Desktop Publishers

<ul><li>Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.</li><li>Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.</li><li>Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.</li><li>Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.</li><li>Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.</li><li>View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.</li><li>Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.</li><li>Import text and art elements, such as electronic clip art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.</li><li>Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.</li><li>Select number of colors and determine color separations.</li><li>Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.</li><li>Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.</li><li>Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.</li><li>Edit graphics and photos, using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.</li><li>Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.</li><li>Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.</li><li>Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.</li></ul>