Desktop Publishing (DTP)
2-3 months
Overview
This course is designed to teach you professional document design, layout creation, and publishing techniques using industry-standard tools. Over 1-2 months, you will learn how to design brochures, business cards, newsletters, magazines, flyers, and other print or digital materials with a professional touch. The course covers page layout techniques, typography, color theory, image editing, and printing processes, ensuring you develop a strong foundation in visual communication. Whether you're a student, designer, marketer, or business professional, this course will give you the skills to create stunning print and digital media assets. By the end of the course, you'll be proficient in creating high-quality publications for print and online distribution, making you ready for a career in graphic design, marketing, or corporate communications.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Desktop Publishing
- Understanding what is desktop publishing (DTP)
- Importance of DTP in business, marketing, and print media
- Overview of publishing softwares
- Basics of Design & Layout
- Typography: Choosing the right fonts for readability & aesthetics
- Color theory & contrast for professional-looking documents
- Layout principles: Margins, grids, columns, and white space usage
- Working with Images & Graphics
- Image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG, etc.) & their best use cases
- Editing images for print & web using publishing tools
- Vector vs. raster graphics and their role in publishing
- Creating Business & Marketing Materials
- Designing brochures, flyers, business cards, and posters
- Creating newsletters, magazines, and digital reports
- Working with master pages and templates for consistency
- Advanced Page Layout Techniques
- Multi-column layouts and grid-based design
- Using text wrapping, drop caps, and paragraph styles
- Creating interactive digital PDFs with clickable links & buttons
- Preparing Documents for Printing & Digital Publishing
- Understanding CMYK vs. RGB color modes
- Setting up print bleed, margins, and crop marks
- Exporting high-quality PDFs for print, web, or eBook publishing
- Introduction to Interactive & Digital Publishing
- Creating flipbooks and eBooks
- Designing social media graphics & online advertisements
- Exporting designs for web-based publishing platforms
- Real-World Projects & Portfolio Development
- Designing a magazine layout from scratch
- Creating a brand identity package (business card, letterhead, etc.)
- Building a portfolio of professional DTP projects