CERTIFICATE IN DEKTOP PUBLISHING (3 MONTHS)

CERTIFICATE IN DEKTOP PUBLISHING (3 MONTHS)

Certificate in Desktop Publishing (DTP) – (3 Months)

 1: Introduction to Desktop Publishing

  • What is DTP?
  • History and Evolution
  • Differences between Print and Digital Publishing
  • Understanding Design Layouts and Formats

 2: Typography and Layout Basics

  • Fonts and Typefaces
  • Paragraph Alignment, Spacing, and Readability
  • Using Grids and Margins
  • Document Planning: Page Size, Bleeds, and Resolution

 3: Image Editing with Adobe Photoshop (or GIMP)

  • Image Cropping and Resizing
  • Background Removal and Color Correction
  • Working with Layers and Filters
  • Saving for Web and Print (JPEG, PNG, PDF)

 4: Designing with CorelDRAW / Adobe Illustrator

  • Vector Design Basics
  • Creating Logos, Icons, and Posters
  • Using Shapes, Fills, and Text Tools
  • Exporting Print-Ready Designs

 5: Page Layout with Adobe PageMaker / InDesign / Scribus

  • Creating Multi-page Documents (Brochures, Newsletters)
  • Importing Text and Images
  • Text Wrapping and Column Layouts
  • Exporting to PDF for Print

 6: Mini Project & Practical Work

  • Create a Business Card or Flyer
  • Design a One-Page Brochure
  • Combine Tools for a Final Project (Layout + Image + Text)
  • Portfolio Compilation

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