Desktop publishing/Course Schedule
Desktop publishing
An introduction to using desktop publishing software to produce documents.
An OP Online course from the National Certificate in Computing (Level 2) programme.
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If you haven't already done so, please read the section on Getting started as this section has important information to help you succeed. If you plan to complete the assessment tasks so you can get credit for Unit Standard 2788, please also read the material in the Assessment overview.
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The course schedule below provides you with suggested timeframes for completing this course, based on around 40 hours in total. How long you spend on each section is up to you, so the suggested times below are just a guide.
Remember to take regular breaks, especially when working on a computer! You shouldn't try to complete any unit in one sitting.
| Unit | Overview | Topics |
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| Unit 1: DTP overview |
This unit provides an overview of document design and production using desktop publishing software.
Time: around 5 hours |
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| Unit 2: Project 1 |
This unit provides instructions for creating a single-page flyer.
Time: around 15 hours |
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| Unit 3: Project 2 |
This unit provides instructions for creating a multiple-page document.
Time: around 15 hours |
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| Unit 4: Project 3 |
This unit provides instructions for creating a two-fold brochure.
Time: around 15 hours |
