desktop publishing lesson 1 unit 7 – desktop publishing
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Starter
Unit 7 – D
esktop Publishing
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Copy the following table onto a piece of paper. Then write examples of software which may be used for each application software.
Example of Software Type of application software
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Software
Word Processing
DTP
Graphics
Spreadsheet Software
Database Software
Lesson Overview
Unit 7 – D
esktop Publishing
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Objectives Understand what DTP is and how it may be used.
Understand the main features of DTP software and why it used for DTP Publications
Outcomes TimeTask 1 Give examples of how DTP is used and identify the main
advantages.
Task 2 Open Microsoft Publisher and spend some time experimenting with the software and main features using the template provided.
Task 3 Identify which features you used in the DTP software and explain why you would use DTP software over a Word Processing software in creating DTP Publications.
Task 1 - Worksheet
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• DTP stands for: ……………………………………………………………………………..
• DTP is normally used to: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Identify the main advantages for using DTP software:1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Task 2 - Template
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• Open Microsoft Publisher and spend some time experimenting with the software using the template provided. (Template can be downloaded from the Yahmad website)
– Try to:• Format the Font• Insert an image (use of frames)• Create Columns• Add a background image• Edit image Border• Image wrap points• Add second page
See how many different features you can find in comparison to MS Word.
Task 3 – Discuss with partner
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• Identify 5 tools you used in Task 2. Please write them down.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
• Explain why you would use DTP software over a Word Processing software in creating DTP Publications.
Plenary – Refer to the Lesson Objectives
Unit 7 – D
esktop Publishing
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Plenary Task (Q&A)1. Give examples of how DTP is used.
2. Name of DTP software
3. Difference between Publisher and Word
4. Why is DTP a better type of software to use
Objectives Understand what DTP is and how it may be used.
Understand the main features of DTP software and why it used for DTP Publications