AN INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING

You will learn how to:

Use a specialist desktop publishing software application

Create a desktop publishing document

Set up page size and column layout

Enter own text and position graphics

Alter fonts, styles and sizes

Use line and box drawing tools to emphasise page features

Use WordArt, BorderArt and drop caps

Insert clipart and own photographs

Resize and crop images and photographs

Design and print single page and 4 page folded publications

Use software related vocabulary with confidence.

How you will gain the qualification

Progress will be monitored using an Individual Learning Plan. Learners will have regular opportunities to review their progress and plan their next steps.

You will need to compile a portfolio of evidence using print outs developed during class time. The tutor will observe some of your computer skills.

The course is externally moderated and leads to an Agored Cyrmu unit at level one.

What qualifications you need

There are no formal entry requirements. It is beneficial to have basic mouse and keyboarding skills.

Where to next

Yale College offers a range of computing courses and can provide Desktop publishing at level two and three as a natural progression. Advice and Guidance can be obtained informally from your course tutor or from Coleg Cambria by visiting Admissions. A wide range of Adult Community Learning (ACL) courses are also available from across the Wrexham ACL Partnership. Visit Careers Wales for impartial advice and guidance, or visit www.wrexhamadultlearning.co.uk for information about providers of Adult Community Learning in and around Wrexham, and other courses available.