Information Technology for Publishing
Code
722091135
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Estudos Portugueses
Credits
5
Teacher in charge
Nuno Penedo
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
This course aims
a) to provide the students with computer and technical skills that will enable them to perform basic operations of text editing in its many forms;
b) to sensitize the students to individual practice and self-training regarding more complex tasks related to editing.
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
0- Digitalization - Atoms/Bits
1- Word - Tipography, Input/Output/Format Files
2- Indesign - Composition Elements, Input/Output/Format Files
3- PhotoShop - Color theory, Input/Output/Format Files
4- Acrobat - Portable Document Format
Bibliography
Groff, Pamela (1998), Glossary of Graphic Communications; New Jersey: Prentice Hall (3a edição).
Bringhurst, Robert (1996), The Elements of Typographic Style; Vancouver: Hartley & Marks Publishers (2a edição).
Manuais das Aplicações (Handbooks of Applications)
Teaching method
Theoretical and practical classes.
Evaluation method
Final work with theoretical and practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.