ERIC Number: ED149146
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1978-Jan
Pages: 172
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Graphic Communications--Preparatory Area. Book I--Typography and Modern Typesetting. Student Manual.
Hertz, Andrew
Designed to develop in the student skills in all of the preparatory functions of the graphic communications industry, this student guide covers copy preparation, art preparation, typography, camera, stripping, production management, and forms design, preparation, and analysis. In addition to the skills areas, material is included on the history of graphic communications, proper safety procedures, equipment maintenance and housekeeping, and opportunity to study the interrelationship of the various graphic communications specializations. Material is presented in eight units, each containing objectives, information (text), references, and assignments or activities to perform. Unit headings are as follows: (1) Exploring Graphic Communications, (2) Shop Rules and Safety, (3) History and Technical Background, (4) Work Flow in a Modern Shop, (5) Typography, (6) Copyfitting, (7) CompuWriter I, (8) IBM Selectric Composer, (9) Comp/Set, and (10) Proofreading. Diagrams and illustrations are included. (A companion teacher's manual with lists of procedures and teaching suggestions is available separately.) (JT)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Curriculum Guides, Electronic Equipment, Graphic Arts, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Occupational Information, Photocomposition, Postsecondary Education, Printing, Technical Education, Textbooks, Typewriting, Units of Study, Vocational Education
New Jersey Vocational-Technical Curriculum Laboratory, Building 4103, Kilmer Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 ($3.00 plus postage)
Publication Type: Guides - General
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Sponsor: New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. Div. of Vocational Education.
Authoring Institution: Rutgers, The State Univ., New Brunswick, NJ. Curriculum Lab.
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