30 Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM) ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees) 1. Computer 2. Check List 3. DTP Software installation manual / user guide 4. Internet connection 5. Text book 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:5
References REFERENCES 1. Allen Hurlburt (1976),Publication Design: Guide to Page Layout, Typography, Format and Style (edition). Wiley & Son, UK 2. Allen Hurlburt (1989),Layout: The Design of the Printed Page 3. Kristin Cullen (2007), Layout Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Building Pages in Graphic Design 4. Kelly Kordes Anton, John Cruise (2009), QuarkXPress 8: Essential Skills for Page Layout and Web Design 5. Kim Golombisky,Rebecca Hagen (2010), White Space is Not Your Enemy: A Beginner's Guide to Communicating Visually through Graphic, Web and Multimedia Design
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CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU) Sub Sector PRINTING TECHNOLOGY Job Area DESKTOP PUBLISHING Competency Unit Title IMAGE EDITING Competency Unit Descriptor Image Editing focuses on improving the quality of images activities starting from identification of final required output specification and ability to edit images according to required specifications Competency Unit ID DP-XXX-02 Level 2 Training Duration 110 Hours Credit Hours Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria 1. Identify Image editing requirement i. Types of Software for Image editing 5 hours Lecture • Image editing requirement id
32 requirement ii. Types of image mode i.e. • CYMK • RGB • Greyscale iii. Types of image adjustment i.e. • Contrast • Brightness • Hue • Saturation recognised properly • Common graphic terms interpreted briefly • Types of colour mode described clearly • Image editing software to use finalised according to job requirement i. Determine Image editing software to use ii. Determine image mode iii. Determine Image editing requirement i. Careful in determining file extension 15 hours Demonstration
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria iv. Differentiate types of image mode v. Determine Image editing technique to apply vi. Determine file extension • Image editing technique to apply selected • Output file format differentiated 2. Perform Image editing i. Image editing techniques such as: •Colour 20 hours Lecture • Selected software suitability for image editing verified
33 • Colour adjustment i.e: o Brightness or contrast o Level o Curves o Exposure o Colour balance o Image filter • Image Cropping • Image size alteration • Noise Reduction • Unwanted elements verified • Image enlarged or cropped according to image editing requirement • Image colour mode adjusted based on image editing requirement • Image brightness and contrast adjusted
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria removal • Image orientation/ rotation • Sharpening and softening image according to image editing requirement • Image noise reduced according to image editing requirement • Image unwanted elements removed according to image editing requirement i. Select suitable software for image editing ii. Enlarge image iiiCropped i. Meticulous in selected image file formats 40 hours Demonstration
34 requirement • Image oriented and rotated based on image editing requirement • Image sharpened and softened according to image editing requirement • Edited image previewed before submission iii. Cropped image iv. Adjust image colour mode v. Adjust image brightness and contrast vi. Reduce image noise vii. Removed image unwanted elements
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria viii. Orientate and rotate image ix. Sharpen and soften image x. Preview edited image xi. Demonstrate all image editing process images colour balance adjusted according to requirement • Images midtones are adjusted • Lightest and darkest area in the image are adjusted 3. Prepare editedimage i. Type of file extensionie: 10 hours Lecture • Edited image presentedto
35 edited image for preview to superior/ client extension i.e: • Tagged Image File Format (tiff) • Photoshop Document (psd) • Joint Photography Experts Group (jpeg) • Portable Network Graphics (png) • Encapsulated PostScript (eps) presented to superior • Edited image amendment done as per comment • Save file format selection met the requirement • Printed image met the requirement
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria • Adobe illustrator format (ai) ii. Image Conversion i.e: • RGB to CMYK iii. Image resolution for Pre-Press process iv. Preparing images for print and onscreen resolution iPreviewedited 20hoursDemonstration
36 i. Preview edited image to superior ii. Amend edited image based on superior/ client comment if any iii. Save approved edited image in required format iv. Print edited image 20 hours Demonstration
Employability Skills Core Abilities Social Skills / Social Values 03.08 Develop and maintain a cooperation within work group 04.01 Organize own work activities 04.02 Set and revise own objectives and goals 04.03 Organize and maintain own workplace 04.04 Apply problem solving strategies 04.05 Demonstrate initiative and flexibility 06.05 Analyse technical systems 06.06 Monitor and correct performance of systems 1. Communication skills 2. Conceptual skills 3. Interpersonal skills 4. Multitasking and prioritizing 5. Self-discipline 6. Teamwork 7. Learning skills 8. Leadership skills 9. Patience 10. Respect 11. Meticulous 12. Punctuality
37 Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM) ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees) 1. Computer 2. Check List 3. DTP Software 4. Text book 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:5
