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Desktop Publishers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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Core · Task 2816 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.

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Core · Task 2820 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 2815 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

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Core · Task 2817 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.

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Core · Task 2818 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.

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Core · Task 2824 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.

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Core · Task 2823 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 2825 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.

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Core · Task 2829 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Select number of colors and determine color separations.

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Core · Task 2827 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.

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Core · Task 2821 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.

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Core · Task 2822 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Edit graphics and photos, using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.

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Core · Task 2828 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.

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Supplemental · Task 2830 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Transmit, deliver, or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.

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Supplemental · Task 2831 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.

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Supplemental · Task 2819 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film, or diskette.

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Supplemental · Task 2832 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.

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Supplemental · Task 2826 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.

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