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Lesson Plan
Course Title:
Printing & Imaging Technology
Session Title:
Basics of Desktop Publishing
*This is Lesson #14 if used as part of the overall unit on Printing & Imaging Technology.
However, this lesson may be taught as a stand-alone project if desired.
Lesson Duration: Approximately one to two 90-minute class periods
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Project overview:
Days 1: Learn to calculate size and manipulate paper for printing projects
Days 2: Apply basic printing concepts to complete a project
Performance Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will understand math
concepts for setting up printing jobs and be able to use industry-appropriate software to
complete printing projects.
Specific Objectives:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of technical vocabulary related to the printing and imaging
industry
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the math used to determine size and layout for a project
3. Demonstrate how to manipulate paper to complete simple printing projects
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
§130.96
(1) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in printing and imaging projects. The
student is expected to:
(A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills by demonstrating use of content,
technical concepts, and vocabulary; using correct grammar, punctuation, and
terminology to write and edit documents; and composing and editing copy for a
variety of written documents such as brochures, programs, and newsletters; and
(B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills by identifying whole numbers, decimals,
and fractions applied to measurement and scale; demonstrating knowledge of
arithmetic operations; using conversion methods such as fractions to decimals and
inches to points; and applying measurement to solve a problem.
(3) The student understands and examines problem-solving methods. The student is
expected to employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills independently and in
teams to solve problems.
(11) The student develops a technical understanding of printing and imaging. The student is
expected to:
(D) acquire information in a variety of formats
(F) apply desktop publishing to create products by:
(i) using word processing, graphics, or drawing programs; and
(H) demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software
programs, and storage devices.
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Instructor/Trainer
References:
Industry-standard software: Help menu or Tutorial
Author’s expertise
Instructional Aids:
Basics of Desktop Publishing slide presentation
Basics of Desktop Publishing Vocabulary handout
Basics of Desktop Publishing “Practical Math” handout
Basics of Desktop Publishing “Practical Math” key
Basics of Desktop Publishing “Teacher Handout”
Materials Needed:
Pencil or pen
8.5” x 11” copy paper
Ruler
Equipment Needed:
Computer and projection system with appropriate software to display slide presentation.
Classroom set of computers with desktop publishing software loaded.
Learner
None.
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: In order to do a print project, you have to start at the end. This means that you
must know what your final output will be before you begin working on the
project. A final output may be a school newsletter, a program for a major
event, a project for a client, etc. You must know what your project will be so
you can use desktop publishing software to design it.
SAY: To complete a print project, you must know the sizes, the resolution, and what
imagery you will use.
ASK: Why do you think it’s important to know the size and resolution of a project
before you begin?
SAY: In this lesson, we are going to learn industry-standard vocabulary related to
printing and desktop publishing. We will also learn how to determine
appropriate size for different projects you may encounter.
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Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
I. Discuss the importance of learning technical
vocabulary for Printing and Imaging
A. Identify types of printing projects
B. Starting at the end
II. Printing and Imaging Vocabulary
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Resolution
PPI
DPI
Pixel
Raster
Vector
Margins
Gutter
Alley
III. Predict how many of each project will fit on a page.
1.
A. 2” x 3.5” business cards
B. 4” x 5” postcards (or notepad)
C. 5.5” x 8.5” programs
IV. Use math to design a printing project
Slide Presentation:
Discuss types of printing
projects and the concept of
“start at the end”. Why is it
important to know what
your final product will be?
Discuss vocabulary terms
in slides #3-9.
Have students predict how
many business cards,
postcards (notepad
sheets), and programs will
fit on a 8.5” x 11” sheet of
paper. Then reveal the
answers (Slides #10-15).
Do the math practice for
slides #16-17 (Refer to
Teacher Handout for
fomulas, if needed).
Application
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Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Distribute the copy paper, pencil, and rulers.
Ask students if they know how big a business card is (Answer: 2” x 3.5”).
Using the paper and the ruler you have, determine how many business cards you
can fit on one sheet of paper.
(Give students the opportunity to measure and draw the business cards on their
sheet of paper.)
What if you wanted to print a postcard that was 4” x 5”? How many could you get on
a sheet of paper?
(Flip the paper over and draw your postcards on the back.)
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Ask students if they noticed anything different about the orientation of the paper.
(Students should notice that the business cards are on “portrait” orientation, and the
postcards are on “landscape” orientation. Discuss these terms if needed.)
Ask students what they would do if a client asked them to print a program that had
pages that were 5.5” x 8.5”. How would they do this?
(How many pages would fit on their sheet of copy paper? Answer: 4 – There would
be 2 on the front and 2 on the back.)The teacher can demonstrate this by folding a
sheet of 8.5” x 11” copy paper.
Ask students to identify the page numbers for each page of the program. (Students
need to notice that pages 1 & 4 go together, and pages 2 & 3 go together when
printing a program.)
Introduce and discuss the industry-standard vocabulary necessary for completing a
printing project using desktop publishing
(Refer to “Basic Desktop Publishing Vocabulary Handout” and slide presentation.)
