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Adobe InDesign

INDESIGN TRAINING COURSE SYNOPSIS

World Class documents begin with world class people using world class software. InDesign produces the best designed publications for print, PDF distribution and now EPUB and tablets. Learn to use InDesign to create marketing materials that transform your organisation’s communications. Learn to create proposals that sizzle, catalogues that sell, and top notch magazines, newsletters and documents of all sorts. In this course, you will learn type controls, graphic file management, layers, document setup and more as you become a capable and effective InDesign literate professional.Bringing samples of desired or previous work is helpful but not required.

PREREQUISITES FOR THIS TRAINING COURSE

Basic keyboard, mouse skills and computer navigation is required for all classes. (Windows or Macintosh)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS INDESIGN TRAINING COURSE

The InDesign work area Setting up your document Rulers and coordinates The control palette Properties of boxes & frames Basic shape operations Creating custom guides Vector based tools Creative transforming Basic text formatting Using colour, colour flow Orienting objects in space Controlling display qualityOutlining text for effects

ASSIGNMENTSBasic layout and CompositionType formatting

PROJECTMagazine Spread

Raster based effects Sequenced copy formatting Stepping objects & Links Managing swatches Clipping paths & wraps Compound pathfinders Automated page management Style sheet applications Library, replace text, spell check Layers, linking, tabs, dropper forms Creating formatted tables Books & selections Controlling output effectively

Working with Pagination

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Adobe Illustrator

ILLUSTRATOR TRAINING COURSE SYNOPSIS

Adobe® Illustrator® software allows you to Design Logos, Corporate Identities, Posters, Leaflets and packaging material amongst others. Unlock your creative potential and learn to create engaging visual elements and layouts that Wow!, with the most powerful tool for vector design in the graphic arts industry.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR THIS TRAINING COURSE


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS TRAINING COURSE

Customising Illustrator preferencesWorkspaces & keyboard shortcutsWorking with pagesSelection & isolation techniquesObject and path behaviourStrokes and fills for shapesWorking with gradients in IllustratorTiling and patternsUsing smart guidesControlling dimensions & co-ordinatesPaintingApplying transparencyRaster photo linksCombining Illustrator & PhotoshopWorking with layersCreating clipping masksTransforming objectsPower transformations

ASSIGNMENTSPower TransformsVector Drawing

PROJECTSBusiness Identity Development

Applying appearance attributesMultiple attributesGraphic styles & effectsWorking with type & type effectsAscii (pre-typed) textCreating type masksBlending shapes and coloursModifying blendsWorking with symbolsSwatches & Live ColourCreating airbrush effectsPreparing artwork for InDesignTracing & live paintingCreating a 3D objectTexture mapping a 3D objectPrepress preparation & flattening artworkPDF creation



Adobe Photoshop

PHOTOSHOP TRAINING COURSE SYNOPSIS

Adobe® Photoshop® is a foundational tool for almost every creative

well. This class is a fun way to learn about powerful layers, photo retouching, image editing, masking and more. If you want to create great images, this is the place to start!




File management using Adobe BridgeIntroduction to pixel based editingProperties and behaviours of selectionsColour and contrast based selectionsPhotoshop's GPU based featuresBlending imagesCorrecting perspectiveCustomising the Photoshop workspaceFocal and tonal based editingModes and compositingIntroduction to picture modesLayer compositing, stacking and blending

Working with the Photoshop canvas settingUsing the clone tool to retouch imperfectionsCreating and sampling colour in Photoshop

ASSIGNMENTS

Selections & LayersBlending LayersLayer Masks

PROJECT

Advertising Campaign Creation

Working with BrushesFree painting techniquesPrinciples of masking

Retouching, repair and restorationPortrait repair techniquesRetouching in 3D PerspectiveVector based pathsAnalysing colour in photographsAdjusting colour and toneFile formatsUnderstanding resolution and qualityPrint preparationSaving your documentPhotoshop links

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REPRO & PRINT THEORY TRAINING COURSE SYNOPSIS

Everything you need to take the printing bull by the horns- without getting gored by prepress problems. The repro course will teach designers and DTP operators about the intimate preparation processes that need to be considered in order to get a job printed properly. Save time and money while optimizing quality through conscious repro awareness. New trends in print design workflows are also discussed to give learners confidence in an ever changing print environment.




Guidelines for originationResolution basics Colour modelsSpot colours Film separations & gradientsManaging file formats Ripping raster filesTrapping & overprinting Ripping vectors Handling fontsPrinter & reader spreadsBleedingPrepress managementCompressionThe HFSs & back-upJob cards & tickets Origination scanningManaging illustrationsElectronic document creationsDocument review cycleOriginating for digital pressesManaging a colour workflow

Repro & Theory

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Adobe Acrobat Pro

ADOBE ACROBAT TRAINING COURSE SYNOPSIS

Learn to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to deliver high-impact communications that combine audio, video, interactive media, and a wide variety of file types into an engaging, professional PDF. Create and distribute fillable PDF forms using Acrobat.com. Use passwords to control access to your documents, and use permissions to restrict printing, copying, or editing of PDF files.




The InterfaceCreating PDFs Editing PDF ContentEnhancing PDFs BookmarksAdding Rich Media LinksCombining and Rearranging Extracting and Converting Creating and Working with PortfoliosCreating and distributing forms Working with Comments Managing PDF ReviewsJavaScript and AcrobatPreflighting and Print ProductionScanning and Optical Character Recognition Protecting and Securing PDFsAdobe Reader and Acrobat.comAcrobat Forms



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Design Principles

DESIGN PRINCIPLES TRAINING COURSE SYNOPSIS

Okay, so you know how to use Adobe programs, but how do you make your designs look professional? Learn to create sophisticated designs from idea to process to execution.




The 4 basic Design PrinciplesProximity, Alignment, Repetition, ContrastBasic layout exerciseUsing ColourColour relationshipsShading and TintingTips & Tricks for designing: Business cards, letterhead & envelopes, Type relationshipsType categoriesType contrastsUsing ClipartWorking with photographsDesign ChallengesCreating Visual ImpactLogo designDesign Processes



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