References REFERENCES 1. Tom Fraser and Adam Banks (2004), Designer's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Color Theory and Application 2. Leatrice Eiseman (2006), Color - Messages & Meanings: A PANTONE Color Resource 3. Mimi Love,Chris Grimley (2007), Color, Space, and Style: All the Details Interior Designers Need to Know but Can Never Find 4. Terry Lee Stone (2008), Color Design Workbook: A Real World Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design 5. Terry Marks, MINE, Origin and Tina Sutton (2009), Color Harmony Compendium: A Complete Color Reference for Designers of All Types, 25th Anniversary Edition 6. Linda Holtzschue (2011), Understanding Color: An Introduction for Designers 7. John Drew and Sarah Meyer (2011), Color Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Graphic Designers
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CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU) Sub Sector PRINTING TECHNOLOGY Job Area DESKTOP PUBLISHING Competency Unit Title IMAGE DIGITALIZATION Competency Unit Descriptor Image Digitalization is a process through which an image or piece of artwork is converted into an electronic file Competency Unit ID DP-XXX-03 Level 2 Training Duration 60 Credit Hours Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria 1. Identify image digitalization i. Types of scanner i.e.: 5 hours Lecture • Scanner selection suitability to job
39 requirement • Flatbed scanner • Drum Scanner ii. Scanning software and application iii. Types of material for scanning i.e. • Photo • Illustration • Text • Magazine • Newspaper order confirmed • Selected scanning software and application complied to job order requirement • Material to scan differentiated based on job order
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria iv. Image mode • Colour • Greyscale v. Image resolution vi. Image quality i.e. • Magazine type • Newsprint type • Output colour choice determined • Required image resolution determined i. Determine type of scanner 10 Hours Demonstration
40 ii. Differentiate scanning software and application iii. Determine material to scan iv. Determine image mode
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria v. Determine required image resolution 2. Prepare scanning software and hardware i. Scanning software and application such as: • SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) • TWAIN . • ISIS (Image and Scanner Interface Specification) 5 hours Lecture • Scanner selection suitability confirmed • Applicable scanning software and application selected •Computer
41 Specification) • WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) ii. Computer to scanner connection • Direct physical connection to a computer • Indirect (network) connection to a computer • Computer connected to scanner properly • Scanner functionality confirmed • Scanning software functionality confirmed
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria i. Select suitable scanner ii. Select scanning software and application iii. Ensure computer to scanner connection i. Meticulous in scanner handling 10 hours Demonstration 3. Perform image i. Setting Image 5 hours Lecture • Colour choice
42 scanning requirement i.e. • Resolution • Image size • Image scale • Image quality i.e. - Magazine type - Newsprint type selected • Output resolution defined • Target size determined • Digital image produced
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria i. Set image output resolution ii. Set image target size / scale iii. Scan image i. Meticulous in handling scanner 10 hours Demonstration • Scanned image saved 4. Prepare digitalised image for i. Image file extension i.e. • jpeg 5 hours Lecture • Scanned image reviewed by superior and
43 artwork • bmp • tiff • pdf ii. Submission Methods i.e: • Online submission • Email • Disk commented • Image resolution setting met the requirement • Re-scan image met the requirement
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria i. Preview scanned image to superior ii. Save approved scanned image in required format iii. Submit printed scanned image to superior/ client i. Resourceful of scanning technique ii. Meticulous in handling scanner 10 hours Demonstration • Scanned image saved as per required format • Scanned image sent to superior/ client through required methods
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Employability Skills Core Abilities Social Skills / Social Values 03.08 Develop and maintain a cooperation within work group 04.01 Organize own work activities 04.02 Set and revise own objectives and goals 04.03 Organize and maintain own workplace 04.04 Apply problem solving strategies 04.05 Demonstrate initiative and flexibility 06.05 Analyse technical systems 06.06 Monitor and correct performance of systems 1. Communication skills 2. Conceptual skills 3. Interpersonal skills 4. Multitasking and prioritizing 5. Self-discipline 6. Teamwork 7. Learning skills 8. Leadership skills 9. Patience 10. Respect 11. Meticulous 12. Punctuality
45 Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM) ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees) 1. Computer 2. Scanning Software 3. Text book 4. Scanner (flatbed or drum) 5. Internet connection 1:1 1:1 1:5 1:10 1:1
References REFERENCES 1. D. W. Barron, Mike Rees (1987), Text Processing and Typesetting With Unix (International Computer Science Series) 2. Dorothy Kavka, Dan Heise (1996),The Successful Self-Publisher: Produce and Market Your Own Best-Seller : Basic Step-By-Step Techniques for Success in Designing, Typesetting, Printing, and Selling a Book 3. James Felici,Ted Nace (1987), Desktop Publishing Skills: A Primer for Typesetting With Computers and Laser Printers 4. Marko Mikulich, Julia Craig (2008), Illustrate Your Self-Published Book; The Author's Guide for Drawing, Photography, Typesetting & Production 5. Michael L. Kleper (1990), The Illustrated Handbook of Desktop Publishing and Typesetting 6. Richard Eckersley, Charles M. Ellertson, Richard Angstadt, Richard Hendel (1995), Glossary of Typesetting Terms (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, & Publishing)
