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Using Adobe PageMaker 6.5

1 pixel earn basic techniques of Desktop Publishing and go beyond word processing with hands-on activity using Adobe PageMaker 6.5.

(Part 1) Thursday, 1-31-2002; 10am-12pm; New Media Center, 1120 Torgersen

(Part 2): Thursday, 2-7-2002; 10am-12pm; New Media Center, 1120 Torgersen
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Prerequisite: Knowledge of Word Processing; Skill level: Basic

Presenter: Ed Schwartz

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Workshop Assumptions:
  1. Participants should have a working knowledge of basic word processing.
  2. Participants should be able to construct a simple document with text and imported graphics using Word Perfect or Microsoft Word.
  3. Participants should have a basic understanding of page layout and design issues or have questions concerning what constitutes good layout and design.

Workshop Objectives:
  1. Describe the Adobe PageMaker paradigm.
  2. Describe and demonstrate the possibilities of basic desktop publishing including cursory layout & design, working with text, images, and graphics.
  3. Provide hands-on opportunities for participants to create the beginnings of a newsletter, brochure, or other document that can be created effectively with in a desktop publishing program.
  4. Provide personalized consultation and direction for projects that are proposed by the participants.
  5. Provide resources and follow-up for the participants to support the inclusion of other media types (graphics, images, etc.) in their individual projects.

Instructional Outcomes:
  1. Participants will be able to describe the basic model of desktop publishing.
  2. Participants will be able to create a basic document in PageMaker containing text, graphics, and images.
  3. Participants will have the tools to begin a project on their own using PageMaker.
  4. Participants will know how to get more assistance with PageMaker.

Course Materials

  • (Acrobat FIle 20K) Summary of content for the PageMaker class.

  • (Acrobat FIle 195K) Full presentation in color for viewing on-screen.

  • (Acrobat FIle 195K) Full presentation in black & white for printing, two screens per page.

  • (Acrobat FIle 39K) Handout on PageMaker Styles.

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Ed McPherson, 540-231-8029
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John F. Moore
Director, Faculty Development Institute
Director, Educational Technologies
John.Moore@vt.edu, 540-231-8991