Adobe PageMaker 6.5: An Introduction to Electronic Mechanicals and Student CD Package

Adobe PageMaker 6.5: An Introduction to Electronic Mechanicals and Student CD Package, 1/e

Against the Clock, Inc.

Published August, 1998 by Prentice Hall Career & Technology

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Summary

For any course that includes graphic arts software and computer design software as part of the curriculum. Courses can be found in Office Information Systems, Computer Science, and Fine Arts Departments, as well as Continuing Education, Journalism, and Printing and Lithography. Texts are built with the same pedagogical structure, designed to be used separately or in sets. Already popular in corporate training environments.

Features

NEW—Student Gallery—Included on Student CD-ROM for some courses.

Allows students to view images of completed projects created by other students.

NEW—Demonstration Software—Included on Student CD-ROM for some applications.

Offers students the opportunity to try out demo versions of new graphic arts software applications before purchasing.

Menu of titles to mix and match—Many courses include instruction in more than one software application.

Allows instructors to offer the basics of several programs or to focus on the advanced complexities of the program of their choice.

Project-based instruction.

Lets students learn the basics of the software programs while they complete real-world projects.

Project data available on dual-platform CD-ROM that can be shrink-wrapped with the texts.

Gives students convenient, easy access to the project data.

Two-color, spiral bound books.

Offers students easy use and reference while they work at their computers.

Four-color illustrations of completed assignments.

Gives students a guide for finalizing projects.

All titles work for software across hardware platforms—both Mac and Windows.

Accessible to students, no matter what hardware environment they work in.

Icon system—The Pencil indicates a comment from an experienced operator; the Bomb indicates a potential problem or difficulty; the Hand indicates a hands-on activity; the Key is used to point out that there is a keyboard equivalent to a menu or dialog-box option; and the Windows flag points out special instruction for Windows users.

Directs students to the type of information they may need without having to read through entire sections of the book.

Chapter Openers.

Gives students a preview of the chapter goals and objectives.

Sidebar comments.

Provides students with insights into specific tasks.

Exercises.

Strengthens students' basic awareness of software functions.

Instructor's Manual and Instructor's CD-ROM—Contain completed projects, additional projects for testing and extra-credit, course outlines, PowerPoint slides for lectures, and test questions.

Gives instructors convenient and comprehensive resources for additional course material.

Ellenn's Story: Ellenn Behoriam started AGAINST THE CLOCK when she realized there was a profound need for training Graphic Arts Professionals. Manufacturers, such as direct-press printing companies, were spending hours and days correcting files and reworking final files they receive from typesetters. Ellenn's original program was designed to offer strong advice to novices delivering completed projects to vendors. Since then, Ellenn has designed the AGAINST THE CLOCK curriculum for schools and corporate training environments.