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