context
              2. Kern, track, and letterspace
              3. Text wrapping
              4. Text rotation
              5. Multiple page layout and text
                a. Text linking
                b. Style sheet formatting
              6. Color palette application
              7. Combining with image
          IV. Computer art work
              A. Integrated design-image and text
                1. Stationery design
                2. Book cover dust jakcet
                3. Packaging label
                4. Newspaper ad
                5. Gatefold brochure
                6. Editorial layout
              B. Hardcopy
                1. B & W
                2. Color
                3. Tile-out
                4. Color separate
            V. Design concepts
                A. Line
                B. Shape
                C. Value
                D. Texture
                E. Color
              VI. Composition concepts
                  A. Unity
                  B. Balance
                  C. Emphasis
                  D. Rhythem/harmony
                  E. Movement
                  F. Proportion
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