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CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU) Sub Sector PRINTING TECHNOLOGY Job Area DESKTOP PUBLISHING Competency Unit Title ARTWORK COLOUR APPLICATION Competency Unit Descriptor Artwork colour application focuses on colouring illustration and image according to job order Competency Unit ID DP-XXX-04 Level 2 Training Duration 100 Credit Hours Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria 1. Identify Artwork Colour Requirement i. Overview Suitable desktop blihi 10 hours Lecture • Suitable graphic software selected ditjb
47 Requirement publishing software i.e.: • Photoshop • Illustrator • Corel Draw • InDesign ii. Printing colour process according to job order • Coloured artwork output format determined according to artwork colour application i. Determine suitable graphic software to perform artwork colour application i. Meticulous to colour selection according to clients requirement 25 hours Demonstration
ii. Determine colour concept requirement iii. Determine printing colour process 2. Apply colour to artwork i. Colouring tools selection i.e.: • Pen • Pencil • Brush • Paint 10 hours Lecture • Colour applied to artwork according to job order • Artwork coloured according to colour concept
48 ii. Colour palette iii. Swatches palette iv. Colour technique i. Select suitable colour ii. Apply colour technique iii. Demonstrate artwork colouring i. Meticulous to colour selection according to clients requirement 40 hours Demonstration
3. Prepare coloured artwork for review i. Type of file format • Tagged Image File Format (tiff) • Encapsulate d PostScript (eps) • InDesign Document (indd) • Photoshop Document (psd) • PageMaker Document 5 hours Lecture • Coloured artwork Converted to suitable file format according to specification • Printed coloured artwork submitted and reviewed according to specification • Coloured artwork modified as per request i. Convert coloured artwork to suitable file i. Follow client requirement 10 hours Demonstration
49 (pmd) • Quark Xpress Document (qrd) format ii. Produce quality artwork for review iii. Change coloured artwork if applicable
Employability Skills Core Abilities Social Skills / Social Values 01.01 Identify and gather information 02.01 Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOP’s 02.04 Prepare brief reports and checklist using standard form 03.05 Demonstrate safety skills 06.02 Comply with and follow chain of command 06.01 Understand system 06.03 Identify and highlight problems 1. Communication skills 2. Conceptual skills 3. Interpersonal skills 4. Multitasking and prioritizing 5. Self-discipline 6. Teamwork 7. Learning skills 8. Leadership skills 9. Patience 10. Respect 11. Meticulous 12. Punctuality
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Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM) ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees) 1. Computer 2. Text book 1:1 1:1 References REFERENCES 1. Tom Fraser and Adam Banks (2004), Designer's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Color Theory and Application 2. Leatrice Eiseman (2006), Color - Messages & Meanings: A PANTONE Color Resource 3. Mimi Love,Chris Grimley (2007), Color, Space, and Style: All the Details Interior Designers Need to Know but Can Never Find
51 y()pyg 4. Terry Lee Stone (2008), Color Design Workbook: A Real World Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design 5. Terry Marks, MINE, Origin and Tina Sutton (2009), Color Harmony Compendium: A Complete Color Reference for Designers of All Types, 25th Anniversary Edition 6. Linda Holtzschue (2011), Understanding Color: An Introduction for Designers 7. John Drew and Sarah Meyer (2011), Color Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Graphic Designers
CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU) Sub Sector PRINTING TECHNOLOGY Job Area DESKTOP PUBLISHING Competency Unit Title TYPESETTING Competency Unit Descriptor Typesetting focuses on arranging type and typing text from hardcopy manuscript into computer to place in layout according to job order. Competency Unit ID DP-XXX-05 Level 2 Training Duration 55 Hours Credit Hours Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria 1. Identify type arrangement i. Suitable desktop publishing software fortype 5 hours Lecture • Job order are determined
52 for type arrangement ii. Type style i.e: • Font size • Hyphenation • Kerning • Leading • Colour iii. Type of typeface i.e: • Serif • Sans serif iv. Text hierarchy • Type of text are determined • Text are roughly structured
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria i. Determine appropriate desktop publishing software for type arrangement ii. Differentiate font character iii. Determine types of target audience iDtit 10 hours Demonstration
53 iv. Determine type style 2. Perform type arrangement i. Text hierarchy • Title • Subtitle • Body text • Caption • Header or footer 10 hours Lecture • Text are typed into a layout • Suitable typeface are selected • Text are compiled according manuscript
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria ii. Font characteristic • Bold • Regular or Roman • Italic • Etc • Text are organized according to text hierarchy i. Import text from another software ii. Ability to choose suitable typeface iii. Ability to type i. Meticulous in typeface arrangement 15 hours Demonstration
54 according to manuscript iv. Arrange text according to text hierarchy 3. Prepare typesetting for submission i. File extension format • indd • doc • eps • etc 5 hours Lecture • File are saved to suitable format • Completed artwork with typesetting previewed to superior
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria ii. Submission methods • Hardcopy (Printed copy) • Softcopy i.e.: o Email o CD • Previewed artwork with typesetting amended based on comment from superior if any • Typesetting artwork are done according to job order i. Save file to suitable format ii. Submit text for layout design iii. Amend typesettingif 10 hours Demonstration