7.1s

I am knowledgeable of desktop publishing terminology, such as layout, design, screens, contrast, washout, flush, indent, text wrap, kerning, widows, etc.

7.2s

I am able to use such input devices as a scanner, digital camera, etc. for the creation of desktop publishing products.

7.3s

I am able to use digital keyboarding standards in word processing such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en dashes, and smart quotation marks, as they apply to the production of desktop publishing documents.  These standards can be located online at http://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/instruct/general/kb-dks.htm

7.4s

I am proficient in manipulating, morphing, and editing graphics and text that belongs to another individual, with their permission, without destroying the quality of the property, therefore, modeling respect for the idea or concept of the property.

7.5s

I am proficient in recognizing and analyzing the impact of desktop publishing on society, i.e. how persuasiveness, marketing and point of view can affect sales, level of readership, and influence audience reactions.

7.6s

I know when to use .jpg formats as opposed to .gif formats when conserving memory and retaining the quality of images used in desktop publishing products.

7.7s

I am proficient in the acquisition of print and digital information from a variety of electronic resources; I know how to cite sources in MLA and ADA formats.  As to the acquisition of digital images, I use my own 99% of the time.  I am aware of copyright laws concerning the use of printed and digital information for educational and private purposes.

7.8s

I am proficient in navigating and accessing information from local area networks, wide area networks, the Internet, and intranets.  I can research library databases, utilize Internet search engines, etc.

7.9s

I am proficient in the acquisition and editing, by downloading, copying and pasting, recording and burning CDs, of information in various electronic formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics, always remembering to cite my sources.

7.10s

I am proficient in importing and exporting elements from one program to another, such as images from Adobe PhotoShop or Macromedia Fireworks to Microsoft Publisher, word documents from Microsoft Word to Adobe PageMaker or Microsoft Publisher, and documents from Microsoft Publisher to Microsoft FrontPage.

7.11s

I am proficient in evaluating acquired information that is not my own by analyzing and/or researching the source of the information.

7.12s

I am proficient in testing the accuracy and validity of acquired information that is not my own by viewing the credibility of the source.  For example, information acquired from published journals is likely to be more accurate and valid than information acquired from magazines.

7.13s

I am able to incorporate desktop publishing activities into the curriculum, in order to provide enrichment and stress the basic foundations of any subject matter.

7.14s

I am proficient in the identification of the tasks necessary to complete a project and then designing the overall layout of the project by using tools such as word processing, indexing, graphics, and drawing programs to complete the tasks.

7.15s

I am proficient in the use of desktop publishing program productivity tools, such as cut and paste, move, copy, and spell check to edit text.

7.16s

I am proficient in the design of desktop publishing documents, including the selection of type, font, size, style and alignment of text most appropriate for each individual project.

7.17s

As an Art teacher, I am more than proficient in the basic elements of design and am able to apply them to the printed page, including text, graphics, headlines, and the use of white space.

7.18s

I am proficient in the evaluation and use of certain design elements in desktop publishing documents and the necessary design requirements as they affect the intended audience of each individual product.

7.19s

I am proficient in reading and understanding how-to books, tutorials and technical support documentation about desktop publishing programs, when experiencing problems.  I am able to use these resources to solve problems in desktop publishing.

7.20s

If necessary, I could develop technical documentation related to desktop publishing for teaching or training purposes.

7.21s

I am very inventive when it comes to using technology to participate and organize activities related to desktop publishing.

7.22s

I am proficient in having my students involve the community when creating desktop publishing documents and having them upload their published documents to the class website.

7.23s

I can create new information by editing, revising, and combining information and data from different electronic resources.

7.24s

I can initiate, organize, and teach desktop publishing projects by collaborating with other electronic communities such as the public library, the Internet, community service providers and public databases.

7.25s

I am proficient in the creation of evaluation rubrics for desktop publishing projects by specifying the necessary inclusion of specific tasks and technology applications.

7.26s

I can design and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and evaluate work progress by reviewing such things as audience reaction to previous work, time spent completing previous projects, consistency and/or change in recent trends, and by keeping updated with current technologies and applications.

7.27s

I can resolve information conflicts by researching and comparing similar data from various sources and by analyzing the validity of those sources.

7.28s

I can effectively use advice and knowledge received from colleagues and experienced professionals when trying to solve problems or adjust to changes related to desktop publishing.

7.29s

I can use my training in advertising to identify the intended purpose as well as the specified audience of a particular desktop publishing document.

7.30s

For training and teaching purposes, I am able to use terms related to typography, including categories of type, like Arial, Times New Roman, Tahoma, Tempus Sans, etc to describe contrasts in font styles and how they relate to the overall appearance of desktop publishing documents.

7.31s

I am proficient in using the elements of page design in order to create a visually appealing document that successfully communicates the intended purpose.

7.32s

I am proficient in the comparison and contrast of various elements of visual composition of specific documents.  By identifying the purpose and intended audience of the product, I can compare the effects of using harmony and balance or discord and drama within the composition of the product.

7.33s

I am proficient in the creation and use of a master template for certain repetitive tasks; I also understand the importance and necessity for such items.

7.34s

I am proficient in the basic measurement of typefaces, regarding inches and picas.  I can also apply this knowledge to layouts, to the creation of master templates, and to paste-ups.

7.35s

I am proficient in the use of various type techniques as graphic elements, such as drop caps, decorative letters to begin a paragraph, embedded text frames, and tools to show emphasis in desired texts.

7.36s

As an Art teacher, I am more than proficient in apply the principles of color and color theory to communicate certain moods in products, depending on the target audience.

7.37s

As an Art teacher, I am more than proficient in the use of the basic principles of design in any application or creation of any product.  I know how to always consider such things as balance, contrast, consistence, repetition, proximity, etc. when designing desktop publishing documents as well as anything else.

7.38s

As an Art teacher, I am naturally proficient in the identification and analysis of pictorial qualities in a design, such as shape, form, texture, pattern, and how they help each other to create visual unity and desired effects in a publication.

7.39s

I am proficient in identifying the different kinds as well as the various parts of the printed pages, including inside margin, outside margin, gutter, title, heading, subheading, body, etc.

7.40s

I am proficient in using a variety of strategies, such as varying line widths and patterns, and using manipulation tools to stretch, bend, and mirror type to creative different, effective designs in my publications.

7.41s

I am proficient in using appropriate media such as web authoring software, print services, etc. for communicating information and delivering published products to the worldwide community.

7.42s

I am proficient in using different printing options appropriate for each task, such as tiling, color separations, collation, and previewing, as necessary, to make my product effective.

7.43s

I know how to distinguish between design and printing requirements as they relate to the purpose and audience of my final product.

7.44s

I am proficient in using and teaching others how to use style sheets and varying type specifications within desktop publishing documents.

7.45s

I can identify many ways in which to evaluate desktop publishing documents, by relating the components, i.e. the design and the content, of each document to the intended purpose and audience.

7.46s

I am proficient in using electronic project management tools and programs, such as spreadsheets and Inspiration, to set milestones for completing projects and reviewing work progress.

7.47s

I know how to solicit response and advice from colleagues and other professionals for evaluation purposes of a desktop publishing product.

7.48s

I am proficient in the creation of evaluation rubrics for desktop publishing projects by specifying the necessary inclusion of specific tasks needed to communicate specific ideas or moods.

7.49s

By researching and recording the established criteria of desktop publishing products, I can show how products created by my students or myself and product quality can be effectively evaluated.