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Introduce and explain the math concepts needed to complete a printing project using
any desktop publishing software (Refer to slide presentation and “Basic Desktop
Publishing: Teacher Handout”).
Students will complete the handout, “Basic Desktop Publishing: Practical Math” (Key
included for the teacher).
Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Summary Ball Review:
Using an inflated beach ball, ask either a vocabulary question, a concept question, or
a “what if” question.
Toss the beach ball to a student to answer the question. (Note: Some questions are
designed to stimulate thinking and will have no right or wrong answer.)
The student who catches the ball and answers the question will then ask another
question and toss the ball to another student.
Continue with a variety of questions until every student has had the opportunity to
answer a question and participate in the activity.
Evaluation
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Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher will move about the room to monitor and observe students’ work and
answer questions or reteach/redirect as needed.
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The teacher will check completion and accuracy of students’ math calculations on
the “Basic Desktop Publishing: Practical Math” handout.
Extension
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Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Provide students with 8.5” x 11” copy paper, pencil, and ruler to hand-draw a CD
cover with images and text. (Students will need scissors to cut paper for the final
dimensions. The dimensions for a completed CD cover are: 4.75” x 9.5” – 4.75”
square when folded.)
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Basic Desktop Publishing
VOCABULARY SHEET
Resolution – the single electronic pixels or the individual dots of ink that make up an image on
the screen or on the printed page
PPI – pixels per inch, refers to displayed images
DPI – dots per inch, refers to printed images
Pixel – a single bits of color information for an image
Raster (bitmap) –a type of graphic composed of only pixels. These graphics do not change
resolution well
Vector (line art) – a type of graphic composed of one or more objects made of mathematical
calculations. These graphics are scalable to any resolution
Margins – the empty space between the edge of the page and the printed text and graphics on
the top, bottom, left and right
Gutter – the combination of blank space created by the two inside margins of two facing pages.
this space is used to allow room for the binding in books, magazines, etc...
Alley – the blank space that separates 2 columns of text (sometimes called a 'gutter')
Placeholder text (Lorem ipsum) – temporary text used to see what the page layout will look
like before real text content is used.
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TEACHER HANDOUT
Help with formulas for Practical Math involving Resolution:
- Multiplying an image’s resolution by the number of inches equals
the image’s dimensions.
- Example: 300PPI X 2” x 3.5” = 600x1050 (dimension in pixels)
- Dividing an image’s dimensions by the image’s resolution equals
the number of inches.
- Example: 2400x3000 pixels / 300DPI = 8” x 10”
Other hints and helps:
- Unless otherwise stated, assume that margins are unprintable and
unusable areas for the image’s dimensions.
- Margins are doubled (e.g. top and bottom; right and left) and
their area subtracted from any calculations. The exception would
be a half page magazine ad that has only a top or bottom margin.
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PRACTICAL MATH WORKSHEET
1. If a photograph’s image size is 2400x3000 pixels, what will the
dimensions be in inches when it is printed at a resolution of 300 DPI?
2. A business card is 2” x 3.5”. When planning to print it at 300 DPI,
what should the dimensions be in pixels?
3. To print an 11” x 14” photograph at 600 DPI, what should the
dimensions be in pixels?
4. A photograph is 1500x2000 pixels. When printing on a flyer at 200
DPI, how big will the image end up being on paper?
5. What would the dimensions be in pixels of a photograph that
covered the entire surface of a newsletter that is 11” x 17” and
printed at 300 DPI?
6. What are the dimensions available when designing a half-page
magazine ad, if the margins are ½” and the magazine is 8 ½” x 11”?
7. How many images can you fit on a 5” x 7” postcard without having
them overlap, if the images are all 450x600 pixels, and the postcard
is printed at 300 DPI with ¼” margins?
8. If a 3 column newsletter is 8 ½” wide and has ½” margins and ¼”
alleys, how wide does each column need to be when it is printed at
300 DPI?
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PRACTICAL MATH WORKSHEET ANSWER KEY
9. If a photograph’s image size is 2400x3000 pixels, what will the
dimensions be in inches when it is printed at a resolution of 300 DPI?
8” x 10”
10. A business card is 2” x 3.5”. When planning to print it at 300 DPI,
what should the dimensions be in pixels?
600x1050 pixels
11. To print an 11” x 14” photograph at 600 DPI, what should the
dimensions be in pixels?
6600x8400 pixels
12. A photograph is 1500x2000 pixels. When printing on a flyer at 200
DPI, how big in inches will the image end up being on paper?
7 ½” x 10”
13. What would the dimensions be in pixels of a photograph that
covered the entire surface of a newsletter that is 11” x 17” and
printed at 300 DPI?
3300x5100 pixels
14. What are the dimensions available when designing a half-page
magazine ad, if the margins are ½” and the magazine is 8 ½” x 11”?
7 ½” x 5”
15. How many images can you fit on a 5” x 7” postcard without having
them overlap, if the images are all 450x600 pixels, and the postcard
is printed at 300 DPI with ¼” margins?
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16. If a 3 column newsletter is 8 ½” wide and has ½” margins and ¼”
alleys, how wide does each column need to be when it is printed at
300 DPI?
2 ⅓” or 700 pixels
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