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Computer Concepts

Microsoft Office Publisher Packet

Table of Contents

Project 1: Wild Times Zoo Flyer

Project 2: Marketing Stickman Action Figures

Project 3: Cereal Box

Project 4: Soda Marketing Challenge

Project 5: CD Cover

Project 6: Magazine Cover

Project 7: Career Brochure

Project 8: Theme Resort Brochure

Project 9: Custom License Plate

Project 10: Themed Beach Towel

Project 11: Cup Coaster

Project 12: Travel Coffee Mug Insert

Project 13: “Folding Money”

Project 14: Door Mat

Project 15: Mouse Pad

Project 16: “The Birthday Briefing” Newsletter

Project 17: School Event Flyer

Project 1

Wild Times Zoo Flyer

You are to create a one page flyer for the Wild Times Zoo. Consider the following

facts before designing your flyer:

You may find photographic images online.

The zoo doesn’t have an official logo. It is considering using a jungle font and

possibly a glyph to create a logo.

A child’s ticket costs $9.00 and an adult ticket costs $12.00.

The zoo just opened a new primate exhibit (including monkeys, gorillas, etc.)

The official zoo colors are orange, green, and red.

The zoo is opened from May 1-September 20 from 8am to 9pm.

Your final product will be graded based on the following rubric.

The flyer:

1. ______ / 2 pts Includes at least three pictures of the animals (with at

least one star or oval shaped frame)

2. ______ / 2 pts Mentions zoo price

3. ______ / 1 pt Uses official zoo colors

4. ______ / 1 pt Mentions primate exhibit

5. ______ /2 pts Mentions zoo schedule

6. ______ / 2 pts Includes a logo with a jungle or African font and an animal

glyph

Total: 10 pts.

Submit to www.edmodo.com when finished.

http://www.edmodo.com/

Project 2

Marketing Stickman Action Figures

Your company has just created a new line of stickman action figures. The

stickmen are available in many colors and they are very poseable. They cost $4.99

each.

Your job is to create an ad to market these new poseable stickmen. The first

thing you must do is come up with a name for the stickmen. (Hot Wheels doesn't

just call their cars "toy cars," so you shouldn't just call the stickmen "poseable

stickmen.") You must then draw the stickmen is various poses interacting with their

environment. (For example, you could show a stickman riding a bike or walking a

dog.) Your stickmen are going to be marketed to boys and girls. Below are the

specifications that your boss gave to you to guide you in creating the ad:

1. Displays the brand name of the stickmen action figures in a large attractive

font: 1point.

2. Features at least 3 stickmen drawn in different colors: 1 point.

3. Stickmen are in different poses: 1 point.

4. The ad mentions that the stickmen are poseable:1 point.

5. The ad mentions things that you can make your stickmen do (i.e. walk the dog,

ride a bike, go shopping, etc.): 1 point.

6. The ad uses colors that would appeal to boys and girls: 1 point.

7. The ad features the price of each action figure: 1 point.

8. The ad has a clean layout : 1 point.

9. The ad uses clipart or pictures as needed for the stickmen to interact with 1

point.

10. Uses correct spelling/grammar: 1 point.

Total Points: 10

When you are finished, please submit your work to www.edmodo.com.


Project 3

Design the Front of a Cereal Box

Design a cereal box for a new cereal. (As usual, you must make it up.) Think of the

few basic types of cereal: flakes, o’s, bran, crispies, etc. Even though it’s not

required, you may want to include information about a toy surprise, if your cereal is

for kids. Your cereal box will be judged by the following criteria:

1. Displays name of cereal in a big, readable font _____ / 5 points.

2. Includes at least one photo, picture, or clipart that goes with the name of

your cereal _____ / 5 points.

3. Uses proper color scheme for the type of cereal and audience _____ / 5

points.

4. Includes slogan for the cereal (i.e. “Trix are for kids.”) _____ / 5 points.

5. Includes something about the cereal being nutritious _____ / 5 points.

6. Uses good spelling and grammar ____ / 5 points.

After you finish your project, submit your work

to www.edmodo.com.


Project 4

Soda Marketing Challenge

You have been hired by a beverage company to market a new soda pop. You

must first come up with a name, logo, and color scheme for the soda. You must

then design three different ads, each targeting a different group. You must design

an ad for young children, teenagers, and middle-aged adults.

Think of spokespeople that might appeal to the different groups. Also think

about how you might use different words or phrases to appeal to each group. Also,

optionally, you may want to include some sort of promotion in your ads. Your ads will

be graded based on the following rubric: When you finish submit your project to

www.edmodo.com .

