What you'll learn
A DTP (Desktop Publishing) computer course teaches how to use software to create and design professional print and digital materials like brochures, magazines, and newsletters. Courses typically cover graphic design fundamentals, page layout, and software like Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and InDesign. Eligibility is often 10th grade or higher, and courses can range from a few days to six months in duration, leading to a certificate or diploma.
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Course Syllabus
Core topics
- Introduction to DTP: The definition, importance, and evolution of desktop publishing.
- Fundamentals of Design and Layout: Principles like line, shape, color, and composition; how to arrange elements on a page.
- Typography: Basic principles of fonts, text formatting, and styles.
- Color Theory: Understanding color models (RGB, CMYK), color harmony, and application.
- Image Editing: Working with raster and vector graphics, basic editing techniques, and image file formats.
- Desktop Publishing Software: Hands-on training with software like Adobe InDesign, CorelDraw, and Photoshop.
- Page Layout and Formatting: Setting up documents, working with master pages, text flow, and layers.
- Working with Text: Importing, formatting, and styling text; creating multi-column layouts.
- Working with Images: Placing, editing, and manipulating images within the layout.
- Printing and Exporting: Preparing documents for print and exporting to various digital formats.
Advanced and related topics
- Advanced Software Features: Using advanced tools for effects, masks, and complex document features.
- Bilingual Publishing: Creating publications in different regional languages.
- Web and Multimedia: Introduction to web page design and multimedia elements.
- Project Planning: Learning to manage a DTP project from start to finish.
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