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Graphic Design
Chapter 6: Print design
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • confidently select the right tools and equipment needed for different printing tasks
  • choose and apply the correct printing methods based on your design needs
  • accurately classify paper by type, size, and weight to ensure the best print quality
  • safely and correctly handle and select the chemicals used in printing
  • produce printed designs that match the original artwork with precision

Mastering these skills will help you create professional-quality prints that bring your creative ideas to life in the real world of graphic design.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Design a print-ready business card layout 90mm x 50mm

Computer Science · Level 6
Graphic Design
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Design a print-ready business card layout 90mm wide by 50mm high using vector graphics and appropriate typography.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Computer with Adobe Illustrator installedBusiness card template file (90mm x 50mm)
Keyboard and Mouse
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Computer with Adobe Illustrator installed1 Pc per Candidate
2Keyboard and Mouse1 Set per Candidate
3Business card template file (90mm x 50mm)1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Setup and Software Preparation
Observed computer laboratory rules and safety
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Launched Adobe Illustrator software successfully
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Set up new document with correct page size 90mm x 50mm
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Design Background and Layout
Applied appropriate background color or gradient
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Added vector graphics relevant to the business theme
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Used guides to sub-divide layout ensuring equal spacing
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total8
TASK 3: Typography and Information Placement
Inserted business name and contact details with appropriate fonts
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Applied typographic techniques: kerning, tracking, and alignment
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Used correct font sizes and styles for hierarchy
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total8
TASK 4: Finalizing and Saving
Saved file as 'businesscard.ai' in the correct folder
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Exported print-ready PDF file named 'businesscard.pdf' with correct bleed settings
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Sub-Total2
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Final business card layout matches required dimensions 90mm x 50mm
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Background color and graphics are clear, relevant, and well placed
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Text is legible, correctly aligned, and free of spelling errors
(Award 4 marks or zero)		4
File saved and exported correctly as per instructions
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL34
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Design and prepare a multi-page commercial brochure layout

Computer Science · Level 6
Graphic Design
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Design and prepare a 4-page A4 brochure layout with dimensions 210mm x 297mm per page suitable for commercial printing.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Working computerSample vector graphics folder
Adobe InDesign softwareSample raster images folder
Keyboard and mouse
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Working computer1 Pc per Candidate
2Adobe InDesign software (latest version)1 License per Candidate
3Keyboard and mouse1 Set per Candidate
4Sample vector graphics folder1 Folder per Candidate
5Sample raster images folder1 Folder per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Software setup and page preparation
Observed computer laboratory rules
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Launched Adobe InDesign software successfully
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Set up document with correct page size A4 (210mm x 297mm), 4 pages
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Background and layout design
Created background elements using gradients or solid colors as per client theme
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Applied column guides and margins to subdivide pages evenly
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Maintained consistent spacing and hierarchical placement of design elements
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total7
TASK 3: Graphics and images integration
Inserted vector graphics appropriately from provided folder
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Inserted raster images appropriately and sized them proportionally
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Blended vector and raster graphics seamlessly within the layout
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total6
TASK 4: Typography application
Applied appropriate font styles consistent with client branding
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Used typographic techniques including tracking and kerning correctly
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Aligned text blocks properly and maintained legibility
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Ensured correct grammar and spelling in all text content
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total8
TASK 5: Final file saving and printing
Saved the file as 'brochurelayout' in PDF format
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Printed the brochure layout on A4 paper correctly
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Sub-Total2
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Brochure layout has correct page size (210mm x 297mm) and 4 pages
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Background elements consistent with client theme and gradient application
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Graphics and images are well integrated, properly sized and positioned
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Typography is consistent, legible with correct tracking, kerning and alignment
(Award 4 marks or zero)		4
Final file saved and printed correctly with no errors
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL42
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Prepare a Single-Page Flyer Design for Print DistributionPractical 5
🔒Design a professional A4 letterhead template for printPractical 6
🔒Design a Print-Ready Product Packaging Label 120mm x 80mmPractical 7
🔒Design a multi-column newsletter layout suitable for print distributionPractical 8
🔒Design and produce an A4 calendar print layoutPractical 9
🔒Design a Print Advertisement Layout for a Promotional CampaignPractical 10
Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • confidently select the right tools and equipment needed for different printing tasks
  • choose and apply the correct printing methods based on your design needs
  • accurately classify paper by type, size, and weight to ensure the best print quality
  • safely and correctly handle and select the chemicals used in printing
  • produce printed designs that match the original artwork with precision

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

So, are you there yet?

You're competent when you can confidently do 50% or more of what this chapter promised.

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