All Ads

Proper spelling/grammar: 1 point.

Creative name for the soda: 1 point.

Consistent use of the soda name and logo: 1 point.

Readable layouts: 1 point.

Non-blocky pictures and/or graphics:1 point.

Children Ad

Uses colors appropriate for children : 2 points.

Uses fonts appropriate for children : 1 point.

Uses graphics, pictures or slogans appropriate for children : 2 points.

Teenager Ad

Uses colors appropriate for teens: 2 points.

Uses fonts appropriate for teens: 1 point.

Uses graphics, pictures or slogans appropriate for teens: 2 points.

Adult Ad

Uses colors appropriate for adults:2 points.

Uses fonts appropriate for adults: 1 point.

Uses graphics, pictures or slogans appropriate for adults: 2 points.


Project 5

CD Cover Directions and Scoring Guide

You must create the front cover, inside, and back cover for a CD. Your CD

cover will be for a fictitious/parody artist or band. Remember, CDs are 5” x 5”

squares. You’ll need three of these, one that represents the front cover, inside art,

and back cover. (You can insert a page in Publisher, much like inserting slides in

PowerPoint!) Submit your finished assignment to www.edmodo.com when finished.

Your CD should conform to the following specifications (with point values assigned

for each element):

Front of CD:

Name of band (2 pts)

Name of album (2 pts)

Picture(s)/graphic(s) relating to the band or album title (2 pts)

Inside:

Title and track number of the songs (2 pts)

Band members’ names and roles (vocals, guitar, drums, etc.) (2 pts)

Name of Producer (2 pts)

Name of Sound Engineer ( 2 pts)

Name of record publisher (in small type) (2 pts)

Copyright statement (2 pts)

Year of publishing (2 pts)

Picture(s)/Graphic(s) relating to band or album title (2 pts)

Back of CD:

Title and track number of songs (2pts)

Picture(s)/Graphic(s) relating to the band or album title (2 pts)

Entire CD: (30 points total)

Consistent color scheme on all parts of the CD (2 pts)

Consistent use of 2-3 fonts (2 pts)


Project 6

Magazine Cover

Your assignment is to design a magazine cover for a fictitious theme magazine.

Your choice of themes could be (but not limited to): fashion, gardening, computers,

auto, music, entertainment, news, art, parenting, etc. Remember that your fonts,

colors schemes, and layout should appeal to your target audience. The magazine

cover should contain all of the following information:

Name of magazine

Logo

Date of the issue

3-7 titles/topics of articles inside this particular issue

At least one picture/clipart relating to the magazine or its content

Your magazine will be graded based on the provided rubric.

Rubric for Your Magazine Cover

20 points

earned

Includes magazine title and logo

Includes magazine publication date

Includes 3-7 articles relating to the content of the magazine

Colors, fonts, and pictures readable and fit theme

Colors, fonts, and pictures appropriate for target audience

Few spelling/grammar errors

15 points

earned



Includes less than 3 articles relating to the content of the magazine

Colors, fonts, and pictures are mostly readable and fit theme

Colors, fonts, and pictures appropriate for the majority of target audience

Few spelling/grammar errors

10 points

earned



Includes articles not relating well to the magazine theme

Colors, fonts, and pictures difficult to read

Colors, fonts, and pictures appropriate for target audience

Some spelling/grammar errors

5 points

earned



Missing articles or totally inappropriate articles

Colors, fonts, and pictures are unreadable and distract reader

Colors, fonts, and pictures not appropriate for target audience

Many spelling and grammar errors.

Project 7

Career Brochure

Your task is to create an informational brochure designed to inform someone

about a certain career. To get the required information, go to:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ In the top, right-hand corner of this page, click on OOH

Search. In the search box that pops up, type in the name of the career for which

you want to do your brochure. Click on the links that pop up that correspond to

your careers.

Your brochure will have 6 panels. ( You may use a template.) Each of your

six panels will need to contain specific information:

Page 1 - Outside Right – Front of the Folded Brochure (3 points)

Name of the Career

Picture relating to the career (for a service-type career, you may just want to put a

picture of someone helping a smiling person)

The web address for the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Page 1 - Outside Middle – Back of the Folded Brochure (3points)

Name of the Career

Shapes, designs, or catchy pictures of people doing a job

Created by [Your Name] for the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Page 1 - Outside Left – Inside Flap of the Folded Brochure (4 points)

Message from you explaining why you think this career would be something people

may want to do.

