Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm client design brief
- Details of the client design brief are reviewed and clarified with client or supervisor
- The type of document is determined and production requirements are assessed
- Client copy and images are assembled to conform to the design brief
- Library files are accessed for relevant data to conform to the design brief
- Set up document
- A master page for multiple pages and with multiple columns is set up
- Required text is prepared and formatted and appropriate fonts and size are selected
- Master pages, templates and style sheets, as appropriate, are used consistently to ensure data is the same after exchange or transfer
- Text boxes and columns are correctly linked for text flow and chapter heading hierarchies are selected
- Colour palettes are set up according to the design brief
- Document set up is completed to conform to requirements of the final media and design brief
- Arrange elements on page
- Imported text or data from other applications is correctly formatted and any cross-application formatting issues are resolved
- Elements are created and arranged on page to conform to the design brief
- Graphics and other elements are imported from other applications and correctly formatted and arranged
- Elements are arranged in layers according to the design brief
- Finalise artwork
- Check quality
- Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions and errors are discussed with the client or supervisor
- Overall balance of the layout and correct colour blends and gradients are maintained in the arrangement of the elements
- Completed file is sent to be ripped
- A proof is created and rechecked for errors, omissions and the overall balance of the layout
- Necessary changes are made, reviewed on screen and reproofed as required
- The job is saved according to enterprise procedures
- A digital proof or PDF is created to present to client