Desktop Publishing
Desktop Publishing Nature of Work
Desktop publishers produce professionally designed and
presented documents, according to specified design and
presentation requirements, using desktop publishing.
Desktop Publishing Work Conditions
Desktop publishers may work long hours when a particular
deadline must be met.
Desktop Publishing Personal Requirements
- able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- artistic ability for drawing, design and layout
- creativity, imagination and versatility
- enjoy working with computers
- good visual, oral and written communication skills
- patience for fine, detailed work
Desktop Publishing Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school
- Completion of a college program in graphic arts or
other training in typography, computer typesetting, or
desktop publishing is usually required.
Desktop Publishing Duties and
Tasks
Desktop publishers may perform the following tasks:
- amend layout, select fonts and integrate text with
graphics to create a balanced and readable document
- design and arrange layouts to meet clients'
requirements by studying drawings, photographs, texts and
artwork to be reproduced
- merge photographs with computer images, scan and adjust
colors for the publication
- prepare quotations for work contracts
- prepare sketches and discuss design concepts with
clients
- produce graphics from an original concept, either
free-hand or by computer
- save finished to camera-ready stage copy to disk or
cartridge, and forward it either to the printing or
publishing house for mass production
- talk to clients about problems arising during the
production phase and advise on possible solutions
- talk to clients to obtain a clear understanding of
their requirements
Desktop Publishing Example Titles
- Computer Typesetter
- Copy Marker
- Desktop Compositor
- Phototypesetter Operator
- Typesetter
- Typographer
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