Page 2 - Inside Left (3 points)

Name of the Career

Annual Salary/Wages Per Hour

Job outlook information (demand for the job, how much competition is there for

these particular jobs, etc)

Page 2 - Inside Middle (3 points)

Educational/Training Requirements

Pictures showing people doing the job

Page 2 – Inside Right ( 4 points) 20 total points

Resources page

o Links to other websites with more information about this career ( 2

websites)

o Links to schools with programs related to this career (2 schools)

http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Project 8 Theme Resort Brochure

Your task is to create an informational brochure designed to sell time at a luxury resort you own.

What makes your resort so special is that it has a special theme (which you must think up yourself).

Some past examples of resort themes are: pirate, safari, NASCAR, football, gambling, Egyptian, rock and

roll, country music, and others. (You DO NOT have to use one of these themes.)

Your brochure will have 6 panels. Each of your six panels will need to contain specific

information: (20 points total)

Page 1 - Outside Right – Front of the Folded Brochure (3 points)

Name of the resort

Picture of the resort (or something related to the resort theme)

Phone number Page 1 - Outside Middle – Back of the Folded Brochure (3 points)

Name of the resort

Resort logo

Resort slogan

Other information of “hooks” (optional) Page 1 - Outside Left – Inside Flap of the Folded Brochure (3 points)

Message from the owner of the resort (you) about the resort’s commitment to customers

Image of “happy customers” Page 2 - Inside Left (3 points)

An introduction to your resort. Get the reader to use their imagination to create an image of how awesome your resort is.

An interesting or inviting picture that has to do with your resort Page 2 - Inside Middle (4 points)

Use pictures with captions of your resort or images that represent the resort theme

Use hooks o Guest testimonials o Mention special pricing promotions o Mention limited-time attractions that will not be at your resort forever

Page 3 – Inside Right (4 points)

Pricing information o Adult rates o Children’s rates

Include different prices for different packages

Briefly explain the differences in the packages

Microsoft Publisher Project 9

Custom License Plate

Instructions

1. Using your desktop publishing software, create a new

document.

2. Save the file as LICENSEPLATE.

3. Follow the Page Setup Instructions provided below.

4. Choose a theme and message for the design of your license

plate.

5. Include the following on your license plate:

a. Your message (use a combination of 5-7 letters, numerals,

and/or characters)

b. Your state of residence

c. A month and year of expiration

d. A graphic image or images relating to your state.

6. Add additional text and/or graphic elements to help enhance

the look and appearance of your license plate.

7. Format the size, style, and placement of the text and other

elements on the document so that it projects a professional design.

8. Proofread your work carefully for accuracy, design, and format.

9. Resave the file.

10. Submit the assignment through Edmodo.

Page Setup:

DIMENSIONS: 11 x 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides

ORIENTATION: Landscape # OF PAGES: 1

1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a rectangle (with rounded corners) that

measures 10 inches wide by 5 inches high, giving it a 1 pt. border.

2. Position the rectangle in the center of the page. Place the contents of your license plate within this

rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Using the

internet, view

samples of

custom license

plates for ideas in

creating your

own.

2. Use no more than

two fonts and one

that is easy to

read. License

plates are not the

place to

experiment with

novelty fonts.

3. You may choose

to use your name,

favorite sports

team, or

something of

importance to

your when

creating your own

license plate.

4. Choose a graphic

image that is

meaningful to the

stare you are

using. For

example, for the

state of

Mississippi, you

might choose an

image of a catfish.

5. Carefully read

through all parts

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

The standard size of a license plate in the United States for

motor vehicles is 12 inches wide by 6 inches high. In this

activity, you will use your desktop publishing software to

create and design a customized license plate for your state

of residence.


Themed Beach Towel

Instructions

1. Using Publisher, create a new document.

2. Save the file as BEACHTOWEL.


4. Choose a theme and message for the design of your

beach towel.

5. Include the following on your beach towel:

a. A graphic image or images relating to your theme

b. Your message

6. Add additional text and/or graphic elements to help

enhance the look and appearance of your beach towl.


elements on the document so that it projects a professional

design.

8. Proofread your work carefully for accuracy, design, and

format.

9. Resave the file.

10. Upload to the class webpage drop box.

Page Setup Instructions

# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 on all sides ORIENTATION: Landscape 1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a rectangle that measures 9 inches wide by 4 inches high, giving it a 1 pt. border. 2. Position the rectangle in the center of the page. Place the contents of your beach towel within this rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Using the

Internet, view

samples of

themed beach

towels for ideas in

creating your

own.

