COURSES Offered:
Design- Newspaper


This track is intended for publication staff designers who will be responsible for capturing the school year with eye-catching layout and design. Designed specifically with the newspaper design editor in mind. Participants who complete this track will be equipped with basic design principles, various layout ideas, the knowledge of how to use all elements, and how to communicate a journalistic message.

Design 101
An introduction, overview and discussion of the design and layout process.
W | 9:00 a.m. | CSH LH1 | Rusch

Layout/Making The Grid
Learn where to place all of those stunning photos, captions and prize-winning stories your staff creates.
W | 10:10 a.m. | CSH LH1 | Rusch

Journalistic Layouts I
Learn how to design a layout using
journalistic columnar design principles.
W | 11:10 a.m. | CSH 230 | Rosenburg

Typography I
Learn the fundamentals of type terminology, style and readability.
W | 1:10 p.m. |CSH LH1 | Rusch

Journalistic Layouts II
Understand how the experts use style sheets to visually communicate a quality publication.
W | 2:10 p.m. | CSH 230 | Rosenburg

Photoshop Tips & Tricks
Learn ten ways to simplify working in Photoshop.
W | 3:30 p.m. | CSH LH1 | Low

InDesign Tips and Tricks
Learn ten ways to simplify working in InDesign.
W | 4:30 p.m. | CSH LH1 | Low

Critique Session
PUC Graphic design students will help guide you and your work in a session
using advanced methods of critique. Bring copies of your school’s publications to this critique.
TH | 9:00 a.m. | CSH LH1 | Rosenburg & Pidoux

Design Portfolio **
Be inspired by this presentation featuring a professional designer’s portfolio.
TH | 10:10 a.m. | FH 224 | Wesley

Typography II **
Couldn’t get enough of type and typography? This session was made just for you.
TH | 10:10 a.m. | CSH LH1 | Rusch

** Choose one