DIPLOMA IN DEKTOP PUBLISHING (6 MONTHS)
Diploma in Desktop Publishing (6 Months)
📗 Course Modules
1: Introduction to Desktop Publishing
- History and Evolution of DTP
- Scope and Applications in Industry
- Traditional Printing vs. DTP
- Principles of Layout and Design
2: Typography and Page Layout
- Understanding Fonts and Typefaces
- Kerning, Leading, and Tracking
- Alignment, Hierarchy, and Readability
- Layout Planning: Margins, Columns, Grids
3: Image Editing with Adobe Photoshop
- Image Resolution and Color Modes (RGB, CMYK)
- Photo Retouching and Background Removal
- Working with Layers and Masks
- Filters, Brushes, and Effects
- Saving and Exporting Images for Print
4: Vector Graphics with Adobe Illustrator/CorelDRAW
- Creating Logos, Icons, and Illustrations
- Using Pen Tool and Shapes
- Applying Fills, Strokes, Gradients
- Converting Raster to Vector
- Print-Ready Graphic Preparation
5: Page Layout and Publishing with Adobe InDesign / PageMaker
- Creating Multi-Page Documents
- Master Pages and Templates
- Text Wrapping, Paragraph Styles
- Importing Graphics and Text
- Preparing Files for Printing (Preflight, PDF Export)
6: Print Production & Publishing
- Types of Printing (Offset, Digital, Flex)
- Bleed, Trim Marks, and Color Separations
- Paper Types and Finishing Options
- Finalizing Layouts for Print Shops
- E-Publishing Basics (PDF, eBook formats)
7: Project Work and Portfolio
- Design a Brochure, Business Card, Magazine Layout
- Create Posters, Flyers, and Logos
- Compile a Personal Portfolio (Print + Digital)
- Project Presentation and Review