Faculty Syllabus

ARTC-1313 Digital Publishing I

RUDY BELLG


Credit Fall 2026

Section(s)

ARTC-1313-006 (36871)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

LAB DIL ONL DIL

Course Requirements

Digital Publishing 1 is a foundation course that teaches production skills used by graphic designers. It is a prerequisite for ARTC 1427 Typography and ARTC 2413 Digital Publishing 2. It is a required course in the Graphic Design and Graphic Media Production degree plans.

Readings

Required Texts/Materials
Textbook
Adobe InDesign CC 2026 release
Classroom in a Book
The official training workbook from Adobe
Kelly Kordes Anton and Tina DeJarld

  • ISBN-10: 0-13-549536-9
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-549536-0

Course Subjects

The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout. Topics include an overview of industry standard software for page layout and design, and various methods of reproduction for print and electronic delivery. An introduction to InDesign and other tools and skills used to prepare electronic pre-press art for print reproduction with a goal of economy, neatness and faithfulness to the designer’s layout or written instructions. Material covered will include graphic terminology, type specification, and evolution of the printed piece from concept to final printed project.

● Module 1 – Major Review Project 1 | Coffee Menu

● Module 2 – Major Review Project 2 | Working with Styles

● Module 3 – Major Review Project 3 | One Page Graphic Card Data Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Apply fundamentals of page layout
  • Use typographic terminology and specifications
  • Practice importing text and graphics into page layout programs
  • Discuss file formats and file management.
  • Integrate tools and techniques analyzing elements to produce final product
  • Interpret art director’s instructions
  • Communicate with industry specialists
  • Apply real world production skills used by graphic designers and production personnel
  • Appraise basic design problems related to advertising art
  • Differentiate CMYK and spot color in single and multi-colored reproduction
  • Develop discipline in neatness, presentation, and accuracy of work
  • Define the terms and language of page layout and design

Office Hours

Office Hours

Published: 05/14/2026 13:17:57