2. Choose graphic

images that will

be used for our

background.

3. Since you will be

required to add

text to your

design, if you

choose a dark

colored

background,

consider using

white-colored

fronts to make

your text stand

out.

4. Focus your design

on personalized

text and graphic

images of

something of

interest to you.

5. Carefully read

through all parts

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

The average beach towel is a rectangle measuring 70 inches long by 30 inches wide.

For the purpose of this exercise, you will scale the size of the beach towel down to 9

inches long by 4 inches wide. In this activity, you will create and design your own

themed beach towel.


Cup Coaster

Instructions


2. Save the file as COASTER.


4. Choose an event or business you will use for the design of your

cup coaster.

5. Include the following on your cup coaster: a. The name of the event or business

b. A short message or slogan describing the event or business.

c. A maximum of two graphic images




8. Resave the file.

9. Submit to edmodo.


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 on all sides ORIENTATION: Portrait

1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a square (with rounded corners) that measures 5 inches wide by 5 inches high, giving it a 1 pt. border.

2. Position the rectangle in the center of the page. Place the contents of your cup coaster within this rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Consider different

events or businesses

that cup coasters can

be used for.

2. Think about to

whom you will give

the coasters, and

compose a message

to fit the event or

business.

3. To avoid clutter,

do not use more

than two graphic

images in your

design.

4. Carefully read

through all pats

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

Cup coasters help protect surfaces from spills. They can also be used for

decoration. In this activity, you will create and design a cup coaster for a

business or special event.


Travel Coffee Mug Insert

Instructions


2. Save the file as MUGINSERT.


4. Choose a theme and message you will use for the design of your

mug.

5. Include the following on your design: a. Graphic images related to the theme

b. A short message that relates to the theme of your design (format the

message with an appropriate font.).

6. Add additional text and/or graphic elements to help enhance the

look and appearance of your mug insert.




9. Resave the file.

10. Submit to Edmodo. .


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches

MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides ORIENTATION: Landscape

1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a rectangle that measures 10 inches wide by 3.75 inches high, giving it a 1 pt. border. 2. Position the rectangle in the center of the page. Place the contents of your mug design within this rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Choose the theme

for your mug.

2. Compose a simple

and concise message

that describes the

design.

3. To create a

consistent look and

appearance, use

graphic images that

coordinate will with

each other and

complement the font

style used in your

message.

4. Use no more than

two fonts on your

design

5. Carefully read

through all pats

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

Snap-in mugs are clear plastic mugs that allow you to create a custom design

from your computer. . In this activity, you will create and design a Snap-in-mug.


“Folding Money”

Instructions


2. Save the file as CURRENCY.


4. Decide on the denomination of your currency.

5. Include the following on front side of your currency: a. The denomination of your currency

b. A graphic image depicting your theme

c. The text: United States of America

6. Include the following on the back side of your currency: a. A tagline depicting your theme

b. The denomination of your currency

c. A graphic image depicting your theme

d. The text: United States of America

e. The year of your design


look and appearance of your currency.




10. Resave the file.

11. Upload to Edmodo.


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides ORIENTATION: Portrait

1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a rectangle that measures 6.14 inches wide by 2.61 inches high, giving it a .5 pt. border. 2. Position the rectangle in the upper half of the page. Place the contents of the front side of your currency within this rectangle. 3. Copy and paste the rectangle, and place it in the lower half of the page, making sure the boxes

do not overlap. Place the contents of the back side of your currency within this rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Use your

imagination when

choosing a theme for

your currency. Some

possibilities include a

TV show, cartoon

character, or sports

team

2. Obtain a sample of

real currency to use

as a guide as you

design your own.

3. Be sure the value

of your currency is

prominently

displayed.

4. Carefully read

through all pats

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

Each country’s money has a unique look. . In this activity, you will create and

design your own paper currency.


Door Mat

Instructions


2. Save the file as DOORMAT.



welcome mat.

5. Include the following on your doormat: a. A background using clipart (Note: You must choose background clipart

and edit it to fit your rounded rectangle)

b. Text relating to your theme

c. A graphic image relating to your theme (optional)


look and appearance of your door mat.




9. Resave the file.

10. Upload to edmodo.


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides ORIENTATION: Landscape

1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a rectangle (with rounded corners) that measures 8 inches wide by 4 inches high, giving it a 1 pt. border. 2. Position the rectangle in the center of the page. Place the contents of your door mat within this rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Using the Internet,

view samples of

welcome mats for

ideas when creating

your own.

