Introduction to Desktop Publishing · JHS3 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.3.1.2 - Describe a desktop published document

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a desktop published document and identify at least four common types (flyers, advertisements, invitation cards, business cards).
Describe the key features of a desktop published document, including text position, image placement, colour use, and layout balance.
Examine a peer’s desktop published document and describe its strengths and weaknesses in writing, using at least three of the given criteria (position of text and images, use of colour, mechanics, content accuracy).
Use appropriate vocabulary (layout, alignment, font, margins, white space, balance) when describing a desktop published document orally and in writing.
Exchange documents with a partner and give clear, respectful feedback that helps the partner improve their document.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Desktop Publishing (2.3)
Content standard: B9.2.3.1 - Critique a Desktop Published Document
Indicator: B9.2.3.1.2 - Describe a desktop published document
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 6 (Week 18 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 47
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Give out your document to another learner assigned to you and collect the learner's document.
2. Examine the document received in terms of the position of text and images, use of colour, mechanics, content accuracy, etc.