2. Think carefully

about your home and

its occupants.

3 If a funny message

is chosen, it must be

classroom

appropriate and

approved by your

teacher.

4. Choose fonts that

effectively match the

essence of your

design.

5. Carefully read

through all pats

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

Door mats, or welcome mats, are usually placed outside the home to allow

people to wipe their feet before entering. In this activity, you will create and

design a welcome mat for the entrance to your home.


Mouse Pad

Instructions


2. Save the file as MOUSEPAD.



mouse pad.

5. Include the following on your mouse pad: a. A background

b. Text relating to your theme

c. A graphic image relating to your theme


look and appearance of your mouse pad.




9. Resave the file.

10. Upload to Edmodo..


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides ORIENTATION: Landscape 1. Using the rectangle tool, draw a rectangle (with rounded corners) that measures 9.25 inches wide by 7.25 inches high, giving it a 1 pt. border. 2. Position the rectangle in the center of the page. Place the contents of your mouse pad within this rectangle.

Design Strategies

1. Using the Internet,

view samples of

mouse pads for ideas

when creating your

own.

2. Simple is best;

don’t overcrowd your

design by packing in

lots of text and

pictures.

3. If a funny message

is chosen, it must be

classroom

appropriate and

approved by your

teacher.

4. Choose fonts that

effectively match the

essence of your

design.

5. Carefully read

through all parts

included in this

activity.

Activity Overview

In this activity, you will create and design a standard-size rectangular mouse

pad.

MS Publisher Project 16 “The Birthday Briefing” Newsletter

Instructions


2. Save the file as BIRTHDAYNEWS.


4. Before beginning this project, research information about the day

you were born.

5. Include the following on your birthday briefing newsletter: a. A masthead (nameplate) that includes the title “The Birthday briefing” for

the newsletter, the month, day, and year of your birth, the issue and value

number, and your name. The masthead information should be placed above

the 2” horizontal guide.

b. A minimum of four articles (each article should be given a headline; two of

the articles can be a bulleted list). Some suggested articles:

Your parents announcing your birth

News-making headlines for the year you were born

Celebrities who share your birthday

Super Bowl winners for the year you were born

The Top Ten songs for the year you were born

How many days old you are as of the date of your

newsletter

Who won the Academy Awards the year you were born


look and appearance of your newsletter.




9. Resave the file. Submit to Edmodo. .


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides ORIENTATION: Portrait 1. Position a horizontal guide at 2 inches. The space above this guide will

be reserved tot h the masthead design of your newsletter. 2. Format the page into two columns with a .5 inch gutter space between columns.

Design Strategies

1. Using the

Internet, research

at least four events

that happened on

the day and year

you were born.

2. When creating

the masthead,

experiments with

different designs,

as this is the most

important design

element on the

page.

3. The masthead

should include the

title, issue, volume

number, and

month and year of

publication.

Consider using

bordered lightly

shaded boxes to

highlight important

information.

4. Use no more

than three fonts,

one for the title,

one for the

heading, and one

for the body text.

Activity Overview

“The Birthday Briefing” Newsletter is about you and the year you were born. In

this activity, you will create and design a newsletter completely devoted to you

and the events that happened on the day and year you were born.


School Event Flyer

Instructions


2. Save the file as SCHOOLFLYER.


4. Choose a school event from the school webpage that you will use

for the design of your flyer.

5. Include the following on your flyer: a. A headline that communicates your event

b. The location of the event (place and address) c. The day, date, and time of the event d. The cost of the event (optional) e. An RSVP to the event (optional) f. . Graphic images(s) relating to the event g. Additional relevant information that your readers will need to take action


look and appearance of your flyer.




9. Resave the file. Upload to Edmodo.


# OF PAGES: 1 DIMENSIONS: 11 X 8.5 inches MARGINS: .25 inches on all sides ORIENTATION: Portrait

Design Strategies

1. First, go to the

school webpage to

choose an event to

promote.

2. Use graphic

images that will

complement your

flyer.

3. Use a maximum

of three fonts on

your flyer.

4. Organize the

information in a

manner that makes

sense to the

reader.

5. Carefully read

through all parts

included in this

activity before

starting the

assignment.

Activity Overview

. In this activity, you will create and design a flyer for an event at Rio Rancho

Middle School.

Documents

Computer Concepts Microsoft Office Publisher Packet · PDF fileglyph Total: 10 pts. Submit to ... ( You may use a template.) ... Some past examples of resort themes are: pirate, safari,